Gardener

Sheraton; Sharjah; On-site; AED 27,900 - 39,060; Full time

Job summary

Sheraton in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a dedicated groundskeeper to monitor and maintain outdoor spaces, including lawns, flower beds, and exterior features. This on-site role requires operating maintenance equipment, cleaning, and safe handling of tools to preserve a welcoming resort environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and up to one year of related experience. This full-time position emphasizes teamwork and adherence to Marriott standards for guest

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Less than 1 year related work experience.
• No supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor property grounds to ensure a pleasant appearance.
• Maintain lawns by mowing, edging, raking leaves, and performing other lawn maintenance functions.
• Wash, clean, and re-fuel all equipment after use.
• Maintain flower beds, baskets, and boxes by watering, removing weeds, trimming, and performing other maintenance.
• Remove and bag trash from exterior trash cans.
• Maintain the appearance of fountains, planters, or other grounds features by cleaning, replacing or making repairs.
• Maintain sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas by filling cracks and holes and making repairs.
• Operate tractors, trucks, or utility vehicles to transport equipment and supplies.
• Follow safety, security, and company policies; report defects and injuries to the supervisor.

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY Monitor property grounds to ensure a pleasant appearance. Maintain lawns by mowing, edging, raking leaves, and performing other lawn maintenance functions. Wash, clean, and re-fuel all equipment after use. Maintain flower beds, baskets, and boxes by watering, removing weeds, trimming, and performing other maintenance. Remove and bag trash from all exterior trash cans. Maintain the appearance of fountains, planters, or other grounds features by cleaning, replacing or making repairs. Maintain the appearance and safety of sidewalks, driveways, cart paths, or parking lots by filling in cracks, holes, and making other repairs. Operate tractors, trucks, or utility vehicles to transport equipment and supplies. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report defective equipment, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Support team to reach common goals. Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines (e.g., to identify defects). Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance. Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces as well as up and down ladders. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Removal of snow and maintenance of ice management (if applicable). Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Related Work Experience: Less than 1-year related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.
• License or Certification: None

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