Outdoorsy Bayfield - Grounds & Maintenance Associate (Seasonal)

About The Ride Platform

The Ride Platform, Inc. is the parent company of Outdoorsy, Ride, Wheelbase, and Roamly. We're named for the thing every part of our business runs on: the ride — the single transaction where an operator meets a renter. We're the only company building end-to-end for the Operator Economy: the marketplaces to book (Outdoorsy, Ride), the enterprise SaaS to manage (Wheelbase), and the insurtech (Roamly) to protect the assets people turn into profitable businesses. We enable millions of people to explore the world while helping independent operators build generational wealth. Our mission is to build the essential infrastructure for the mobility economy.

About The Outdoorsy Destination Network

The Outdoorsy Destination Network (ODN) is a collection of destinations that lie at the doorstep of the most awe-inspiring and popular outdoor locations in the U.S, starting with California, Colorado, and Texas. This endeavor aims to create comfort-first ways for all guests to spend time in the outdoors. The company is dedicated to transforming the quality of the guest experience in a category that has traditionally underserved the needs of modern travelers. 

Named one of Fast Company’s most innovative global travel and hospitality companies of 2023, Outdoorsy is the leading global marketplace in outdoor travel. Launched in 2023, ODN is designed to fulfill Outdoorsy’s founding mission ‘to restore our relationship with the outdoors and each other’.

About the Role

The Grounds & Maintenance Associate is the driving force behind Outdoorsy Bayfield’s outdoor aesthetic and overall functionality. Taking pride in maintaining a pristine, welcoming environment, you will keep our exterior grounds in top shape, sparking adventure, intrigue, and excitement for every guest who visits.

This is a seasonal role.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Technical Repairs: Execute skilled repairs across multiple trades, including HVAC, plumbing, minor electrical, and carpentry.
• Structural Maintenance: Perform prompt interior repairs such as sheetrock/wall patching, painting, lock changes, and fixture replacements.
• Preventative Inspections: Conduct periodic property walk-throughs to proactively identify and diagnose malfunctions in building systems and equipment.
• Aquatics Management: Oversee swimming pool operations, including daily cleaning, equipment maintenance, and the precise logging of chemical levels.
• Curb Appeal: Ensure a pristine exterior through the daily cleanup of grounds, parking lots, and common areas.
• Heavy Equipment Operation: Safely and consistently utilize industrial tools, including lawnmowers, chainsaws, and other heavy-duty maintenance machinery.
• Landscaping & Grounds Care: Maintain outdoor aesthetic standards through routine ground repairs and seasonal upkeep.
• Supply Chain Management: Monitor inventory levels, provide cost estimates for materials, and manage requisitions to ensure essential supplies are always in stock.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate logs of inspections, repairs, and material inspections to ensure operational transparency.
• Guest Relations: Provide professional, courteous, and timely service when interacting with guests and residents.
• Operational Agility: Maintain a flexible approach to support the team through additional duties as assigned by management.

Who You Are

Core Requirements

• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in operating and maintaining a variety of hand tools, power tools, and heavy-duty machinery (e.g., mowers, chainsaws).
• Proven Experience: Background in professional gardening, landscaping, or general facility maintenance.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Ability to independently diagnose mechanical or structural issues, develop efficient solutions, and execute the full scope of work.
• Collaborative Spirit: A dedicated team player who communicates effectively and works seamlessly with other departments.
• Detail-Oriented & Creative: A keen eye for property aesthetics and the ability to find creative ways to improve the guest environment.
• Compliance: Must possess a valid Driver’s License and maintain strict adherence to all company policies and safety procedures.

Physical Requirements & Environment

• All-Weather Resilience: Ability to perform rigorous physical labor outdoors in various weather conditions (heat, rain, cold).
• Physical Stamina: Capable of standing or walking for 8 hours per day and lifting 15–25 lbs regularly.
• Availability: Flexibility to work a schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays as dictated by business demand.

Preferred Qualifications

• Niche Experience: Prior experience in campground or resort maintenance is highly desirable.
• Brand Alignment: A genuine passion for the outdoors and the guest experience in a nature-focused environment.

• Pay Rate: $18.00-$20.00/hour DOE.

• Schedule: Full-time/Seasonal - 5 days on, 2 days off. Weekend and holiday availability as needed.
• Availability: 8am-4pm.