Grounds Person

The Whiteface Lodge Resort

Lake Placid, NY

posted November 26, 2024

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Compensation: $18.00 to $22.00 per hour

Opportunity:  Grounds Person

Clean and maintain public hotel areas and hotel grounds according to established brand/ hotel guest service and sustainability standards.

Your Growth Path

Engineer - Chief Engineer - Area Chief Engineer

Your Focus

  • Responsible for manually watering all plants and flowers located on hotel grounds, and the maintenance of plant life throughout the hotel.
  • Responsible for weeding, mulching and tree trimming whenever necessary or as directed. (This will require the use of equipment such as sheers, blade saw and other gardening tools.)
  • Cleans hotel grounds and removes litter and trash on a daily and consistent basis.
  • Responsible for daily upkeep of the property buildings and grounds which includes removing, cleaning and replacement of trash bins, and upkeep of the hotel’s trash room.
  • Responsible for the care, maintenance and inventory of all grounds keeping supplies used as part of the grounds keeper role and ensures they are safe and in good working conditions.
  • Responsible for cleaning and removing all accumulated debris and trash from the canal located adjacent to the hotel's restaurant.
  • Sweeps or blows all hotel roadside entrances, walkways and hotel back areas.
  • Performs daily walk-through of the hotel grounds and identifies, reports as well as addresses areas with immediate grounds keeping needs.
  • Continually monitors all work areas for safety and sanitation.
  • Ensures clean and clear sidewalks and driveways as needed in order to maintain a safe environment for all associates and hotel guests.
  • Responsible for maintaining a clean, clear and presentable pool area which includes the organizing of pool chairs, tables as well as clearing of all trash and debris.
  • Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
  • Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and comply with MSDS and OSHA standards.
  • Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
  • Perform other duties as requested by management.

Your Background and Skills

  • High School diploma and Trade school course work in related fields preferred.
  • Previous engineer/maintenance experience or equivalent training required.

Work Context

  • Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends and alternate shifts.
  • Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, kneeling, stooping, crawling and climbing.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

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