Engineer II - Groundskeeper

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean safe work area.
• Maintain all plants and grounds: pick up all trash, water all plants/shrubs/trees/flowers, as necessary.
• Trim, prune, fertilize and maintain all trees, plants and shrubs on the grounds.
• Plant grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs throughout the grounds.
• Use all tools and equipment safely and correctly.
• Perform other tasks/jobs as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience with exterior plant maintenance preferred.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Heavy work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to effectively handle problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
• Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.