Grounds Maintenance Keeper

Sheraton; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous staff discounts

Free duty meals

Discounted onsite parking

Employee Assistance Program

Personalised training

Birthday Leave

Job summary

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Keeper to join our Engineering Team. If you have experience in general grounds maintenance, you will be responsible for the upkeep of resort grounds, guest areas and exterior spaces.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will perform outdoor work in a hotel setting, operate gardening equipment, and contribute to a welcoming, five-star environment for our guests.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in groundskeeping or landscaping, general maintenance, property maintenance, handy man or repairperson in hotels, hospitals, facilities, residential or commercial.
• Availability to work flexible shifts and weekends.
• Will be used to physical, outdoor work in hot conditions and be able to work in a team reporting to the Director of Engineering
• Ability to Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects with safe manual handling, and stand/ walk for extended period of time.
• A positive attitude and professional demeanor

Responsibilities

• Monitor property grounds to ensure a pleasant appearance.
• Maintain the appearance of grounds, including features and planters.
• 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 motorised equipment to transport equipment, supplies, materials, and debris.
• Wash, clean, and re-fuel all equipment after use.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Maintenance

Job description

Marriott International is the world’s leading global hospitality company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. With over 10,000 properties, you’ll find us in your neighbourhood and in 148 countries across the globe. Learn about our 30+ hotel brands at www.marriott.com/marriott-brands.mi. Find Your World.™

Marriott International has been certified as a Great Place To Work® Australia New Zealand Pty Ltd. This accreditation cements our reputation as an employer of choice, and demonstrates that our company core value ‘Put People First’, means we are providing associates with what is most important to them.

The Benefits

Enjoy the benefits of unlimited career opportunities, to attract and retain the best and brightest people for our team, we offer a range of exceptional benefits, including:

• Generous discounts on accommodation, food, beverage and spa treatments around the world - for you, your family and friends too!
• Exclusive discounts on health cover, electronics, appliances and more!
• Free duty meals every workday!
• Discounted onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Program - make the most of confidential counselling and support for you and your immediate family – all fully-covered by us.
• Personalised online and in-person training
• Birthday Leave - each year you get the gift of 1 day paid leave to spend at any point during your birthday month

The Location

The iconic Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast is surrounded by lush tropical gardens and sparkling blue lagoons, comprising 295 guest rooms and suites, 9 meeting venues, three restaurants and bars in an absolute beachfront environment.

Department

To assist us in maintaining our reputation for outstanding customer service, we are currently seeking an enthusiastic Grounds Maintenance Keeper to join our Engineering Team.

Job Description

If you have experience in general grounds maintenance we would love to hear from you. As our Ground Maintenance Keeperyou will be responsible for general garden upkeep of the resort, guest rooms and public areas.

Role

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will be responsible to ensure well maintained and presentable grounds at all times.

Daily tasks

• Monitor property grounds to ensure a pleasant appearance.
• Maintain the appearance of grounds, including features and planters.
• 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 motorised equipment to transport equipment, supplies, materials, and debris.
• Wash, clean, and re-fuel all equipment after use.

Successful Candidates will have:

• Previous experience in groundskeeping or landscaping, general maintenance, property maintenance, handy man or repairperson in hotels, hospitals, facilities, residential or commercial.
• Availability to work flexible shifts and weekends.
• Will be used to physical, outdoor work in hot conditions and be able to work in a team reporting to the Director of Engineering
• Ability to § Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects with safe manual handling, and stand/ walk for extended period of time.
• A positive attitude and professional demeanor

Working for Sheraton is so much more than just a job, it's a lifestyle.

This role provides a great opportunity to learn about the workings of a five star hotel operation. Be your best. Start your career at Sheraton, where you don't just work – you belong.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

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