Grounds Person

Hersha Hospitality Management LP•Lake Placid, NY

13d

About The Position

Clean and maintain public hotel areas and hotel grounds according to established brand/ hotel guest service and sustainability standards.

Requirements

High School diploma and Trade school course work in related fields preferred.
Previous engineer/maintenance experience or equivalent training required.
Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, kneeling, stooping, crawling and climbing.

Responsibilities

Responsible for manually watering all plants and flowers located on hotel grounds, and the maintenance of plant life throughout the hotel.
Responsible for weeding, mulching and tree trimming whenever necessary or as directed. (This will require the use of equipment such as sheers, blade saw and other gardening tools.)
Cleans hotel grounds and removes litter and trash on a daily and consistent basis.
Responsible for daily upkeep of the property buildings and grounds which includes removing, cleaning and replacement of trash bins, and upkeep of the hotel’s trash room.
Responsible for the care, maintenance and inventory of all grounds keeping supplies used as part of the grounds keeper role and ensures they are safe and in good working conditions.
Responsible for cleaning and removing all accumulated debris and trash from the canal located adjacent to the hotel's restaurant.
Sweeps or blows all hotel roadside entrances, walkways and hotel back areas.
Performs daily walk-through of the hotel grounds and identifies, reports as well as addresses areas with immediate grounds keeping needs.
Continually monitors all work areas for safety and sanitation.
Ensures clean and clear sidewalks and driveways as needed in order to maintain a safe environment for all associates and hotel guests.
Responsible for maintaining a clean, clear and presentable pool area which includes the organizing of pool chairs, tables as well as clearing of all trash and debris.
Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and comply with MSDS and OSHA standards.
Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
Perform other duties as requested by management.