Landscaper

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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