Groundskeeper

Position Overview and Essential Functions:

Maintain the exterior of the hotel in excellent condition.  This is done by performing all necessary janitorial services, to the hotel’s grounds and garage areas, in order to meet the hotel’s standards of quality. 

Workplace Attitude, Behavior:

Uphold and abide by the policies in the Associate Handbook, for your position. Follow these policies, rules and regulations for the safe and effective overall operation. Must have commitment to company values.  

Be a good role model and actively seek opportunities to help maintain a positive, respectful and “harassment free” work environment. Report all harassing behavior to a supervisor immediately.

Display a professional attitude, demeanor, conduct, and cooperation effort toward guests, peers and management. Be an excellent team player with all departments of the hotel.

Regular attendance, in conformance with the schedule, is essential to the successful performance of this position.  

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel operation. Please see your department or scheduling manager. 

Work schedule prescribed by the Chief Engineer. Work overtime when requested and approved. 

You and your team must accept a role as an ambassador of the property for our guests. You make a major impression, upon our guests, regarding their stay at our property. Model the right behavior by doing the right thing for our guests.

Professionally represent the hotel and property when interacting with guests from the community and industry organizations.

Proper uniform is required and maintaining a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per policy. Must comply with department appearance guidelines.

Attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required.

Channel guest comments or unsatisfactory reports to the Chief Engineer on duty. 

Communicate shift/daily operations information, business needs, repair and equipment needs to management team.

Notify your supervisor, within 24 hours, in the event you may have been injured on the job. Fill out all injury forms required. 

Job Responsibilities:

Maintain a safe facility by policing grounds, walks, and parking lots, and taking appropriate action when hazards exist.

Provide lawn care; cut grass, remove debris, edge, seed, mulch.  Use lawn care equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.  Maintain and repair lawn care equipment.

Care for plants, flowers, trees, and bushes to include seasonal upkeep such as pruning, watering, removing weeds, etc.

Maintain irrigation system, if applicable.

Keep sidewalks and steps clear of snow and ice; record actions on sweep sheets.

Maintain outdoor lighting, replacing bulbs when needed.

Keep immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems, or unusual matters of significance.   Bring these items to his/her attention to allow prompt corrective action, when appropriate.

Report all suspicious persons, actions, or hazardous conditions. 

All other duties as assigned.

Qualification Standards:

The individual must possess the job knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job.This being with or without reasonable accommodation, using a combination of knowledge, skills and abilities.

Education: High School Diploma or GED.  

Some college preferred.

Experience: Maintenance experience preferred. 

Other established work record also preferred.

Specific job knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Valid Class C (or as state requires) driver’s license preferred.  This is to assist in van shuttles, as needed.  
• Communicate effectively with other employees and guests.
• Follow instructions and perform job functions in a timely manner.
• Basic ability of speaking, writing and understanding English to comprehend chemical labels for safety concerns.
• Learn to and apply training of hazardous chemicals.
• Possess interpersonal skills including a friendly and outgoing personality.
• Good communication skills.
• Exercise good judgment, is reliable and honest.
• Knowledge of basic lawn care procedures and the use of chemical agents.

Physical Requirements:

• Majority of work performed outdoors.  Temperature can vary with extreme hot/cold. 
• Ability to walk and stand on feet for long periods of time up to entire shift (8 hours).
• Independent lifting of loads up to 50 pounds.
• Push or pull equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Lift, bend, crouch/stoop, climb, walk, stand, reach and twist. 
• Climb ladder and use lift up to 40 feet in height for extended periods of time

Appearance Guidelines: 

Hotel Department uniform required. See Maintenance Department dress and appearance guidelines. Also, one must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance.