Groundskeeper, Shenandoah National Park

What We Offer

• Weekly pay
• Free shift meal for local team members, or free daily meals available for team members in employee housing
• Employee discounts - 30% off most items
• Training and development with opportunities for internal mobility and growth, including the chance to work at our other locations nationwide

Benefits Package

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.

What Will You Do?

• Mow lawn using hand, power, or riding mower and edge around walks, flower beds, and walls
• Landscape by planting and watering flowers, grass, shrubs, and bushes
• Sweep walkway of debris and install lawn furniture
• Rake, mulch, and prune the grounds as needed
• Trim shrubs and pull weeds
• Stock firewood to guest rooms
• Auxiliary tasks as needed

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity sufficient to use hand tools and paint
• Ability to use ladders and perform various types of manual labor
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds occasionally
• Exposed to outdoor weather conditions in all seasons

Shift Details

• Days
• Evenings
• Holidays
• M-F
• Weekends

Who We Are

Shenandoah National Park offers over 200,000 acres of protected lands with lots to explore including cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, and quiet wooded hollows. It’s a great place to hike, camp, bike, fish, take photographs or go canoeing. We offer on-site housing and a free meal during every shift.

We offer a great work/life balance, allowing you to spend your time off exploring the over 500 miles of hiking trails. Low-cost, recently updated dormitory housing is available for $100/week, including utilities and wi-fi, and free daily meals are available for individuals who reside 50-plus miles from their worksite. Free rides to Luray are provided for team members living in employee housing. A shared fire pit area is available for use in the dorm area. Meet guests and fellow team members from around the globe. Tons of outdoor activities, including camping, rock climbing, rappelling, cycling, fishing, and horseback riding are available.

This position requires driving a company vehicle on a daily basis.

Empty Trash Bins

This position requires driving a company vehicle on a daily basis.

More About You

• Minimum of 1 year of previous experience in general maintenance or repair for commercial facility required
• No high school diploma or GED required
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity sufficient to use hand tools and paint
• Ability to use ladders and perform various types of manual labor
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds occasionally
• Exposed to outdoor weather conditions in all seasons

Shift Details

• Days
• Evenings
• Holidays
• M-F
• Weekends