Grounds Keeper

Would you say that you are you energetic, enthusiastic, enjoy working and have a passion for the hospitality industry? Then this is the perfect job for you! Harrison Hot Springs!!Great place to live – Great place to work!

Duties and responsibilities:

• Ensures compliance with all corporate policies and procedures to ensure guest satisfaction
• Responsible for grooming and maintenance of all resort grounds areas including: working with various power tools safely, seasonal planting and pruning, snow removal, communicate with other departments regarding functions which will be done and able to work with minimal supervision
• Able to attend to work reliably
• Able to work safely and securely in a manner that protects the integrity and safety of the guest, associates and hotel 

The successful candidate will possess the following skill-set:

• Minimum 4 years landscaping experience
• Horticultural background, education or certification
• Must have a valid Class 5 drivers license with proof of a clean driver’s abstract
• Possess pesticide license and application of pesticides and fertilizers
• Proven experience in operation of landscaping equipment and snow removal equipment
• Proven experience in sod, pruning, rockery, hedging, cultivation weeding, planting & clean up
• Proven experience in operation of irrigation systems, landscaping lighting, & digging for posts
• Responsible for roof drains and eaves, parking lot cleaning, & pressure washing
• Responsible for keeping landscaping inventories at required levels and maintenance of all landscaping equipment
• Physically fit and able and willing to withstand year round outdoor elements
• Passion for landscaping and have pride in their job
• Self-motivated and hard working, work independently with minimal supervision
• Working knowledge of indoor plant care and gardens required
• Proven experience with soil, weeding, edging, compost and bark mulch
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to operate power tractors, mowers, weed-eaters etc required
• Proven outstanding listening and problem solving skills required
• Proven ability to multi-task and take direction well required
• Proven safe work capabilities and reliable attendance record required
• Proven organizational skills required
• Second language is an asset
• Flexible to a changing schedule

All qualified candidates are asked to please forward up to date resume to hhshr@harrisonresort.com or fax to 604-796-4712.