Landscaper

The Landscaper / Groundskeeper plays a key role in preserving the overall beauty, functionality, and guest experience of the Palm Heights property. This position is responsible for the daily care, presentation, and upkeep of all hotel grounds—including landscaped areas, pathways, and beachfront—ensuring they consistently reflect Palm Heights’ high aesthetic and operational standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Maintain the overall appearance and cleanliness of all hotel grounds, landscaped areas, and beachfront in line with Palm Heights brand standards.
• Conduct daily inspections of exterior grounds and surrounding building areas to identify debris, damage, or maintenance needs, ensuring flower beds, green spaces, and walkways are well kept at all times.
• Perform basic masonry and minor repair work related to landscaping features, pathways, and outdoor structures as required.
• Carry out chemical testing and safe treatment of plants and lawns, including fertilization, pest control, and soil care, following approved environmental and safety guidelines.
• Perform routine maintenance of indoor and outdoor water features, including fountains, by managing filter changes, water quality, and general upkeep.
• Care for and maintain all interior and exterior plants, flowers, shrubs, and greenery, including pruning, replanting, and replacement as needed.
• Identify and replace burnt out or damaged exterior lighting to ensure both safety and visual appeal throughout the property.
• Assist with the movement and repositioning of furniture, landscaping elements, or equipment across hotel venues in support of events or operational needs.
• Support associated grounds related maintenance functions and collaborate with the broader engineering and operations teams as needed.
• Carry out additional duties related to grounds and property upkeep as assigned by the leadership team.
• Must be comfortable working a flexible schedule, including working outside of normal business hours (i.e. evenings, weekends and public holidays, as needed).

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• May be exposed to a noisy, humid and hot environment. Temperatures will vary depending on weather
• Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling or otherwise move objects.
• Frequently lift 25lbs, occasionally lift 50lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to walk throughout work shift to accomplish tasks
• Knowledge of landscaping techniques, plant care, and basic grounds maintenance practices.
• Ability to safely handle landscaping tools, chemicals, and equipment.