Mission Point Resort in Mackinac Island, MI, seeks 6 Groundskeepers for temporary, full-time employment (04/01/2026 to 11/16/2026). Duties: Ensure the gardens, turf, landscaping and public areas are maintained throughout the resort. Ensure that daily and weekly tasks are completed promptly and perform a variety of activities to ensure clean, orderly and attractive environment within all outdoor public spaces. Maintain cleanliness of all turf areas, landscape areas, gardens, and public areas. Mow or edge lawns using power mower. Gather and remove litter. Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, or removing thatch. Trim or pick flowers and clean flower beds. Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, grass, or shrubs. Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges using sheers, pruners and or chain saws. Assist Grounds Supervisor and Manager in maintaining irrigation system including winterizing the system and starting it back up in the spring. Perform additional groundskeeper duties as assigned.
May perform other job duties pursuant to 37-3011.00, Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers.
35 hours/week. 7+ hour shifts with 30-minute unpaid break each shift; shifts vary based on venue and may be any time between 6:00 am and 9:00 pm. 5 days per week, Sun-Sat. May work evenings, weekends, holidays, as needed. Schedule (including workdays) may vary. May work more than the guaranteed hours. May work overtime. OT varies.
No formal education, training or experience required. On-the-job training will be provided.
Must be available to work dates of employment and hours/shifts stated in job listing. Must be able to walk, stand, and move for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift, push, and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Must be able to bend, kneel and reach. Must be able to speak and understand English. Must be able to work in weather extremes.
$19.50/hr; O/T $29.25/hr. Workers will be paid no less than the wage listed. Employer may pay higher wage rates to workers based on seniority with employer and level of skill. Overtime hours may vary.
Bonus available for full completion of agreed upon employment period.
In accordance with applicable Michigan state law, Earned Sick Time Act 338, employers are required to provide earned sick time to their employees. The amount of paid sick leave provided may vary depending on the size of the business.
Employer assurances pursuant to 20 CFR 655.20:
- Single work week used in computing wages due.
- Wages paid bi-weekly.
- Work tools, supplies & equipment provided without cost to employee.
- Workers have the option of employer-provided housing for $320 per month (plus an additional $120 per month for cafeteria / meals), and if elected, employer will deduct costs from worker's paycheck. Workers also have the option of securing their own lodging.
- Employer will make all deductions from the worker’s paycheck required by law and any non-legally required payroll deductions permitted under the law and requested by Employee.
- Employer will arrange & pay directly for transportation & subsistence from place of recruitment to place of work. Employer will issue reimbursement within the first workweek when required to meet FLSA minimum wage obligations. Upon completion of the work contract or where the worker is dismissed earlier, if the worker has no immediately subsequent H-2B employment, the employer will provide or pay for worker’s reasonable costs of return transportation & subsistence back home or to the place the worker originally departed to work. The amount of transportation payment or reimbursement will be equal to the most economical & reasonable common carrier for the distances involved. Daily subsistence will be provided at a rate of at least $16.28 per day during travel to a maximum of $68.00 per day with receipts.
- Employer will reimburse worker in the first work week for all visa, visa processing, border crossing & related fees, incl. those mandated by the government (excluding passport fees).
- The employer guarantees to offer work for hours equal to at least three-fourths of the workdays in each 12-week period of the total employment period.
This position is being posted in connection with a future application for H-2B workers.
Application Process: Contact the nearest office of Michigan Works (found at: https://www.michiganworks.org/michigan-works-network) or at 1118 East Easterday Avenue, Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783, (906) 635-1752 for referral. Reference “H-2B Mission Point Resort Groundskeeper.” Or contact Mission Point Resort at (906) 847-3036, [email protected] or https://www.missionpoint.com/careers.
