Groundskeeper

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a dependable, safety-minded Groundskeeper to join a high-performing team responsible for maintaining the landscape and grounds of a private waterfront estate on Mount Desert Island. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who takes pride in outdoor work, enjoys contributing to a beautifully maintained environment, and brings a positive, team-oriented approach to each day.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude and a willingness to support a wide range of grounds, landscape, woodland, and seasonal maintenance needs. A background in arboriculture, tree care, forestry, or related outdoor work is strongly preferred.

What You’ll Do

• Perform regular lawn care, landscape upkeep, trimming, edging, planting, and seasonal cleanup.
• Maintain paths, trails, wooded areas, and outdoor spaces to support safety, accessibility, and appearance.
• Assist with tree-related work, storm cleanup, brush removal, and processing of fallen limbs and debris.
• Safely operate and care for landscaping equipment such as zero-turn mowers, chainsaws, pole saws, string trimmers, and small tractors with attachments.
• Perform routine equipment inspections, basic troubleshooting, and minor mechanical maintenance.
• Support seasonal needs including snow removal, placement/removal of seasonal furnishings, and upkeep of tools, machinery, and work areas.
• Contribute to a clean, organized, and safe working environment while following all safety protocols.

What We’re Looking For

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, including the ability to troubleshoot and perform basic equipment maintenance.
• Strong preference for candidates with arborist training, tree care experience, forestry experience, or related outdoor work experience.
• Experience with, or willingness to learn, the safe operation of landscape and grounds equipment.
• Strong attention to safety, detail, and quality.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a high level of personal accountability.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, flexibility, and willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to lift and move up to 70 lbs. safely and consistently, and to bend, kneel, walk, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Must pass pre-employment and ongoing background checks, including criminal, credit, and driving record reviews.

Schedule & Compensation

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with flexibility required during warmer seasons and periods of increased property activity.

We offer a competitive salary and a robust benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.