Campground Groundskeeper

Our Company

The Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation (TRMF) is a premier tourism operation and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. TRMF welcomes hundreds of thousands of guests each year through a diverse lineup of entertainment, historical, and educational attractions. We are committed to connecting people to Medora through positive, life-changing experiences.

Summary/Objective

The Campground Groundskeeper maintains the Medora campground grounds, facilities, and outdoor guest areas. The position performs landscaping, cleaning, basic maintenance, and seasonal work using hand tools, power equipment, and approved vehicles.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Mow lawns; trim weeds, trees, hedges, and shrubs; rake leaves; and remove litter and debris from assigned areas.
• Prepare soil; plant and maintain flowers, shrubs, and trees; and deliver and spread topsoil or straw over newly seeded grass.
• Empty trash and recycling containers and keep sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, and campground office areas clean and presentable.
• Clean bathhouses, dog-waste stations, firepits, and grills according to established schedules and standards.
• Operate hand tools, power equipment, and approved vehicles, including shovels, rakes, saws, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, clippers, and tractors.
• Perform routine equipment care and report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
• Apply fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and insecticides only as directed and in accordance with required safety procedures.
• Complete minor campground repairs and maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs, addressing small leaks, cutting and splitting firewood, and maintaining rock gardens, retaining walls, decks, and playground equipment.
• Assist with seasonal campground operations and other related duties assigned by the Grounds Manager.
• Participate in workplace safety meetings and follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Provide guests with courteous, accurate information about TRMF events and services and maintain positive working relationships consistent with TRMF values.

Supervisory Responsibilities - None

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to safely operate landscaping equipment and use hand tools required for assigned work.
• Knowledge of basic landscaping and grounds-maintenance practices.
• Ability to follow instructions, prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and complete assignments with attention to detail.
• Good verbal communication and customer-service skills.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous grounds, landscaping, or maintenance experience preferred; on-the-job training is available.
• Knowledge of horticulture preferred but not required.
• Fluency in English required; bilingual ability is a plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot routine issues and identify practical solutions.

Work Environment

This position works primarily outdoors and routinely uses landscaping and maintenance equipment. Work may involve heat, humidity, freezing temperatures, sharp objects, heavy machinery, grease, oil, mud, fumes, gases, odors, dust, and approved chemicals. Appropriate safety procedures and protective equipment must be used.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of the position. The employee must be able to:

• Stand, walk, balance, bend, stretch, push, pull, crouch, kneel, climb ladders, and reach with hands and arms for prolonged periods.
• Safely operate hand tools and power equipment.
• Routinely lift and carry up to 25 pounds, frequently lift up to 75 pounds, and frequently carry up to 50 pounds.
• Work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Use close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision and adjust focus to assess work quality and workplace safety.

AAP/EEO Statement

It is the policy of TRMF to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, TRMF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Our Location

• TRMF is located in Medora, North Dakota, in the heart of the Badlands and near the entrance to Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
• Located near the North Dakota and Montana border along Interstate 94, Medora offers convenient access to 110 square miles of rugged natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and regional attractions. Employees have opportunities to experience the surrounding Badlands through activities such as stargazing, biking along the Maah Daah Hey Trail, and exploring the Medora area.
• The Life Skills Center serves as TRMF’s central hub of operations and provides a state-of-the-art campus designed to support employee work, learning, wellness, and community. The facility includes a dining room, fitness center, and designated spaces for music, studying, learning, prayer, reflection, and social connection.