Resort Grounds and Landscape Specialist

SUMMARYThis role is a hands-on, high impact position in outdoor operations and environmental stewardship, focused on maintaining and enhancing the beauty and aesthetics of Tamarack Resort. You’ll play a key part in creating welcoming, well- kept outdoor spaces,maintaining everything from landscaping and grounds acre to seasonal operations like event setup and winter safety. The work is dynamic and varied- combining technical skills, teamwork, and problem solving while operating professional grade equipment and maintaining essential systems. This position offers a chance to work independently and part of a team, develop practical skills, and stay active in a fast-paced outdoor environment. It’s ideal for someone who takes pride in visible results and enjoys contributing to a space that people rely on and appreciate every day.  EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCEWorking at Tamarack is an incredibly rewarding and magical experience. Not only will you be working in a beautiful mountain environment, but you will also receive amazing employee perks like a season pass for you and your family, resort discounts, free childcare and more!Tamarack Resort offers a comprehensive benefits package including free childcare, season passes, employee housing in our brand-new housing units, resort discounts, 401k, health, dental, vision, life insurance, and more! We are passionate about guest service and delivering memorable experiences to all who enjoy Tamarack.Mountains, meadows and lakes are for everyone, and our resort community is no different. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in hiring, training, and career advancement. We celebrate and respect our diverse team members and guests ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Landscaping & MaintenanceMow, trim and prune trees and shrubs, weed beds, and edge lawns and native grass areas.Plant seasonal flowers and other yearly vegetation to maintain resort aesthetics Identify and treat weeds, pests, and fungi using approved fertilizers or herbicides.Facilities & Guest AreasPerform daily "building checks" to ensure outdoor furniture and signage are clean and functional.Rake leaves, clear plant debris, and remove trash from all common areas.Maintain and repair irrigation systems to ensure proper water coverage.Equipment OperationSafely operate power equipment, including riding and push mowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers, and utility vehicles.Perform basic preventative maintenance on tools and equipment to ensure they are 100% operational.Seasonal SpecificsSummer: Assist with event setup/breakdownWinter: Perform snow removal from walkways and assist with de-icing and sanding. QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Experience: Previous experience in landscaping, farming, or grounds maintenance is preferred but not required; Tamarack is willing to train motivated candidates.Education: High school diploma or equivalent.License: Must possess a valid Driver's License with a clean driving record. Physical Requirements:Ability to lift and move up to 50–60 pounds regularly.Stamina to walk several miles a day and stand for long periods.Comfort working in all weather conditions (heat, rain, snow, and cold).Core Skills: Strong attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Requires possession of valid Driver License with a driving record meeting the minimum standards required by the resort insurance carrier. Must have own reliable mode of transportation.   PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.   WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions