What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper position at Delaware North at Shenandoah National Park?
Compensation: $17.75 - $17.75 / hour
The opportunity
Delaware North Parks and Resorts is hiring a seasonal Groundskeeper to join our team at Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. As a Grounds-keeper, you will be responsible for ensuring the appearance and cleanliness of the grounds adhere to company standards.
If you want a job at the world’s most storied national parks, hotels, or resorts, feed your sense of wonder while creating memorable experiences for our guests; apply now.
Pay
$17.75 – $17.75 / hour
Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer >https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer
.What we offer
- Weekly pay
- Free shift meal for local team members or free daily meals available for team members in employee housing
- Employee discounts – 30% off most items
- Referral bonus – earn $200 for each eligible referral
- Training and development with opportunities for internal mobility and growth including the chance to work at our other locations nationwide
Note: Additional benefits including insurance and vacation are available for eligible year-round positions at other Delaware North properties
Life in Shenandoah National Park
Looking for a new adventure? Be part of a tight-knit team fortunate enough to live and work in the natural wonder of Shenandoah National Park. With a great work/life balance, you can spend your time off exploring the over 500 miles of hiking trails.
- Low-cost, recently updated dormitory housing available for $100/ week including utilities and wi-fi, and free daily meals available
- Free rides to Luray for team members living in employee housing
- Shared fire pit area for use in dorm area
- Meet guests and fellow team members from around the globe
- Tons of outdoor activities including camping, rock climbing, repelling, cycling, fishing, horseback riding
What will you do?
- Mow lawn using hand, power, or riding mower and edge around walks, flower beds, and walls
- Sweep walkway of debris and install lawn furniture
- Rake, mulch, pull weeds and prune the grounds as needed
- Trim tree branches and fallen limbs using chainsaw or pole saw
- Clean leaves from gutter with use of ladder
- Deliver firewood to guest rooms
- Empty trash bins
- Support Maintenance staff as requested
This position requires driving a company vehicle on a daily basis.
More about you
Minimum of 1 year of previous experience in general maintenance or repair for commercial facility required
- No high school diploma or GED required
Possess and maintains a valid driver’s license.
Physical requirements
- Manual dexterity sufficient to use hand tools and paint
- Ability to use ladders and perform various types of manual labor
- Ability to lift up to 70 pounds occasionally
- Exposed to outdoor weather conditions in all seasons
Shift details
Day shift
Evening shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Weekends
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