Groundskeeper

Appone; Florida; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Safety Harbor Resort and Spa in Florida is seeking a full-time Groundskeeper to maintain luxurious gardens, trees, lawns, and plants around the resort. The role involves hands-on care of landscape features and seasonal plantings to preserve the property’s beauty.

You will operate mowers and related equipment, manage irrigation and drainage, prune plantings, and assist in preparing grounds for severe weather, ensuring safety and pristine outdoor spaces for guests.

Responsibilities

• Installs, plants, maintains and fertilizes all gardens and areas.
• Maintains water fountains, fences, gates, retaining walls, rock gardeens, outdoor lighting and other design features.
• Digs trenches and levels grounds.
• Keeps outdoor furniture clean and in good repair.
• Applies mulch, fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides.
• Maintains green spaces by weeding, trimming and pruning.
• Removes unwanted or unhealthy plants, shrubs, and trees, as well as downed limbs.
• Operates hand tools and power equipment, including mowers, leaf blowers, tillers, backhoes and tractors.
• Waters lawns and gardens, keeping automated irrigation operational.
• Rakes leaves and other vegetation from lawns and flower beds.
• Removes trash and debris from outdoor areas.
• Works with mainteneance crews as necessary.
• Prepares grounds for any hurricane issues as necessary.
• Responsible for maintaining all equipment and fixtures. Responsible for keeping equipment clean and maintained as needed. Chemical treatment may be required to maintain these systems.
• Responsible for maintaining of all life safety equipment, sprinkler systems and fire extinguishers throughout the resort and spa to ensure proper working condition and fire protection is in compliance with OSHA and local codes.
• Responsible for maintaining the mechanical rooms in a safe environment and be sure everything is in safe working order.Responsible for reporting any safety needs to appropriate managers.

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the Organization The Safety Harbor Resort and Spa offers luxurious accommodations with breathtaking views of Tampa Bay and the City of Tampa. With state-of-the-art meeting facilities, memorable wedding venues, Spa services to rejuvenate the body and soul, world class wellness center, swimming pools filled with our own mineral springs, indoor lounge and bayfront Tiki bar and much more, we are always looking for exceptional team members who work well with others and provide an unforgettable experience for our guests.
We have proven success since 1924. Work surrounding the breathtaking views of Tampa Bay, enjoy world class wellness benefits, medical, vision and dental insurance. Paid vacations, sick leave and public holidays and many other benefits.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Category Maintenance

Position Room Care

Description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Groundskeeper position maintains the luxurious gardens, trees, lawns, flowers and plants keeping all horticulture attractive and pleasant to view.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Installs, plants, maintains and fertilizes all the gardens and areas on the Safety Harbor Resort and Spa facility areas.
• Installs and maintains water fountains, fences, gates, retaining walls, rock gardeens, outdoor lighting and other design features.
• Digs trenches and levels grounds.
• Keeps outdoor furniture clean and in good repair.
• Applies mulch, fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides.
• Maintains green spaces by weeding, trimming and pruning.
• Removes unwanted or unhealthy plants, shrubs, and trees, as well as downed limbs.
• Operates hand tools and power equipment, including mowers, leaf blowers, tillers, backhoes and tractors.
• Waters lawns and gardens, keeping automated irrigation operational.
• Rakes leaves and other vegetation from lawns and flower beds.
• Removes trash and debris from outdoor areas.
• Works with mainteneance crews as necessary.
• Prepares grounds for any hurricane issues as necessary.
• Responsible for maintaining all equipment and fixtures. Responsible for keeping equipment clean and maintained as needed. Chemical treatment may be required to maintain these systems.
• Responsible for maintaining of all life safety equipment, sprinkler systems and fire extinguishers throughout the resort and spa to ensure proper working condition and fire protection is in compliance with OSHA and local codes.
• Responsible for maintaining the mechanical rooms in a safe environment and be sure everything is in safe working order.Responsible for reporting any safety needs to appropriate managers.

This position is currently accepting applications.