Gardener

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts; Sharjah; On-site; AED 28,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, is seeking a Groundskeeper to monitor and maintain outdoor spaces. The role involves planting, irrigation, lawn care, and equipment operation to ensure a pristine property environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and at least 1 year of related experience. This is a full-time, on-site position requiring physical stamina and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• At least 1 year related work experience preferred.
• No supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor property grounds to maintain a pleasant appearance.
• Maintain fountains, planters, and grounds features via cleaning, repairs, or replacements.
• Install new flowers, shrubs, grass, and trees.
• Care for flower beds, baskets, and boxes through watering, weeding, trimming.
• Replace and transplant trees and shrubs as needed.
• Edge and trim lawns and maintain overall lawn health.
• Install, maintain, and operate irrigation systems.
• Remove trash from exterior bins and keep the grounds clean.
• Operate equipment to transport tools and materials as required.
• Follow safety policies and report unsafe conditions to management.

Skills

Endurance

Manual dexterity

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Information

Job Number: 26115774

Job Category: Landscaping & Grounds

Location: Al Muntazah Street, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates, 79797VIEW ON MAP

Schedule: Full Time

Located Remotely?: N

Position Type: Non-Management

Position Summary

• Monitor property grounds to ensure a pleasant appearance.
• Maintain the appearance of fountains, planters, or other grounds features by cleaning, replacing or making repairs.
• Install new flowers, bulbs, grass, trees, and shrubs.
• Maintain flower beds, baskets, and boxes by watering, removing weeds, trimming, and performing other maintenance.
• Replace and transplant trees, flowers, and shrubs.
• Maintain trees and shrubs by trimming and pruning.
• Trim and edge grass in areas that mowers cannot reach.
• Maintain lawns by mowing, edging, raking leaves, and performing other lawn maintenance.
• Install, maintain, and operate irrigation systems.
• Remove and bag trash from all exterior trash cans.
• Operate dump trucks, tractors, trucks, or utility vehicles to transport equipment, supplies, materials, and debris.
• Wash, clean, and re-fuel all equipment after use.
• 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; protect company assets.
• Support team to reach common goals.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
• 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: At least 1 year of related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.

Required Qualifications

License or Certification: Valid Driver’s License

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

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