FULL-TIME Houseperson

Wequassett; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Vacation/Holiday benefits

401(k) Savings Plan with matching

Hotel Room Discount programs

Job summary

Havana Cabana in Key West, FL invites applications for the Groundskeeper/Houseperson role. You will maintain exterior grounds, assist with interior public spaces, and support the housekeeping team to ensure a clean, safe, and guest-ready environment.

Ideal candidates have prior groundskeeping, landscaping, housekeeping, or general maintenance experience and can work outdoors in heat and humidity. You must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stay on your feet for extended periods, including weekends

Qualifications

• Previous groundskeeping, landscaping, housekeeping, or general maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, humidity, and varying weather conditions.
• Lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Stand, walk, bend, and perform physical labor for extended periods.
• Basic knowledge of landscaping equipment and safety procedures.
• Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain landscaped areas, lawns, walkways, parking areas, pool surroundings, and exterior public spaces.
• Perform routine landscaping duties including mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, planting, and watering.
• Remove trash, debris, leaves, and fallen branches from property grounds daily.
• Inspect exterior areas for safety hazards and report maintenance concerns promptly.
• Monitor irrigation systems and notify management of malfunctions.
• Maintain outdoor furniture, signage, and guest-facing exterior elements in clean and orderly condition.
• Support storm preparation and post-storm cleanup efforts.
• Safely operate and maintain landscaping tools and equipment in accordance with safety standards.
• Clean and maintain public restrooms, hallways, stairwells, elevators, and back-of-house areas.
• Empty trash and remove soiled linens from housekeeping carts and guest rooms as assigned.
• Restock housekeeping supplies and assist with supply organization.
• Move furniture and assist with special cleaning projects as directed.
• Maintain cleanliness of interior public spaces in accordance with hotel standards.
• Respond courteously to guest questions and provide assistance as needed.
• Follow all hotel safety procedures and emergency protocols.
• Report suspicious activity, safety hazards, or maintenance concerns immediately.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Landscaping

Housekeeping

General maintenance

Outdoor work

Physical stamina

Safety procedures

Weekend/Holiday availability

Job description

Description

Who we are:

A Cuban-Inspired Paradise in Key West!

Waterfront located, Havana Cabana radiates Cuba's joyful and sometimes rebellious spirit, embracing the art & culture that famously seduced Hemingway and deeply influenced Key West! Named one of Florida's Top 10 Resorts by Travel & Leisure, Havana Cabana is a lush escape from reality where the best of Key West is experienced with an intoxicating Cuban flare.

The Groundskeeper / Houseperson is primarily responsible for maintaining the exterior grounds, landscaping, and outdoor public areas of the hotel to ensure a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment. This position also supports the Housekeeping department by maintaining interior public spaces and assisting with any operational needs as required.

This role is essential to preserving property standards, ensuring safety, and supporting overall guest satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Groundskeeping (Primary Function)

Maintain landscaped areas, lawns, walkways, parking areas, pool surroundings, and exterior public spaces.

Perform routine landscaping duties including mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, planting, and watering.

Remove trash, debris, leaves, and fallen branches from property grounds daily.

Inspect exterior areas for safety hazards and report maintenance concerns promptly.

Monitor irrigation systems and notify management of malfunctions.

Maintain outdoor furniture, signage, and guest-facing exterior elements in clean and orderly condition.

Support storm preparation and post-storm cleanup efforts.

Safely operate and maintain landscaping tools and equipment in accordance with safety standards.

Houseperson / Housekeeping Support (Secondary Function)

Clean and maintain public restrooms, hallways, stairwells, elevators, and back-of-house areas.

Empty trash and remove soiled linens from housekeeping carts and guest rooms as assigned.

Restock housekeeping supplies and assist with supply organization.

Move furniture and assist with special cleaning projects as directed.

Maintain cleanliness of interior public spaces in accordance with hotel standards.

Guest Service & Safety

Respond courteously to guest questions and provide assistance as needed.

Follow all hotel safety procedures and emergency protocols.

Report suspicious activity, safety hazards, or maintenance concerns immediately.

Qualifications

Previous groundskeeping, landscaping, housekeeping, or general maintenance experience preferred.

Ability to work outdoors in heat, humidity, and varying weather conditions.

Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.

Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical labor for extended periods.

Basic knowledge of landscaping equipment and safety procedures preferred.

Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Company Benefits

Havana Cabana is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits plan that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!

For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance programs geared to you and your family’s needs as well as Vacation/Holiday benefits. For your financial wellness our resort provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life Insurance and Short and Long-Term Disability. In addition, our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing us as the employer of your future.

Havana Cabana is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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