Grounds Person

DRIFTWOOD HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT•Scottsdale, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform a wide range of landscaping operations, including mowing, pruning and trimming, installing plant material, caring for flowers and bedding plants, painting, and using small equipment safely. Maintain property operations and appearance to the standards set by management. The position is based at Scottsdale Curio Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. Most work is performed outdoors, without effective protection from weather. The hotel operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so operational demands may require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

Requirements

Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language or languages used in the workplace.
Must be able to stand and maintain well-paced mobility for up to four hours at a time, and reach other hotel locations and grounds in a timely manner.
Must be able to work in limited spaces and bend, stoop, squat, and stretch to complete cleaning tasks.
Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds regularly and continuously, and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 pounds regularly and continuously.
Must be able to perform grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, and climbing, and have listening, hearing, and visual acuity.
Must have the manual dexterity to use and operate necessary equipment.
Must be able to work with noise, vibration, and atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) preferred.
One to two years of groundskeeping or maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned landscape tasks, including installing plant material, caring for flowers and bedding plants, and trimming and pruning trees.
Assist with painting exterior areas.
Maintain exterior trash receptacles around the hotel.
Keep the job-site staging area clean and organized.
Use installation tools according to company safety policy.
Understand and perform basic construction methods and use of materials.
Perform basic irrigation operation and repairs, including drip systems, pipe repairs, and sprinkler-head repairs.
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.