Groundskeeper

*All applicants who are offered employment with The Alfond Inn will be subject to a criminal background check. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of that background check

General Purpose:

The Grounds Keeper safely and efficiently maintains, improves, and repairs the hotel grounds so that our guest will have a pleasant experience.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Sweep all hotel walkways of dirt, debris, and cigarette butts into dustpan receptacle and dispose appropriately

Wash down hotel exterior walkways and walls with hose and cleaning chemicals as necessary

Clean garbage from parking lot and operate parking lot vacuum to remove dirt and leaves (prevent accumulation)

Sweep all cobwebs from stairwells and remove bird nests from fire alarms and overhead railings

Wipe down railings in walkways and stairwells

Mow grass, fertilize, and treat for weeds as needed

Edge mulch beds located throughout property as needed

Weed removal from all planting areas

Recommend and treat hotel’s trees and shrubbery with the appropriate fertilizer, insecticide, and other care necessary to foster attractive growth

Prune or remove dead branches or plant material that has expired

Plan and execute planting on a continuous basis to provide appropriate color for each season

Water plant material as necessary in summer months

Turn over mulch regularly to give it a fresh appearance, replace all mulch bi-annually

Read and follow safety labels on chemical bottles; refer to MSDS sheets before use; understand the uses of all cleaning equipment; operate hotel equipment in a safe and efficient manner: 

* Equipment may vary at location but may include:  Power Washer, Carpet Cleaner, Leaf Blower, Lawn Mower, Parking Lot Sweeper

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance  
• Holiday PTO
• Vacation PTO 
• 401K