Superintendent of Grounds Non-Certified

Marriott•Marco Island, FL

6d•$89,000 - $121,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position has responsibility for supervising and coordinating activities of employees engaged in maintaining the grounds and keeping golf course turf in playing condition. The position focuses on ensuring guest and employee satisfaction and achieving the operating budget. Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of “Wonderful Hospitality. Always.” by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that’s synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you. JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you’re happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand’s namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you’ll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That’s The JW Treatment™. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

Requirements

2-year degree from an accredited university in Agriculture, Horticulture, or related major; 2 years experience in the landscaping/grounds or related professional area.
4-year bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Agriculture, Horticulture, or related major; no work experience required.

Responsibilities

Consults with the Director of Grounds/Director of Golf to plan and review work projects.
Determines work priorities and schedules employees to specific tasks such as fertilizing, irrigating, seeding, mowing, raking and spraying.
Directs and assists employees engaged in maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment.
Ensures all lawns and plantings are properly watered, fertilized and cared for to promote healthy growth and prevent problems.
Ensures compliance with all Grounds departmental policies, standards and procedures.
Ensures contractors quality of work and compliance with safety policies and procedures.
Helps ensure regulatory compliance to facility regulations and safety standards.
Helps to manage the overall look of the golf course including lawn care and maintenance, irrigation, horticultural/pruning, weed control, pest and disease control.
Is able to perform all employees functions if necessary.
Keeps equipment maintained and operating at optimum effectiveness, efficiency and safety.
Maintains accurate logs and records as required.
Manages parts, supplies and equipment inventories within budget.
Mixes and prepares recommended spray and dust solutions.
Recognizes potential problems and takes corrective action.
Supervises and manages employees.
Supervises the day to day operations of the Grounds department to ensure the maintenance and upkeep of the property golf course.
Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.
Communicates the importance of safety procedures, detailing procedure codes, ensuring employee understanding of safety codes, monitoring processes and procedures related to safety.
Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Ensures all employees have the proper supplies, equipment and uniforms.
Ensures and maintaining the productivity level of employees.
Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.
Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.
Gets members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
Assists in developing and managing grounds landscaping capital expenditure projects to achieve budgeted goals.
Comprehends and is able to understand budgets, operating statements and payroll progress reports to participate in the management of Grounds landscaping and related areas as needed.
Participates in the management of the department controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
Understands the impact of Grounds landscaping operations on the overall property financial goals and objectives.
Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
Ensures that quality standards and customers expectations are met on a daily basis.
Helps ensure necessary permits and licenses are obtained and kept current.
Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
Brings issues to the attention of the Director of Grounds and Human Resources as necessary.
Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently, disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process.
Identifies the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Participates in employee recognition program, publicly recognizing good quality, performance and service.
Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Keeps up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.