Plant Care Technician

2026 Summer Seasonal Maintenance and Grounds

Description

There’s no organization quite like the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation (TRMF). We’re a premiere tourism operation—and we’re a 501c(3) non‑profit. We welcome hundreds of thousands of guests to an exciting, diverse lineup of entertainment, historical, and educational attractions—and we work tirelessly to connect people to Medora for positive life changing experiences.

TRMF was established in 1986—but our story begins before that. In 1962, nationally renowned businessman Harold Schafer took an interest in a historic old town named Medora. He loved its history, its striking location, and its potential to inspire others. So he began revitalizing the old town: he restored a historic hotel, brought the Medora Musical to town, and so much more.

It was 1986 when the Schafer family, with Harold ready to retire from business, donated all they’d created in Medora to establish the non‑profit Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation.

In the years since, we’ve grown from a staff of a handful of folks to more than 90 full‑time employees, with hundreds more seasonal workers and over 650 volunteers. We’ve awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of scholarships to our staff. The Medora Musical has earned the attention of The New York Times. And we’ve earned a reputation as the #1 tourism and hospitality provider in North Dakota.

We are a team of people who draw inspiration from Medora. We deeply respect this place, and the people we meet here. We deliver excellence in hospitality. We work with creativity and integrity. We’re a family that values family.

We are the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation.

As a member of the maintenance team, a Plant Care Technician will report to the Grounds Manager. This team member will have the primary day‑to‑day responsibility for planting and watering Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation property flowers and maintaining the grounds.

• Plants, weeds, and waters flower beds and flowerpots in Medora.
• Trims trees and vegetation and maintains flower beds.
• Maintains sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, or other features; performs general cleaning.
• Plans and cultivates lawns, turf or garden based on landscaping designs.
• Applies fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs or trees by spraying or spreading.
• Operates a variety of maintenance equipment such as shovels, or rakes to complete assignments while following proper safety procedures.
• Reports any safety concerns immediately to supervisors.
• Participates I workplace safety training sessions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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• Ability to operate various types of power equipment including lawnmowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping equipment.
• Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments.
• Knowledge of landscaping techniques and processes.
• Reliable, ready and on time for every shift.

• Must give exceptional service to internal and external guests.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• On‑the‑job training offered.
• Knowledge of horticulture preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and at least one year of driving experience with proof of good driving record.
• Must be fluent in English, bilingual a plus.

This position operates in an outdoor environment. This role routinely uses standard maintenance and landscaping equipment. Continuously in hot/heat outside conditions. Frequently works humid conditions, with sharp objects and heavy machinery. Frequently works with grease, oil, mud, and around fumes, gases, odors and or dust. Occasionally works in cold conditions, and with chemicals.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Continuously required to stand, walk, balance, hear, reach with hands and arms, and lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Frequently required to lift up to 100 pounds, carry up to 50…