Groundskeeper / Houseperson

Lark Hospitality Career Site • Newbury, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This employee must display effective listening and communication skills, initiative, ability to work independently and in teams, and lead by example. He/she must exercise good judgment and discretion, display practical problem-solving skills, and provide excellent customer service. Additionally, he/she must be able to multitask, maintain composure under pressure, and display high professionalism, integrity, and follow-through. We expect our employees to approach their work with passion and enthusiasm and pay attention to customer satisfaction. We also expect our employees to champion, embrace, and live the company values. Our Values embody: Integrity: We are honest, genuine, and transparent in our interactions. Concern For Others: We care for each other and our guests. Collaboration: We value diversity and “come as you are” spirit and personality. Accountability: We make mistakes, learn from them, and strive for continuous improvement. Hospitality Soul: We have fun creating lifelong memories for each other and our guests.

Requirements

• Experience working in hotels/inns/resorts
• Knowledge of housekeeping
• General maintenance knowledge
• Extended periods of walking, standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Moderate to frequent levels of computer keying using both hands and viewing material on a computer screen.

Responsibilities

• Sweep all hotel walkways of dirt, debris, and cigarette butts into a dustpan and dispose of them appropriately.
• Wash down hotel exterior walkways, porches, and walls with hose and cleaning chemicals (as necessary).
• Pick up and remove trash throughout the parking lot and from outside trash receptacles and transport to the dumpster.
• Sweep all cobwebs from stairwells and remove bird nests from fire alarms and overhead railings.
• Wipe down railings in walkways and stairwells.
• Maintain beach area - raking sand in the mornings, ensuring the beach is clear of debris from storms.
• Complete daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual projects as assigned, i.e. wash windows, rotate mattresses, wash walkways, clean cobwebs throughout the Inn, etc.
• Water plant material as necessary in the summer months - outside flower pots.
• Understand the uses of all cleaning equipment and chemicals, read and follow safety labels on bottles, and follow instructions for use; operate hotel equipment safely and efficiently.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed