What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Person position at Parrot Key Hotel and Villas?
Overview
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
About Us
PARROT KEY HOTEL & VILLAS IS AN IDYLLIC KEY WEST HIDEAWAY OFFERING SIMPLE LUXURY, COMFORT AND STYLE IN A SERENE WATERFRONT OASIS. Five acres of award-winning tropical gardens surround Parrot Key, with pretty paths meandering through colorful foliage and beautiful landscaping. Four sparkling pools are nestled among their own private sculpture garden with The Grove Kitchen & Bar offering a range of refreshing drinks and delicious food. Each guestroom, suite and villa boasts spectacular views of either the calm ocean or the lush gardens. From your peaceful haven, it’s hard to believe that the energetic and eclectic vibe of Old Town Key West, is just a 3 miles away.
This property is a part of the Echelon Luxury & Lifestyle division of HHM Hotels.
HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.
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