Grounds Person

About the role

Driftwood Hospitality Management’s company culture empowers associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well-defined strategies and objectives. The team is made up of top talent across every position and hotel, supported by a fully integrated approach to hospitality services and outstanding client service.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of landscaping operations including mowing, pruning, trimming, installation of plant material, and care of flowers and bedding plants
• Paint exterior areas
• Maintain all exterior trash receptacles around the hotel
• Keep the job site staging area clean and organized
• Use installation tools in accordance with company safety policy
• Understand and perform basic construction methods and materials
• Conduct basic irrigation operations and repairs (e.g., drip systems, pipe repair, head repair)
• Operate small equipment such as blowers, string trimmers, pressure washers, and pool vacuums
• Supplement maintenance crews on special projects or daily activities as needed
• Comply with company safety policy at all times
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) preferred
• 1–2 years of experience in grounds keeping/maintenance preferred
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace

Physical demands

• Work is performed outdoors with no effective protection from weather
• Ability to stand and maintain well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours at a time
• Ability to reach other locations of the hotel and grounds on a timely basis in limited space
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, and stretch to complete cleaning tasks
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs. regularly and up to 100 lbs. occasionally
• Exposure to noise levels requiring shouting to be heard above ambient noise
• Exposure to vibration from oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body
• Exposure to atmospheric conditions including fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening, hearing, and visual acuity
• Manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment
• Ability to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. regularly

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Room discounts
• Employee food and beverage discounts