Groundskeeper (Year Round)

Groundskeeper 

 

Position Responsibilities - Duties include, but are not limited to: 

 

Winter 

• Set up and assist in efficient parking at Daylodge parking lot 

• Maintain necessary signage to facilitate smooth traffic flow in all areas at Alyeska Resort 

• Do daily inspection of all parking lots, sidewalks, roadways and entry/exits of all buildings for icy conditions 

• Sand by hand or with sand truck as needed  

• Maintain barrels of sand for traction at building entries/exits 

• Shovel/remove ice on walkways around hotel and other buildings 

• Plow parking lots and roadways with truck  

• Operate skid steer loader with snow blower on hotel pathways  

• Clear snow as needed from roofs 

 

Summer 

• Mow and trim all lawns 

• Cut and prune trees as directed 

• Assist in maintenance of gardens 

• Repair potholes on resort roadways and parking lots 

• Maintenance of drainage ditches and runoff zones 

• Set up and tear down tents as needed for events 

 

Miscellaneous  

• Maintain clean workspace 

• Take responsibility for equipment and vehicles you operate 

• Clean up trash around buildings, roadways and parking lots 

• Other tasks as directed 

 

Essential skills and experience:  Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions  

• Ability to operate small equipment and vehicles, including sand and plow trucks 

• Must have valid driver’s license and ability to pass a D.O.T. physical 

• Must be able to lift and move up to 80 lbs. and push/pull up to 150 lbs. 

 

 

 

Why Alyeska?  

Alyeska Resort is a 299 room resort which includes a Nordic Spa and Ski Area, nestled in the mountains of Girdwood, Alaska located 45 minutes south of Anchorage. Alyeska Resort is an incredible place and Girdwood is a friendly, lively town where residents value both outdoor adventure and community spirit. Alyeska Resort offers the type of atmosphere where our employees can work and play hard and are encouraged to share their enthusiasm with guests.  

Offering year-round and seasonal opportunities, working at Alyeska Resort is both rewarding and exhilarating. Alyeska Resort offers many exciting career opportunities, beautiful surroundings and exciting employee benefits including:  

• Vision, Dental, and Medical Insurance for regular full-time employees  

• Paid holiday and paid time off (Vacation and Personal)  

• Free Season Pass for employees and qualified dependents  

• Roth 401(k) and 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan  

• Discounts for rooms at The Hotel Alyeska and affiliate hotels  

• Discounts in Resort restaurants, shops, and Nordic Spa  

Family, Quality, Winning, Industry and Honesty: Our people realize that relationships rooted in trust, honesty, respect, and gratitude are essential to all. We never get a chance to make a second first impression. Success is planning the details. We are focused and committed to doing what we say and accepting feedback as a gift.  

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Physical demands:  Ability to lift up-to 80 pounds, bend, stoop, walk, push or pull heavy equipment and stand for extended periods of time.   

 

• Work Environment:  This role occasionally involves extended hours, nights, and weekends to accommodate peak business periods. This role will work in the outdoors and be required to work in all weather conditions. 

 

Alyeska Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All resort employees must possess current documentation showing they are eligible for employment in the United States. Alyeska Resort accepts applications for currently open positions only and does not accept applications for “general employment.” Preference may be given to local candidates, as relocation may not be available.