What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds and Maintenance Assistant position at Talus Rock Retreat?
Grounds & Maintenance Assistant – Part-Time with Potential for Full-Time!
- Starting Pay: $15-$18/hr DOE
- Wage Reviews: After 100 hours and 500 hours worked
- Hours: 20-30 per week (occasional weekends)
- Work Hours: Scheduled shifts between 8 AM – 6 PM
- Potential for permanent, full-time employment
Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors, keeping landscapes beautiful, and tackling hands-on maintenance tasks? We’re looking for a skilled, reliable Grounds & Maintenance Assistant to join our team!
About the Role:
This position is a great mix of outdoor work and handyman tasks, perfect for someone who enjoys variety in their day. You'll help maintain our property’s appearance while assisting with general repairs as needed.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Yard work – gardening, raking, weed whacking, trash pickup
- Seasonal tasks – winterization, spring clean-up, burning slash
- Basic landscaping & grounds maintenance
- Light to moderate lifting (with some heavier tasks as needed)
- General handyman tasks to assist the Maintenance Supervisor
- Helping with vehicle cleaning & upkeep
- Other hands-on duties as needed
What We’re Looking For:
- Dependable & hardworking – you take pride in your work!
- Good decision-maker – can think on your feet & solve problems
- Physically fit – able to bend, kneel, lift 35 lbs, climb stairs, and do repetitive arm movements
- Valid driver’s license (bonus points if you can drive a manual vehicle & back up a trailer)
- Experience with a chainsaw is a plus!
- Must pass a background check & have excellent references
- Flexible schedule – occasional weekend shifts required
Why Join Us?
- Work outdoors in a beautiful setting
- Flexible hours to fit your schedule
- Opportunity for long-term, full-time employment
- Varied work – no two days are the same!
How to Apply:Email us at (No phone calls, please.) with:
- Position title you’re applying for
- Your resume (including pay history)
- Two character & two work references
- Your FaceTime, Skype, or Messenger contact info for an interview
- Answers to the following questions:
- Are you local, and do you have reliable transportation?
- Do you have any conditions (physical, financial, or otherwise) that could impact your ability to do this job well?
- What makes you the perfect fit for this role?
We’re excited to find the right person to join our team! If you’re ready to work hard and enjoy a hands-on, outdoor job, apply today!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $18