Resort Groundskeeper

Job Type

As our Resort Groundskeeper, you will perform a variety of landscaping and maintenance duties to ensure our resorts are well-maintained and look presentable.

This is a seasonal position that may require flexible scheduling availability

Job Requirements:

• Ensure lawns are manicured appropriately
• Regularly treat weeds for weed control, weed whip, rake leaves, plant flowers/shrubs, spread mulch/woodchips/stones, trim shrubs and hedges, cut down and remove tree limbs damaged by
• adverse weather conditions, and perform other lawn care services
• Pick up trash and debris from common areas and streets
• Empty trash in common areas
• Perform maintenance or repair duties
• Ability to use saws, weed eaters, blowers, mowers, drills, or other handheld tools
• Inspect the irrigation system regularly to ensure it is working properly and repair as needed
• Report all resort maintenance issues and concerns that they may identify while performing their daily duties directly to their manager
• Maintain resort vehicles and equipment
• Ensure the resort is presentable at all times and adheres to Island's curb appeal standards
• Maintain resort pool(s) by testing chemical levels and adjusting appropriately if applicable
• Follow safety procedures while performing duties and operating vehicles

Job Qualifications:

• Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use email and the internet
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to provide legible written reports
• Demonstrated knowledge of and broad experience in general grounds maintenance techniques
• Proficient skills in operating various handheld tools, power equipment, and commercial machinery
• 6 months of previous groundskeeping experience in the resort industry is preferred

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit or walk for an extended period of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. The number of hours you will be scheduled to work during the week is variable and is based on guest occupancy, season, staffing and other factors. Island Hospitality is unable to guarantee a specific number of work hours per week.

Training:

Island Hospitality is committed to employee development and displays that commitment with a formalized training and development program providing a clear path for any employee with a desire and aptitude to thrive in the hospitality business. As team members join Island Hospitality from other organizations they too can build on that prior experience and find further growth opportunities within our company by utilizing the tools and resources offered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Island Hospitality uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization in all municipalities where it is required by law.