JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the physical structure as well as grounds of the hotel in the continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.
DUTIES & FUNCTIONS
Ensure that the building, equipment and grounds of the hotel are maintained and are in keeping with hotel policies and procedures.
Manage the basic sanitation requirements/controls and applications of relevant chemicals.
Ensure timely response to maintenance requests for services by guests, employees and management with the goal of keeping the maximum number of rooms available for occupancy.
Immediately respond to any alarms to determine exact location and cause and report findings.
Point out and assist in eliminating safety concerns.
Understand and complete required paperwork.
Maintain clean and organized work sites.
Communicate both verbally and in writing, with employees, guests and management in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
Perform preventative maintenance and special projects which include:
Equipment maintenance: clean, lubricate, change filters, belts, pulleys, cleaning coils, lubricating, basic troubleshooting, etc.
Light electrical: replace bulbs, ballasts, outlets and switches
Light Plumbing: plunge toilet, repair or troubleshoot faucets, showers, toilets, and urinals
Painting trim, doors, walls, and caulking
Drywall repair and texturing and light vinyl repair
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
· Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
· Must be hands-on with the daily maintenance of the hotel.
· Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
· Employee must be able to maintain standards of attendance and punctuality and must be able to work varying schedules that include evenings, weekends, holidays and extended hours as business dictates
· Perform other duties as requested by management.
· 8th grade education or equivalent experience required.