Grounds Skilled Gardener- Summer Season Boulder

Who We Are

At 67 miles away, Winter Park is the closest ski resort to Denver. With easy access to 765,000 acres of public land, Winter Park is home to endless adventures. Whether you are looking to have your first taste of a winter season or to build a long-term career, we have something for everyone.

• Free season pass to Winter Park and all Alterra Resorts
• Discounted friends & family tickets
• Medical, dental, vision, life, paid parental leave and more for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with 100% company match - up to 4%
• Mental health resources for all employees
• Food & beverage and retail discounts
• Onsite employee childcare based on availability
• Discounted equipment rentals, pro‑deals, and more

This position is responsible for assisting in the preparation, planting, and maintenance of all garden beds, planters, and baskets as well as maintenance of all perennials, shrubs, trees, and turf at Winter Park Resort. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of Winter Park Resorts hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Winter Park Resorts total compensation package for employees.

Other rewards may include many region‑specific benefits.

Hourly pay range: $19.50–$21.00

Assist with planning and organizing annuals, perennials, shrubs, tree, basket, and planters for planting & placement. Remove winter debris and prepare beds and planters for planting. Prepare new beds and revitalize existing beds. Help plant and maintain greenhouse inventory. Perform all weeding, watering, trimming, edging, soil enhancement, and fertilizing tasks necessary to maintain all plants, trees, and turf. Apply fertilizer and herbicides as necessary.

Prune, pinch, transplant, and cull ornamental plants, shrubs and trees. Monitor for pests and disease, and apply pesticides/fungicides as needed. Monitor beds and turf areas for proper moisture. Prepare damaged turf and wild flower areas for reseeding. Perform all tasks necessary to keep facility clean and attractive—trash and litter removal, sweeping, and work‑site clean up. Maintain shop area in a clean, safe manner.

Maintain and store tools, equipment, and supplies in a safe condition. Prepare beds for winterization by dead plant removal, transplanting, weeding and edging, fertilizing, adding peat moss and manure, and mulching. In the fall, remove plants and soil from baskets, planters, pots for winter storage.

Perform landscape construction duties as needed. Perform duties to set up and produce special events as assigned. Assist Grounds crew with all Grounds maintenance and parking duties as assigned. Attend classes and seminars, and utilize horticulture and landscape publications to update and enhance job knowledge. Maintain a friendly, congenial, and helpful attitude while effectively dealing with guests and employees. Drive non‑CDL shuttle on mountain roads.

This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for the GROUNDS GARDENER‑SKILLED position and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of Alterra, the responsibilities of this position may change. The GROUNDS GARDENER‑SKILLED must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.

Must be familiar with the following:
Garden and landscape tools, gas‑powered tiller, gas‑powered and hand‑held sprayer, fertilizer dispenser, operation of trucks and truck with trailer, water truck and gas‑powered water pump, small power tools, chemical pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and fertilizers, irrigation system, operation of a non‑CDL shuttle.

High school diploma or GED.…