Grounds Supervisor - Grand Teton National Park - Free Housing Provided

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it's your first time seeing the mountains, or you already call them home, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

Join the Grand Teton Lodge Company for a season, or stay for a career at one/many of our 40+ resorts. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free access to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, Employee housing, free activities, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development program, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.​

Do you enjoy working outdoors? Do you love working with your hands? Are you interested in working and living in Grand Teton National Park? Are you looking for an Experience of a Lifetime? If you answered, “Yes” to these questions, this position is great for you!

The Grounds Supervisor is is responsible for overseeing the care and maintenance of all grounds and outside appurtenances. This position supervises the activities of the grounds crew, this incudes: mowing, brush removal, cutting fire wood and helping to landscape or maintain existing grounds. You will use a combination of power and hand tools or equipment. Areas include Jackson Lake Lodge, Colter Bay Village, Jenny Lake Lodge and Gros Ventre.  

Job Specifications:

• Outlet: Jackson Lake Lodge
• • To learn more about our locations – visit Teton Employee - Our Properties
• Wage: $22.00 / hour
• Skill level: Entry

Job responsibilities:

• Organize and plan grounds maintenance and construction projects on a daily, weekly and monthly schedule.
• Supervision of seasonal grounds crew, including scheduling and monitoring of work.
• Functional areas of responsibility include mowing, trimming, edging, raking, and irrigation of cultivated areas on a daily basis; Trash removal & recycling, including microtrash patrols; Washing and pressure-washing of public areas as directed; Maintenance and care of landscape features such as planters, barrier logs, fences, railings, trash and recycle containers, benches, smoking receptacles, etc; Sweeping of paths and roadways.
• Construction area and storm clean-up; Removal of dead, fallen, and hazardous trees.
• Planting of flower beds and pots. Planting of shrubs and trees, as well as subsequent care and fertilizing.
• Weed and pest control activities and documentation per regulations.
• Firewood distribution to all properties.
• Repairs and maintains sprinkler systems to ensure proper operation and maximize water efficiency
• Other duties as assigned

The “must haves” for this position include:

• Must have a valid US driver’s license/ Successful completion of MVR
• Must be able to organize and supervise a crew of 8-10 employees
• Capable of handling moderately strenuous activity
• Must have some knowledge of landscaping & horticulture

We prefer that you additionally have the following skills/experience, but it is not required:

• Small engine repair
• Weed & pest control certifications
• Chain saw operation experience

What’s In It For You?

• FREE Housing (including linens and all utilities) or Full Hook-Up RV Sites
• FREE National Park Pass to Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park
• FREE Participation in guest activities: Horseback rides, kayak and boat rentals, lake cruises & scenic raft tours, 200 miles of hiking trails and THE greatest perk ever – living in one of the most picturesque National Parks!
• FREE WiFi
• $98/weekOR FREE Meal Plan (this depending on hourly or salaried position) Meal Plan covers 3 meals/day in the employee cafeteria
• Recreation Program and complimentary use of Rec Halls and Employee Gym at JLL (w/ Climbing Wall)

Before you apply, visit http://www.TetonEmployee.com for detailed information about housing and other information you will find helpful.

This is a summer position. Our season typically runs from May through early October. Candidates must be available to work until the end of the season.

 We are committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability through zero waste, energy and water conservation, green dining and retail, volunteerism, and education. Grand Teton Lodge Company offers an amazing place to live and work, as well as staff housing. www.vailresortscareers.com 

The expected pay range is $22.00. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  499172
Reference Date: 11/29/2023 
Job Code Function: Grounds Maintenance