Groundskeeper

Put your green thumb to use at the beautiful Abbey Resort!

posted July 21, 2025

Compensation: $18.00 per hour

JOB SUMMARY: As an Abbey Resort associate, you will have the opportunity to be part of an incredible team at an all service resort situated on the beautiful shores of Geneva Lake. We aim to hire individuals who are ready and committed to exceed the expectation of every guest by genuinely creating lasting memories, maintaining a positive attitude and by providing outstanding service every time. 

BASIC FUNCTION: To perform the manual tasks associated with the maintenance, construction, and improvement of the resort grounds.  This includes the operation of a wide variety of power equipment. 

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING, & WORK EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Two years grounds or landscaping experience preferred.

Ability to work effectively with others.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Operates powered equipment for mowing resort lawn areas.

Waters and fertilizes lawn areas as necessary.

Grades and prepares soil plant beds, lays sod, and plants vegetative material.

Plants and maintains flowers and ornamental plants in plant beds and planters throughout resort.

Performs a variety of labor duties including: String trimming, edging, pruning, raking, shoveling. 

Operates mechanical loaders in moving soil, debris, and other materials.

Responsible for snow and ice removal throughout the resort’s grounds.

Responsible for outdoor trash removal.

Assists with installation of promotional, seasonal and holiday decorations throughout inside and outside of resort.

May assist with minor service repairs to equipment.

Report any and all abnormalities on the resort grounds.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

ENVIRONMENT: Outdoors, varied terrain, varied all four-season weather conditions.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/D/V

The Abbey Resort

Hotel with 334 Rooms

The Friendliest Resort in Lake Geneva is growing our team!

Explore everything a career in hospitality has to offer when you join the team at The Abbey Resort. We aim to hire individuals who are ready and committed to a "Can Do" Attitude by creating memorable experiences in the lives of all we serve.

As part of the Abbey Resort family, you will have the opportunity to join an incredibly talented team with great benefits and opportunities for growth and advancement both in our resort and at our sister properties worldwide.

Benefits 

  • Employee discounts on property and at other First Hospitality properties
  • Guest room discounts for friends and family
  • Free meals with every shift
  • On the job training
  • Welcoming and supportive global network
  • Medical, dental, and life insurance, 401K and more for full-time employees
  • Dental, Vision, and Teladoc benefits for part-time employees 
  • Housing options at our retreat center