Groundskeeper - Seasonal Job at Xanterra Travel Collection in Williams

Overview

Join our Maintenance team at the Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel!

Job Summary

The Groundskeeper is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the Grand Canyon Railway property grounds while maintaining a positive attitude and professional appearance.

The Details

• Position Type: Seasonal, Full-Time
• Seasonal End Date: March 1st, 2026
• Pay: $17.60 per hour

Why Maintenance?

We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection, we are proud to offer these unique Grand Canyon experiences.

Life at the Grand Canyon Railway

• No employee housing available
• A fast‑paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

Benefits and Perks

• Free gym and pool access
• Free train tickets
• Free entry to Bearizona
• Exclusive retail and dining discounts at GCR and other Xanterra properties
• The adventure of a lifetime!

Responsibilities

• Fully understand and support Xanterra’s Mission Statement, Cultural Pillars, Community Commitment and Core Values.
• Maintain and operate all hand and power tools including lawn mowers, edgers, trimmers, etc.
• Maintain and operate the automatic sprinkler system, including determining and executing proper irrigation schedules for lawn and shrub areas.
• Maintain and care for vegetation, including disease identification, fertilization, trimming, pruning, transplanting, planting, and the like.
• Maintain a fire‑defensive perimeter around assigned buildings.
• Plow sidewalks for snow removal, if necessary.
• Trim trees, shrubs and other vegetation as required and properly dispose of clippings.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all assigned power tools and mowers.
• Follow all applicable safety, risk management and environmental policies and procedures related to the Gardener position.
• Wear all personal protective gear as required in performing the job.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be mechanically inclined.
• Must be at least 19 years of age to operate equipment.
• A valid Arizona Driver’s License and be able to comply with the Xanterra/GCR Company Vehicle Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in turf and shrub care or landscape maintenance.
• Knowledge of lawn care equipment, including use and maintenance.
• Knowledge of rooms and hotel layout on GCR property, including general knowledge of Xanterra Grand Canyon Railway guest services and the ability to convey information to the guests.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly standing, walking, balancing, climbing, twisting, eye/hand coordination, manual dexterity, handling, wrist motion, bending/stooping, ascending and descending ladder.
• Trunk Strength – The ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without fatigue.
• Static Strength – The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects.
• Constant carrying, bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, and pulling items weighing up to 10 lbs.
• Frequently carrying, bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, and pulling items weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Occasionally carrying, bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, and pulling items weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Constantly listening, hearing, seeing, and speaking.
• Will be required to stand and walk for long periods of time on cement floors and to occasionally walk on uneven surfaces.

Xanterra Parks & Resorts® Grand Canyon Railway (GCR) "We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Female/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity."