What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Person - J1 position at The Whiteface Lodge Resort?
Opportunity: Grounds Person
Clean and maintain public hotel areas and hotel grounds according to established brand/ hotel guest service and sustainability standards.
Your Growth Path
Engineer - Chief Engineer - Area Chief Engineer
Your Focus
- Responsible for manually watering all plants and flowers located on hotel grounds, and the maintenance of plant life throughout the hotel.
- Responsible for weeding, mulching and tree trimming whenever necessary or as directed. (This will require the use of equipment such as sheers, blade saw and other gardening tools.)
- Cleans hotel grounds and removes litter and trash on a daily and consistent basis.
- Responsible for daily upkeep of the property buildings and grounds which includes removing, cleaning and replacement of trash bins, and upkeep of the hotel’s trash room.
- Responsible for the care, maintenance and inventory of all grounds keeping supplies used as part of the grounds keeper role and ensures they are safe and in good working conditions.
- Responsible for cleaning and removing all accumulated debris and trash from the canal located adjacent to the hotel's restaurant.
- Sweeps or blows all hotel roadside entrances, walkways and hotel back areas.
- Performs daily walk-through of the hotel grounds and identifies, reports as well as addresses areas with immediate grounds keeping needs.
- Continually monitors all work areas for safety and sanitation.
- Ensures clean and clear sidewalks and driveways as needed in order to maintain a safe environment for all associates and hotel guests.
- Responsible for maintaining a clean, clear and presentable pool area which includes the organizing of pool chairs, tables as well as clearing of all trash and debris.
- Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
- Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and comply with MSDS and OSHA standards.
- Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
- Perform other duties as requested by management.
Your Background and Skills
- High School diploma and Trade school course work in related fields preferred.
- Previous engineer/maintenance experience or equivalent training required.
Work Context
- Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends and alternate shifts.
- Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, kneeling, stooping, crawling and climbing.
What We Believe
People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It
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