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Groundskeeper I

This position is critical to the ministry of Sky Ranch and contributes directly to our mission of leading youth and families to know and follow Christ. The Grounds Keeper I supports the Grounds Manager in overseeing the physical care, maintenance, and appearance of the camp property. This position helps exceed guest expectations of the overall maintenance, cleanliness, ambiance, and beauty of the campsite.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with preventative maintenance and upkeep of all grounds areas of camp, maintaining a clean, desirable, healthy and safe landscape.
Maintain grounds and upkeep the overall look and feel of the property. This includes, but is not limited to building fences, mowing, planting, fertilizing, cleaning, trimming, weeding and cutting.
Assist maintenance and fleet with general facilities needs.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain compliance with Sky Ranch’s employee policies and procedures.
Maintain compliance with all state and federal laws and regulatory requirements.
Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION
High school diploma preferred.


EXPERIENCE
Zero to two years’ experience in grounds or lawncare.

KNOWLEDGE
Working knowledge of tools, methods, operations, and materials used in grounds maintenance.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Good interpersonal skills that consistently demonstrate professionalism in the workplace.
Ability to work with team members in a manner that builds mutual trust, respect, accountability, and cooperation.
Ability to exercise basic critical thinking skills and take appropriate level of initiative.
Ability to maintain equipment and vehicles, record information, and to follow a preventative maintenance program.
Ability to understand basic English. Professional and accurate communication with others.
Ability to communicate the mission and vision of Sky Ranch to both internal and external customers.

IMPACT ON EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY
Lawn equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Works outdoors majority of the time, exposed to the seasonal weather elements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical effort required on a routine basis; ability to use up to 50 pounds of force frequently.
Ability to grasp, push, pull, carry, or otherwise manipulate objects; ability to perform tasks requiring action of muscles or groups of muscles and foot and/or hand-eye coordination, including lifting and pulling and managing heavy equipment and objects.
Requires a lot of physical agility for doing majority of assigned work, including but not limited to bending for items below or reaching for items above the individual; crawling under items and in tight spaces or on the ground; stooping, and climbing step stools or ladder. Must be able to access all parts of buildings from roofs, attics, crawlspaces, etc.


OTHER
Commitment to Christian principles and teachings both professionally and personally. Must be able to fully support Sky Ranch’s Doctrinal Statement.

An active membership in a church whose spiritual beliefs are aligned with Sky Ranch’s Doctrinal Statement.

Commitment to Sky Ranch’s Vision, Mission, Values (Who We A.R.E.) and Principles (WOW, Stewardship, and Excellence) demonstrated in daily behavior.

Must demonstrate annually a clear background check and review of child safety practices as required for camp accreditation by the American Camping Association.



Sky Ranch is a year-round recreational camp ministry, with locations in Texas, Colorado, and Oklahoma. Our mission is to lead youth and families to know and follow Christ. For over 65 years, we’ve created experiences in engaging camp environments, helping parents and leaders inspire, challenge, and encourage. Come join us!

Time:  Part-Time Year Round
Salary:  Paid
Category:  Facilities/Maintenance

Updated: 1/20/2025 2:37:33 PM