Projects I

Pay rate: $19 - $22 hour - Use our Daily Pay benefit and get access to your pay as you need it.

Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo provides you with the unique opportunity to meet and greet with guests who share your enthusiasm for the great outdoors at our authentic Florida dude ranch, which lies on 1,700 beautiful acres overlooking the scenic Kissimmee River and just one hour South of Orlando. Enjoy the surroundings and excitement that our amazing resort offers such as incredible outdoor recreational opportunities, including horseback riding, airboat and swamp buggy rides, trap & skeet range, full-service marina and award-winning Saturday night rodeo.

As the Special Projects, you will have the capacity to move from one construction disciple to another where demands require. You will also have the ability to design and read plans or renderings to achieve desired objectives.

As a Projects I, you will:

• Knowledge and experience in building materials
• Intermediate to excellent electrical skills and basic plumbing knowledge
• Basic to intermediate masonry skills
• Builds forms and pours concrete
• Cuts out and patches asphalt
• Removes and/or installs paver bricks, barbecue grills, etc.
• Digs trenches
• Operates heavy equipment such as front-end loader, forklift, and related equipment
• Installs and repairs fencing and barriers
• Participates in major clean-up projects such as lakefront, storm damage, etc.
• Operates chainsaw
• Any other construction projects not covered by contractors
• Cleans up the work area and leave it in a neat, safe condition
• Must always adhere to all safety requirements and use the proper PPE
• Sets up and uses ladders and/or scaffolding, as well as boom and scissor lifts
• Ability to assist all other trades when needed.
• Drive golf carts and company-tagged vehicles as per policy

• Minimum High School diploma. 
• Minimum of 1-3 years of hands-on trade & maintenance experience in a resort or commercial environment.
• Written and verbal communication in English is expected. 
• Must have and maintain valid Driver’s license. 
• CPO license as required by Resort  
• Must regularly lift and/or move, push and/or pull up to 50+ pounds.   
• Communicative to excel in guest and peer relations. 
• Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work with enthusiasm and focus. 
• Ability to be versatile, work well under pressure and execute to meet deadlines.  
• Must communicate effectively with immediate supervisors and resort leadership.  

Why Westgate?

• Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with generous company match
• Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
• Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Military Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.) 
• Advancement & development opportunities
• Community Involvement Programs

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 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 protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email WGAccommodations@wgresorts.com with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.