SUMMARY: The Racquet Sports Maintenance Technician is responsible for the upkeep, grooming, and daily maintenance of all racquet sports facilities, including tennis and pickleball courts and surrounding grounds. This role ensures courts are safe, clean, and in excellent playing condition while supporting daily operations and experience for all members and their guests at Wintergreen Resort.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Maintain all racquet sports courts (Har-Tru clay, hard, and pickleball) to optimal playing conditions
- Perform daily grooming of clay courts (brushing, lining, watering, rolling as needed)
- Inspect and repair nets, posts, windscreens, and court equipment
- Maintain clean and organized court areas, including trash removal and debris clearing
- Monitor court conditions and weather impact; adjust maintenance plans accordingly
- Assist with seasonal court opening and closing procedures
- Perform light landscaping around courts (weeding, edging, surface cleanup)
- Report maintenance issues or safety hazards to the Director of Racquet Sports
- Assist with event setup and breakdown (tournaments, clinics, special events)
- Operate and maintain maintenance equipment (lutes, rollers, blowers, etc.)
- Support general facility upkeep as needed
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High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous experience in facility maintenance, groundskeeping, or court maintenance is a plus
- Knowledge of tennis court maintenance (especially Har-Tru clay) preferred, but not required
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining high-quality playing surfaces
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work flexible hours (including weekends/holidays)
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Ability to lift up to 80 lbs regularly
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Frequent walking, bending, lifting, and working outdoors
- Exposure to heat, humidity, and varying weather conditions
- Ability to stand and move for extended periods
Wintergreen Resort is a place for mountain lovers, adventures seekers and outdoor explorers. A place to chase new experiences, marvel at the unexpected, and build new relationships that will keep you coming back for more. We work to play! We work in a fun-filled, beautiful resort setting and have a competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefit portfolio for full time associates: (medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurances as well as Paid Time Off and a 401K plan). Our unique recreational benefit package offers associates free and/or discounted resort activities, services and products for you and you immediate family members.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We have many fantastic opportunities available from our spectacular, sweeping mountain slopes to our beautiful valley and lake. If this position isn’t quite what you are looking for, please visit our career page for even more open positions: Wintergreen Resort: Premier Blue Ridge Mountain Ski, Golf, Tennis, Spa and Family Vacation Resort in Virginia
