Groundskeeper at Shaner Hotel Group Limited Partnership in Key Largo, Florida

Job Description:

The Hotel Groundskeeper will be responsible for the overall maintenance and upkeep of the hotel grounds and landscaping on a daily basis in order to achieve and provide a clean, comfortable, presentable and positive guest experience. The Groundskeeper will support general hotel maintenance and grounds keeping functions as directed.

• Responsible for clearing all trash, weeds, brush and debris from the hotel grounds.


• Responsible for manually watering all plants and flowers located on hotel grounds.


• Responsible for weeding, mulching and tree trimming whenever necessary or as directed. (This will require the use of equipment such as sheers, blade saw and other gardening tools.)


• Responsible for the maintenance of plant life throughout the hotel.


• Cleans hotel grounds and removes litter and trash on a daily and consistent basis.


• Responsible for daily upkeep of the property buildings and grounds which includes removing, cleaning and replacement of trash bins.


• Responsible for the daily upkeep of the hotel’s trash room.


• Responsible for the care, maintenance and inventory of all grounds keeping supplies used as part of the grounds keeper role and ensures they are safe and in good working conditions.


• Responsible for cleaning and removing all accumulated debris and trash from the canal located adjacent to hotel’s restaurant.


• Responsible for maintaining a clean, clear and presentable third floor deck which includes the organizing of lounge chairs, tables as well as clearing of all trash and debris.


• Sweeps or blows all hotel roadside entrances, walkways and hotel back areas.


• Performs daily walk-thru of the hotel grounds and identifies, reports as well as addresses areas with immediate grounds keeping needs.


• Continually monitors all work areas for safety and sanitation.


• Ensures clean and clear sidewalks and driveways as needed in order to maintain a safe environment for all associates and hotel guests.


• Responsible for maintaining a clean, clear and presentable pool area which includes the organizing of pool chairs, tables as well as clearing of all trash and debris.


• Responsible for pressure cleaning all hotel entrances, pool deck and third floor deck on a weekly basis.


• Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Engineer of the hotel.

Supportive Job Functions:

•  Work with flexibility during high volume periods and cover shifts when necessary within the department.


• Communicate all information related to the property to the Chief Engineer in a timely manner.


•  Be available and able to give local direction to guests.


• Be available and able to give out general hotel knowledge to guest.


• Be available and able to assist guests with requests, questions, and problems not engineering related.


• Work with the Chief Engineer as well as ensure compliance in all safety related matters.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

•  Must be able to work a flexible work schedule to include weekends, morning, mid and night shifts. 

• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.

• Must have good customer service skills

• Must be detail oriented with outstanding organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to exercise good judgment in regards to hotel grounds maintenance and upkeep needs.

• Be able to maintain a clean and functional work space.

• Ability to multi task and remain calm in a high volume environment. 

• Work with minimal supervision.

• Work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.

• Work well under pressure of organizing and attaining production schedules and timeliness.

• Follow directions thoroughly.