Grounds Worker- Horticulture

Position Overview:

Were looking for a dedicated Grounds Worker with a passion for horticulture to help maintain and enhance our beautiful property. This role involves hands-on care of flowers, plants, irrigation systems, and general landscaping to ensure our grounds remain vibrant and well-kept year-round.

About Cote Family Companies:

www.cotefamily.comFor over 100 years, this family-owned company has distinguished itself by providing unique, transformative experiences and exceptional memories. Our resorts provide an array of services including accommodations, golf, spa food & beverage, retail, equestrian and conference/event opportunities. Our camps provide transformational memories that our attendees carry with them forever. The Cote Family has invested in its current ventures and is poised for further growth. COTECaresCoteCares is our Way of Life. We believe in enriching the lives of those within our community and this inspires us to create transformative experiences and exceptional memories.

Career PathingOur associate journey begins and ends with a positive work environment and experience for our team. CoteCares is the namesake for our culture, and our commitment to a culture where all associates feel respected, safe, empowered, appreciated, excited, included and a sense of belonging to something extremely special. Whether it be through community involvement or internally working with each other, CoteCares expresses our world and what we want it to be.

Key Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Perform a variety of horticultural tasks including planting, watering, pruning, deadheading, fertilizing, and weeding to maintain vibrant, healthy landscapesCare for flower beds, planters, ornamental shrubs, and seasonal displays across the propertyMonitor and maintain irrigation systems, reporting or addressing any repair needs to ensure efficient water useComplete assigned horticulture and grounds maintenance tasks in a timely and organized mannerWork collaboratively with the grounds team to support larger landscaping projects and seasonal transitionsCommunicate effectively with supervisors, teammates, and other departments to ensure cohesive grounds careAssist with tracking inventory of horticultural supplies and may participate in ordering as neededSafely operate horticulture and landscaping tools, equipment, and machinery, following all safety protocolsSupport additional grounds responsibilities as needed, including winter preparation and snow removal during colder monthsPerform other related duties as assigned in support of overall grounds upkeep

Requirements:

Working knowledge of landscaping, irrigation, and horticultural best practicesAbility to lift 50+ lbs occasionally and work outdoors in various weather conditionsAble to stand and walk for extended periods (67 hours), bend, reach, and climb stairsComfortable reading basic chemical labels and submitting written reportsMust have a valid drivers license (and ability to obtain state-specific license if out-of-state) for year-round work, including winter operations

Education & Experience:

High school diploma or GED requiredProficiency in Microsoft Office; Excel experience preferredPrior experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture, or related field a plusValid drivers license may be required for use of company vehicles #GVL