JOB DESCRIPTION:

Landscapers are responsible for planting and maintaining all lawns, flower beds, walks, walls, gardens, trees, ponds, and irrigation systems on the hotel property.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing and removing thatch, and trimming and edging around flower beds, walks, and walls

Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders

Mow and edge lawns, using power mowers and edgers

Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, and shrubs, and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools

Attach wires from planted trees to support stakes

Decorate gardens with stones and plants.

Follow planned landscaping designs to determine where to lay sod, sow grass, or plant flowers and foliage

Gather and remove litter

Haul or spread topsoil, and spread straw over seeded soil to hold soil in place

Maintain irrigation systems, including winterizing the systems and starting them up in spring

Plan and cultivate lawns and gardens

Prune and trim trees, shrubs, and hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws

Rake, mulch, and compost leaves

Trim and pick flowers, and clean flower beds

Water lawns, trees, and plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans

Advise customers on plant selection and care

Build forms, and mix and pour cement to form garden borders

Install rock gardens, ponds, decks, drainage systems, irrigation systems, retaining walls, fences, planters, and/or playground equipment

Maintain and repair tools, equipment, and structures such as buildings, greenhouses, fences, and benches, using hand and power tools

Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, and other grounds features

Use irrigation methods to adjust the amount of water consumption and to prevent waste

Care for artificial turf fields, periodically removing the turf and replacing cushioning pads, and vacuuming and disinfecting the turf after use to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria

Care for natural turf fields, making sure the underlying soil has the required composition to allow proper drainage and to support the grasses used on the fields

Mark design boundaries, and paint natural and artificial turf fields with team logos and names before events

Operate powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, chain-saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, pruning saws, etc

Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge and brush trimmers, and axes

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be at least 18 years old

Prefer minimum of six months experience working in related field (hospitality preferred)

Must have reliable transportation

Must be able to pass pre-employment testing (i.e. drug test, background check, etc)

Must have full availability and be able to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

Ability to read, write and speak English (multi-lingual a plus)

Ability to understand, follow and give written and oral instructions

Ability to learn simple procedures and techniques

Ability to deal with stressful conflicts involving groups of people, individuals, and co-workers

Ability to work harmoniously with fellow employees and guests

Ability to attend educational courses to enhance knowledge

Follow all company policies and procedures

Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional

Thank guests with genuine appreciation

Speak with others using clear and professional language

Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others

Ability to work indoors and outdoors, including intense or inclement weather conditions

Ability to perform routine work or the same task repeatedly

Abilities (<8 hours per day) reach, bend, twist, pull, push, grasp, walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, running, sitting, climbing, reaching overhead and bending

Ability to frequently (<5 hours per day) lift up to 60 pounds of weight to chest height