Lead Groundskeeper

Lead Groundskeeper** at a ski resort directs a maintenance team to ensure the exterior grounds are safe, clean, and visually appealing year-round. Responsibilities include supervising seasonal staff, planning landscaping schedules, managing snow and ice removal, and maintaining resort pathways, parking lots, and recreational spaces. Job Summary We are seeking a hardworking and dedicated **Lead Groundskeeper** to oversee the outdoor aesthetics, safety, and general maintenance of our resort. In this role, you will perform hands‑on landscaping and property maintenance while supervising a small crew of groundskeepers. You will be critical in preparing the resort grounds for both the bustling winter ski season and the busy summer/fall recreation months, ensuring a pristine guest experience from arrival to departure. Key Duties & Responsibilities Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and schedule daily tasks for the groundskeeping crew. Grounds Maintenance: Oversee lawn care, weed control, tree pruning, planting, and mulching of resort flower beds and common areas. Winter Operations: Lead snow and ice removal efforts using plows, snowblowers, and hand shovels. Apply sand, salt, and de‑icers to walkways, staircases, and parking lots to prevent slips. Property Upkeep: Ensure parking lots, roadways, guest drop‑off zones, and recreational access points are free of trash, debris, and fallen limbs. Clear and maintain drainage ditches to prevent erosion. Equipment Management: Safely operate and perform routine maintenance on power tools, mowers, tractors, and snow removal equipment. Must have knowledge of power tools (rotary sanders, skill saws, commercial mower, drills, etc.). Safety Compliance: Monitor grounds for safety hazards and promptly address them. Ensure all pesticide and chemical applications comply with local and federal environmental regulations. Facilities: Maintain all buildings (stair wells, bathroom repairs, testing exit lightening, collection of fire extinguishers for testing, fire suppression testing (churn test), etc.). Guest Service: Provide outstanding, polite customer service to guests who may need directions or assistance while navigating the resort. Requirements & Qualifications Experience: 1-2 years of progressive experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or a related field, preferably in a resort or hospitality environment. Leadership: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and direct a team. Physical Stamina: Must be physically fit, able to lift up to 50 lbs, and comfortable standing, bending, and working on uneven terrain for long periods. Extreme Weather Tolerance: Must be able to adapt and work effectively in harsh, unpredictable alpine and winter weather conditions. Licensing: Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record. #J-18808-Ljbffr Berkshire East Mountain Resort