Grounds and Landscaping Technician

On-site · Glorieta, NM

Full Time · Year-round

Hourly pay plus housing and benefits 

Grounds and Forestry Department

Job Description 

Work as part of a team to fulfill our mission and prevent the grounds of Glorieta from being a distraction to the guests’ experience. This includes working towards creating functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing outdoor landscapes while preserving the natural beauty of the high desert environment. This role will specifically be taking responsibility for caring for the grounds and landscape under the direction from the Forestry and Landscaping Manager. 

Key Responsibilities 

Help maintain the grounds of Glorieta through various methods, including but not limited to:

• Mowing, blowing, weed eating and abatement, applying pesticides, fertilizing, felling trees, pruning, digging, and trenching 
• Perform road repairs, drainage, and irrigation system maintenance and installation
• Trash management, snow clearing, helping with outdoor projects, cutting, hauling, and splitting firewood
• Assist with other departments, when needed, be on-call to help with guest needs, snow plowing, and ensure a positive guest experience
• Learn tasks in tradecrafts such as sodding, landscaping, and irrigation systems 

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate well with team members, staff, and guests 
• A strong desire to learn new things
• A strong sense of self-motivation and work ethic 
• A personal relationship with Christ that permeates all aspects of his/her life 
• Willingness to perform routine tasks regularly and on time, with deadlines weekly and monthly 
• A natural ability or strong desire for organization 
• Willingness to perform tasks alone or in a group as well as lead large groups in projects 
• Minimum 18 years old 
• At least one year of experience on a grounds, landscape, or similar is preferred
• Experience operating heavy machines and equipment preferred (chainsaw, power tools, tractor, skid steer, snow plow) 
• Proven ability to work with your hands to perform maintenance-type duties
• Ability to lift 25lbs, stand for extended periods, walk long distances, and perform other physical tasks

Company Overview

Glorieta Adventure Camps is a Christian outdoor adventure camp located in Northern New Mexico. Our mission is to inspire Christ-like change through outdoor adventure, authentic relationships, and Biblical truth. Our camps are filled with activities and programs that are loaded with fun and tailored to inspire lives towards deeper relationships with Christ. Our staff are passionate about providing an environment that is safe and points guests back to the mission. Working at Glorieta Adventure Camps is an opportunity to be a part of something bigger than yourself and know you are making a difference in people’s lives and communities. We are looking for ministry-minded individuals to join our team and help further our mission. We encourage all applicants to carefully consider our mission statement before applying.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting pay is $15.00/hour. Compensation is hourly with overtime pay.

• On-site housing with utilities and appliances included
• Medical coverage through CHM, employer funded HRA, and pharmacy benefit plan - 100% paid by employer for employee and spouse 
• PTO - base amount of 20 days annually, sick leave, and volunteer time off
•  Retirement - After 1 year of employment, employer contributes 4% NEC and up to 4% matched
• Camp program and retail discounts, including a free session of camp annually, friends and family lodging options, and use of camp facilities for personal gatherings
• On-site meals for employee and family during the summer and special occasions
• This is not a complete list of employee benefits, but a general overview

Application Process

Those interested in employment with Glorieta Adventure Camps can apply on the career page of our website.

Disclaimer: This Job Description is not a complete description of all that is necessary to do your job. Also, all camp employees are expected to do what it takes to work as a team, even with other departments, to serve guests. This is not only an expectation, but a value that we hold to as an organization. We will help each other get the mission done.