Head 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:

• Reports directly to the Facilities Manager as a working supervisor – assigns duties and trains all new grounds associates
• Participates in the planning, developing and maintaining of all landscaping areas of the Resort
• Ensures compliance with all corporate policies and procedures to ensure guest satisfaction
• Responsible for grooming and maintenance of all resort grounds areas, indoor and outdoor plants and gardens, 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, 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 7 years landscaping experience; minimum 2 years of supervisory 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 75 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

Please take the time to review our web site http://www.harrisonresort.com

Please forward your current resume to hhshr@harrisonresort.com or fax to 604-796-4712.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.