What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper - Seasonal position at Xanterra Travel Collection?
Join our Maintenance team at the Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel!
Job Summary:
The Groundskeeper is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of The Grand Canyon Railway property grounds while maintaining a positive attitude and professional appearance.
The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal, Full-Time
Seasonal End Date: March 1st, 2026
Pay: $17.60 per hour
Why Maintenance?
We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are proud to offer these unique Grand Canyon experiences.
Life at the Grand Canyon Railway:
- No employee housing available
- A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
- Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!
Benefits and Perks:
- Free gym and pool access
- Free train tickets
- Free entry to Bearizona
- Exclusive retail and dining discounts at GCR and other Xanterra properties
- The adventure of a lifetime!
Responsibilities
- Fully understand and support Xanterra’s Mission Statement, Cultural Pillars, Community Commitment and Core Values.Maintain and operate all hand and power tools including lawn mowers, edgers, trimmers etc.
- Maintain and operate automatic sprinkler system in its entirety including determining and executing proper irrigation schedules for lawn and shrub areas.
- Maintain and care for vegetation including disease identification, fertilization, trimming, pruning, transplanting, planting and the like.
- Maintain fire defensive perimeter around assigned buildings.
- If necessary plow sidewalks for snow removal.
- Trim trees, shrubs and other vegetation as required and properly dispose of clippings.
- Perform preventive maintenance on all assigned power tools and mowers.
- Follow all applicable safety, risk management and environmental policies and procedures as related to the Gardener position.
- Wear all personal protective gear as required in performing job.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be mechanically Inclined.
- Must be at least 19 years of age to operate equipment.
- A valid Arizona Driver’s License and be able to comply with the Xanterra/GCR Company Vehicle Policy.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in turf and shrub care or landscape maintenance.
- Knowledge of lawn care equipment including use and maintenance.
- Knowledge of rooms and hotel layout on GCR property, including general knowledge of Xanterra Grand Canyon Railway guest services with the ability to convey information to the guests.
Physical Requirements:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly standing, walking, balancing, climbing, twisting, eye/hand coordination, manual dexterity, handling, wrist motion, bending/ stooping, ascending and descending ladder.
- Trunk Strength-The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without giving our or fatiguing.
- Static Strength-The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects.
- Constant carrying, bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, and pulling items weighing up to 10lbs.
- Frequently carrying, bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, and pulling items weighing up to 25lbs.
- Occasionally carrying, bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, and pulling items weighing up to 100lbs.
- Constantly listening, hearing, seeing, and speaking.
- Will be required to stand and walk for long periods of time on cement floors and to occasionally walk on uneven surfaces.
Xanterra Parks & Resorts® Grand Canyon Railway (GCR) "We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Female/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity."
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