Overview
Groundskeeper/Season Jobs in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, USA at Kampgrounds Of America, Inc.
Position: GROUNDSKEEPER (2025 Season)
KOA, INC. DEI STATEMENT
At KOA, we believe the outdoors is fun and for everyone. We are committed to having adiverse, equitable andinclusiveenvironment where all are treated with dignity andrespect. We strive to:
intentionally create asense of communityand belonging for our guests, employees and franchise partners
continually educate ourselves and advance our understanding about DEI
sustain a culture that promotesdiversityof thought and experiences
ensure everyone has the ability to experience the outdoors and that our facilities are accessible to all
drive change in our company and industry through action and implementation
ABOUT KAMPGROUNDS OF AMERICA, INC.
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) is the world’s largest network of privately owned campgrounds and the leader in outdoor hospitality. KOA has 500+ locations across the United States and Canada including a mix of franchised and company-owned parks. Founded in 1962, the mission of KOA is “connecting people to the outdoors and each other,” and those who represent the brand share the values of being family-oriented, passionate,entrepreneurial,customer-focusedandinnovative.
REPORTS TO
Groundskeeper Lead, Property Engineer, Assistant General Manager, or General Manager
POSITION SUMMARY
The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining a visually appealing and functional outdoor space for campground guests to enjoy. Their job is to perform a variety of tasks like mowing grass, raking leaves, pruning trees and shrubs, trash pickup and removal, watering plants, removing weeds, cleaning benches and other structures, and applying pest control methods to plant life. Proper maintenance of the lawn and maintenance equipment is essential.
They will commonly work with a team to pull weeds, deadhead flowers, and perform more labor-intensive tasks like painting buildings and equipment, repairing fountains, chopping tree branches, and moving debris in a wheelbarrow. A Groundskeeper is someone who has a passion for working outside, regardless of the weather. They have a detailed understanding of which plants work best for their climate and plant flowers and other greenery in accordance with the seasons.
They will need to haul heavy bags of soil or fertilizer and operate lawnmowers, leaf blowers and chain saws, in a safe and efficient manner.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
Daily lawncare to include; mowing, weeding, raking, trimming, watering, and seeding of lawns and shrubbery.
Follow all safety guidelines for the operation of equipment and chemicals.
Operating and maintaining garden and landscaping equipment, trucks, golf carts, and power tools.
Operating and maintaining hand tools, such as loppers, saws, and shovels efficiently.
Utilizing insecticides, fertilizers, and chemical sprays to treat diseases.
Keeping grounds free from trash, litter, and debris, and emptying trash receptacles.
Conducting irrigation audits and performing basic irrigation repairs.
Removing snow by using a shovel or snow blower.
Changes light bulbs, paints walls, woodwork, furniture, and equipment.
Makes minor carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs.
Approach all encounters with guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous, andservice-orientedmanner.
Prioritize tasks based upon importance and urgency with conscious planning and thoughtful decision making.
Maintain property by following thequality assurancemanual.
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Title: Groundskeeper/Season
Company: Kampgrounds Of America, Inc.
Location: Shepherdsville, Kentucky, USA
Category: Maintenance/Cleaning, Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
