Grounds Technician

Mohonk Mountain House

. Perform grounds maintenance including mowing, trimming, edging, path maintenance, weeding, raking, pest control, facility maintenance, landscaping, watering, pruning, firewood production, and snow/ice removal .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeNew Paltz • New York • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $0 - $18 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grounds maintenance, including landscaping, pest control, and equipment operation. Proficient in physical labor and safety compliance while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and professionalism.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Grounds MaintenanceLandscaping ExperienceEquipment OperationValid Driver's LicensePhysical Endurance

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Hard Skills

MowingTrimmingEdgingWeedingPest ControlLandscapingPruningSnow/Ice RemovalPlant CultivationTool Maintenance

Soft Skills

Professional InteractionCalm Emergency ResponseCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

MowersTractorsChainsawsSnowplowsEdgersPole SawsSnow BlowersAerators

Industry Keywords

GroundskeepingLandscape MaintenanceSafety CompliancePhysical LaborEnvironmental Awareness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform grounds maintenance including mowing, trimming, edging, path maintenance, weeding, raking, pest control, facility maintenance, landscaping, watering, pruning, firewood production, and snow/ice removal
Operate vehicles and powered equipment including mowers, tractors, bucket loaders, snowplows, chainsaws, trimmers, edgers, pole saws, snow blowers, and aerators
Cultivate, plant, transplant, seed, water, stake, prune, dead-head, weed, rake, edge, mulch, harvest, and maintain landscapes, trees, groundcovers, shrubs, pathways, and flower beds
Haul garden debris, clear brush, and remove litter
Use hand tools and garden equipment to prepare and maintain landscaping
Maintain and repair tools, equipment, buildings, greenhouses, fences, and benches
Inspect and address plant diseases, pests, and wildlife damage
Maintain assigned landscape areas, equipment, inventories, vehicles, and storage areas
Assist the Grounds Foreman with lawn and landscape projects
Analyze and recommend grounds methods, equipment, and plantings
Collaborate with garden, grounds, greenhouse, flower shop, and other department staff
Perform weekly utility cart and biweekly vehicle maintenance checks
Follow safety rules, policies, dress and grooming standards, and protective-equipment requirements
Interact professionally with guests, visitors, and employees
Respond calmly and effectively in emergencies and develop action plans to address problems
Inspect work for cleanliness and conformance to standards
Operate vehicles safely under Mohonk Mountain House traffic rules
Learn and demonstrate Mohonk Mountain House service steps and historical information

Requirements

What you’ll need

Valid Driver’s License and at least 21 years of age, or 20 years of age with at least two years of licensed driving experience
Previous landscaping experience preferred
Speak, read and write the English language
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds from ground level to 36 inches with/without assistance
Ability to lift 30 pounds from ground level to overhead and carry up to 75 feet
Ability to walk up to 7 miles per day
Ability to maneuver carts or dollies with loads up to 200 pounds
Ability to work outdoors in rain, heat, wind, weather extremes, pollen, and insects
Ability to work a flexible schedule including days/nights, weekdays/weekends, holidays, and peak business periods
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment
Ability to perform physical activities including bending, kneeling, stooping, twisting, climbing, and standing for up to 5 hours at a time
Ability to see close, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjust focus