Grounds Worker- Horticulture

Position Overview:
We’re 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.

**Weekend Availability is a must**

About Cote Family Companies: www.cotefamily.com

For 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. 

COTECares

CoteCares 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 Pathing

Our 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 landscapes
• Care for flower beds, planters, ornamental shrubs, and seasonal displays across the property
• Monitor and maintain irrigation systems, reporting or addressing any repair needs to ensure efficient water use
• Complete assigned horticulture and grounds maintenance tasks in a timely and organized manner
• Work collaboratively with the grounds team to support larger landscaping projects and seasonal transitions
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, teammates, and other departments to ensure cohesive grounds care
• Assist with tracking inventory of horticultural supplies and may participate in ordering as needed
• Safely operate horticulture and landscaping tools, equipment, and machinery, following all safety protocols
• Support additional grounds responsibilities as needed, including winter preparation and snow removal during colder months
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of overall grounds upkeep

Requirements:

• Working knowledge of landscaping, irrigation, and horticultural best practices
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs occasionally and work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods (6–7 hours), bend, reach, and climb stairs
• Comfortable reading basic chemical labels and submitting written reports
• Must have a valid driver’s 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 required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Excel experience preferred
• Prior experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture, or related field a plus
• Valid driver’s license may be required for use of company vehicles

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