What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Manager position at The Grand & Little America Hotel, Utah?
We are looking for a hands-on Grounds Manager to oversee the maintenance and landscaping of the hotel’s outdoor spaces, including gardens, pathways, lawns, and parking areas. This role ensures that the hotel’s exterior is visually appealing, safe, and well-maintained, enhancing the guest experience and supporting the hotel's brand image.
Responsibilities:
- Specializing in display gardens.
- Installation and maintenance of turf care, arbor care, and hardscape surfaces (parking garages, etc).
- Manage and lead the grounds keeping team.
- Oversee the care of lawns, trees, shrubs, and flower beds; maintain pathways, outdoor furniture, and other exterior elements.
- Ensure that all outdoor areas are safe, including snow and ice removal in winter, clearing debris, and addressing hazards promptly.
- Plan for seasonal changes, procure necessary equipment and supplies, and manage the grounds keeping budget.
- Work with external contractors for specialized services (e.g., pest control, irrigation installation, or tree trimming).
- Collaborate with General Manager to align landscaping designs with the hotel’s theme and brand standards.
- Participates in the development and administration of the Grounds & Operations budget; forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; implement adjustments as necessary
- Ensures staff is working safely, efficiently, and are aware of proper safety guidelines
- Anticipates problems and appropriate solutions; investigates, analyzes and resolves operational problems and complaints
- Assists with equipment operation of mowers, tractors, skid loaders, fork lifts, etc.
- Provide and exceptional guest experience through meticulous project planning and execution.
Qualifications:
- 2 Years of management experience in Grounds Management (Hotel preferred).
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessary for work assignments
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to prepare budgets and monitor area expenditures
- Ability to perform strenuous work under varying weather conditions
- Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinates and to instruct them in a proper work methods and procedures
- Detail-oriented; good time- management skills; problem solver; team oriented; flexible, takes initiative; able to lead others.
