JOB SUMMARY
Position has responsibility for maintaining the grounds and keeping golf
course turf in playing condition. Position focuses on ensuring guest
and employee satisfaction and achieving the operating budget.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education
and Experience
• 2-year degree from an accredited university
in Agriculture, Horticulture, or related major; 2 years experience in
the landscaping/grounds or related professional area.
OR
• 4-year
bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Agriculture, Horticulture,
or related major; no work experience required.
CORE WORK
ACTIVITIES
Managing Day-to-Day
Operations
• Assists in evaluating and implementing new
technologies, equipment and supplies.
• Consults with the Director
of Grounds/Director of Golf to plan and review work projects.
•
Determines work priorities related to specific tasks such as fertilizing,
irrigating, seeding, mowing, raking and spraying.
• Ensures all lawns
and plantings are properly watered, fertilized and cared for to promote healthy
growth and prevent problems.
• Ensures compliance with all Grounds
departmental policies, standards and procedures.
• Ensures contractors
quality of work and compliance with safety policies and procedures.
•
Helps ensure regulatory compliance to facility regulations and safety
standards.
• Helps maintain inventory of irrigation and other critical
items.
• Helps to manage the overall look of the golf course including
lawn care and maintenance, irrigation, horticultural/pruning, weed control, pest
and disease control.
• Keeps equipment maintained and operating
at optimum effectiveness, efficiency and safety.
• Maintains accurate
logs and records as required.
• Manages parts, supplies and equipment
inventories within budget.
• Mixes and prepares recommended spray
and dust solutions.
• Participates as needed in the investigation
of employee accidents.
• Recognizes potential problems and takes
corrective action.
• Understands and complies with loss prevention
policies and procedures.
• Understands employee positions well enough
to perform duties in employees' absence.
• Walks the golf course on
a daily basis to ensure clean up and job assignments are being followed.
Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service
• Creates
a positive atmosphere for guest relations.
• Provides services that
are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
Additional Responsibilities
• Analyzes information
and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
•
Provides information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written
form, e-mail, or in person.
• Keeps up-to-date technically and applying
new knowledge to your job.
At Marriott
International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer,
welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster
an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued
and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent,
and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any
protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected
by applicable law.
The Luxury Collection Hotels &
Resorts, with over 120 properties in more than 35 countries, offers the promise
of authentic experiences that evoke lasting, treasured memories.
Our more than 100 years of experience, beginning in 1906 under the Italian CIGA
brand – a collection of Europe's most celebrated and iconic properties – serves
as a solid foundation as we continuously evolve to exceed the desires of
the luxury traveler.