Groundskeeper, Sr. jobs in La Crosse, WI

ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION: Our mission is to bring out the limitless potential in young leaders through extraordinary experiences and nurturing relationships.

POSITION SUMMARY: To support the maintenance of Lake Valley Camp to ensure a positive experience for the entire camp community.

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY

• You will likely spend a large portion of your work time mowing, weeding, and trimming the camp property.
• Examples of specific duties you may complete include:
  • Mowing grass, using zero-turn and push mowers
  • Weed trimming throughout camp
  • Gravel road repairs, and raking gravel from grass along camp roads
  • Trimming branches along camp roads
  • Raking/clearing creek debris
  • Replacing wood chips where needed
  • Splitting and stacking firewood
  • Rebuilding firepit rings
• You may also assist the Facilities Assistant in maintenance and camp improvement projects.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• This position is compensated at a rate of $16.25 per hour, pre-tax.
• Our summer seasonal staff are paid on a bi-weekly basis and are classified as exempt, seasonal employees.

• Lunch is provided when you are working during camp sessions, and on-site, shared housing will be provided for staff who live outside the local Boscobel area.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• At PEAK we believe: every living being has inherent value, the community is better when everyone contributes, we can only grow when we are honest about our mistakes, and everyone has the power to change their world.

• You must have experience in grounds care. 
• You must be skilled in utilizing manual tools. You must be skilled or well trained in using various tools and machinery such as weed trimmers, zero-turn and push mowers, tree trimming tools, etc. 
• You demonstrate a strong work ethic; self-motivated and able to take initiative. 

REQUIREMENTS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Previous experience in a related field (custodial, buildings/grounds supervision, handy-work, lawn maintenance) preferred, but not required.
• Must be at least 18 and/or have a high school diploma or GED to apply.

REPORTING AND RELATIONSHIPS

• The Groundskeeper works directly with and reports to the Facilities and Grounds Manager or designee with direction from the Camp Director and Assistant Director of Camp Operations.
• The Groundskeeper may work on projects with and receive guidance from the Facilities Assistant, with direction from the Facilities and Grounds Manager.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS 

• The camp environment is often hot or rainy. You must be able to work outside for sustained periods of time without air conditioning. 
• Position requires standing, stooping, sitting, walking long distances in hilly terrain, and occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds with or without assistance. 
• The Groundskeeper works during daytime hours, Monday through Friday, from May through August at Lake Valley Camp in Boscobel, Wisconsin. Assigned work on weekend days is occasionally required. 
• You will work an average of 20 hours per week and the schedule may include weekends. Hours may be flexible due to weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. 

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: 

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made in appropriate circumstances to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

PEAK Initiative is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.