Grounds Maintenance

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

This position supports the daily upkeep, safety, and appearance of Hilltop Ski Area’s grounds, facilities, and parking areas. The role is hands‑on, physically demanding, and essential to ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for guests and staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Grounds & Facility Maintenance

• Perform mowing, landscaping, and general grounds upkeep.
• Assist with keeping outdoor areas free of debris as part of routine grounds maintenance.
• Apply ice melt and assist with snow removal around walkways and lodge areas.
• Support basic carpentry and facility repair projects.
• Complete preventative maintenance tasks as directed.
• Keep facilities, vehicles, and equipment clean, organized, and in safe operating condition.
• Perform manual labor including lifting, loading, unloading, and moving materials.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as directed by leadership.

Parking Operations

• Direct guests and employees to park safely, uniformly, and efficiently.
• Maintain clear access for emergency vehicles.
• Keep parking lots clean and free of trash and debris.
• Monitor for unsafe conditions and report hazards promptly.

Equipment Use & Safety

• Operate small equipment (skid steer, excavator, plow truck).
• Use all equipment, tools, and materials properly and safely.
• Inspect tools and equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Follow all safety procedures and report concerns immediately.

Guest Service & Communication

• Provide friendly, patient, and helpful assistance to guests.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers via radio.
• Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and respect toward guests and staff.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Able to work up to 40 hours per week including holidays, weekends, and evenings, as necessary.
• Any combination of education and experience that can demonstrate the knowledge and ability to perform the work.
• Previous experience operating small equipment; skid steer, excavator, plow truck preferred.
• Willingness and ability to perform manual work following verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to lift heavy objects while raking, shoveling, and lifting large metal objects.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Effective communication skills and good judgment skills in dealing with guests.
• Ability to react quickly under pressure.
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time in all weather conditions.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to lift, push, pull, or carry objects, use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue and to effectively jump, sprint, or throw an object. Excellent stamina is required. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold and humidity, and exposure to snow/ice.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.