Resort Grounds Specialist

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Alpen Bluffs Outdoor Resort

Resort Grounds Specialist

Gaylord, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    RESORT GROUNDS SPECIALIST DESCRIPTION

    Reports to: General Manager | FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time or Part-Time

    POSITION OVERVIEW

    The Resort Grounds Ranger is a hands-on team member to help keep the resort safe, beautiful, and guest-ready year-round. This is a year-round outdoor role with varying seasonal responsibilities. In the winter, this role focuses on snow removal and ice management. Snow shifts may include overnight or early morning hours during storms with light maintenance responsibilities while not performing snow removal duties. In warmer months, hours are more consistent with daytime grounds and maintenance work. In the warmer months, responsibilities shift to lawn care, landscaping, and light maintenance. This position plays a key role in creating a positive guest experience by maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across the resort.

    ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Winter Season

    • Operate snow plow trucks, skid steers, and snow blowers to clear roads, lots, and walkways.
    • Shovel and de-ice entrances, stairs, and other high-traffic areas.
    • Apply salt, sand, and other materials to reduce ice hazards.
    • Perform routine equipment checks and light repairs.
    • Respond promptly to snow and ice events, often during early mornings, nights, or weekends.

    Spring–Fall Season

    • Mow lawns, trim edges, and maintain landscaped areas.
    • Plant, water, weed, mulch, and care for flowers, shrubs, and trees.
    • Maintain walking paths, outdoor seating areas, and recreational spaces.
    • Operate small equipment such as mowers, trimmers, and blowers.
    • Maintain, clean and store rental inventory including golf carts, bikes and pedal karts.

    Light Maintenance (Year-Round)

    • Perform basic repairs such as fixing signs, painting, or replacing light bulbs.

    • Assist with upkeep of outdoor furniture, fencing, and amenities.

    • Report larger maintenance needs to the appropriate team or supervisor.

    • Support special projects, seasonal setups, and general resort upkeep.

    • Administer propane fills for motorhomes and 20-3-40 lb canisters.

    • Winterization and start up of seasonal features.

    • Use of small to mid-size gas powered equipment

    • Other duties as assigned

    REQUIREMENTS

    • High School Diploma or GED (Required)
    • Experience with snow plowing, lawn care, or light maintenance preferred
    • Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
    • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
    • Reliable, hardworking, and adaptable to seasonal needs.
    • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
    • General knowledge of janitorial work and grounds maintenance
    • Proficient skills in operating various hand tools, power equipment, and commercial machinery
    • Ability to work well independently as well as on a team
    • Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use email and internet
    • Availability to respond to resort needs during non-business hours while on-call

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    • Ability to lift, carry, and move objects up to 50 pounds regularly.
    • Comfortable performing physical tasks such as shoveling, mowing, raking, and pushing/pulling equipment.
    • Able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods.
    • Must work outdoors in all weather conditions — including heat, rain, snow, and cold.
    • Capable of operating equipment safely for extended periods.

    The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continually required to:

    Alpen Bluffs Outdoor Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Alpen Bluffs Outdoor Resort will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

    The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to add to or modify the duties and/or responsibilities at any time.

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