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Groundskeeper

Sun Communities & Sun Outdoors
Goleta, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/4/2026
Do you enjoy working outdoors in a beautiful wooded environment? Would you like the opportunity to work with your hands helping maintain the integrity of a pristine wilderness landscape? Sun Outdoors Santa Barbara may have the opportunity you have been seeking. We offer a luxury camping experience on 300 acres in a stunning natural environment. As a groundskeeper, you will provide a variety of landscaping and maintenance duties that will help us create the magical surroundings our guests have grown to appreciate.

Job Summary

As a Groundskeeper, you will report to our Groundskeeping Manager. You will work together to…

  • Empty trash, shovel, and perform maintenance or repair duties using saws, blowers, mowers, drills or other hand tools.
  • Ensure lawns are manicured appropriately. Regularly treat weeds for weed control, weed whip, rake leaves, plant flowers/ shrubs, spread mulch/ woodchips / stones, trim shrubs and hedges, cut and remove tree limbs damaged by adverse weather conditions, and perform other lawn care services as necessary.
  • Inspect irrigation system regularly to ensure it is working properly; repair as needed.
  • Pick-up trash and debris from common areas and streets on a daily basis. Empty common area trash containers as needed.
  • Report all resort maintenance issues and concerns identified while performing daily duties to manager.
  • Ensure resort is presentable at all times and adheres to Sun Outdoors Ocean Meza standards.
  • Safely operate vehicles for the purpose of performing job duties.
  • Follow safety procedures while performing duties.
  • Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

  • High School Education.
  • Previous groundskeeping experience in the resort/hospitality industry.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and broad experience in general grounds maintenance techniques.
  • Ability to endure seasonal temperatures as working conditions require constant outdoor work.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Proficient skills in operating various hand tools, power equipment, and commercial machinery.
  • Ability to provide legible written reports.
  • Ability to work well independently as well as on a team.
  • Ability to lift at least 25 pounds.
  • Flexible schedule.

Benefits

  • Paid Family Leave
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Vacation, Sick and Holiday Pay
  • Company Basic Life Insurance
  • Company paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  • Company paid Short Term Disability
  • Company paid long term Disability
  • 401k Retirement Plan

EOE

We are a drug free workplace. Pre-employment background assessment required.

Due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to all applicants. We respectfully request No Phone Calls Please.

Remote: No

Housing Provided: No

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