Groundskeeper Supervisor — Hotel Areas

Position Summary

The Groundskeeper Supervisor oversees the daily care and appearance of the resort’s hotel grounds and assigned pool areas. This role leads the groundskeeping team in maintaining guest-facing landscapes, walkways, entrances, courtyards, and other outdoor spaces while supporting safe pool water quality and chemical handling.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, schedule, and support groundskeeping staff; assign work and inspect completed tasks.
• Maintain landscaped areas around guest rooms, the lobby, spa, restaurants, meeting spaces, pools, and other assigned hotel facilities.
• Oversee pruning, planting, irrigation, weed control, debris removal, and seasonal landscape work.
• Test and document pool water chemistry, adjust chemical levels within established procedures, and promptly report equipment or water quality concerns.
• Ensure pool chemicals are handled, stored, and applied safely in accordance with applicable requirements and resort procedures.
• Inspect grounds and assigned pool areas daily for appearance and safety concerns, including trip hazards, irrigation leaks, and areas needing repair.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Housekeeping, Security, and resort leadership to address guest requests and operational needs.
• Maintain equipment and supplies, track work completed, and assist with purchasing and budget control.
• Plan work to minimize disruption to guests, events, and resort operations.
• Respond to urgent grounds or pool-area issues as needed.
  
  

Qualifications

• Previous landscaping or grounds maintenance experience, including experience leading a team.
• Experience testing pool water, maintaining proper chemical balance, and safely handling and storing pool chemicals.
• Working knowledge of irrigation systems, plant care, pruning, and landscape equipment.
• Familiarity with desert landscaping and water-efficient maintenance practices preferred.
• Current pool operator certification preferred, or ability to obtain certification within a timeframe set by the resort.
• Strong organization, communication, and guest service skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform the physical duties of the position.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends or holidays when needed.
• Valid driver’s license, if required for assigned duties.
  
  

Success In This Role

The Groundskeeper Supervisor keeps hotel outdoor areas clean, healthy, and welcoming; supports safe and properly maintained pools; addresses concerns promptly; and develops a reliable team that takes pride in the resort’s appearance.