Groundskeeper wanted immediately: APPLY HERE
Posting Date Nov 04, 2021
Job Number 21128413
Job Category Landscaping & Grounds
Location Protea Hotel O.R. Tambo Airport, Corner York and Gladiator Streets Rhodesfield, Johannesburg, South Africa, South Africa
Brand Protea Hotels
Schedule Full-Time
Relocation? N
Position Type Non-Management
Located Remotely? N
Protea Hotels by Marriott® is the leading hospitality brand in Africa and one of the most widely recognized hospitality brands on the continent, with over 90 hotels across South Africa, Zambia, Nigeria, Namibia, Ghana, Tanzania and Uganda. If you have a passion for delivering every guest a personalized service experience and desire to be part of the ‘Coolest Hotel Brand in South Africa’, join the Protea Hotels by Marriott® team today!
POSITION SUMMARY
Monitor property grounds to ensure a pleasant appearance. Maintain lawns by mowing, edging, raking leaves, and performing other lawn maintenance functions. Wash, clean, and re-fuel all equipment after use. Maintain flower beds, baskets, and boxes by watering, removing weeds, trimming, and performing other maintenance. Remove and bag trash from all exterior trash cans. Maintain the appearance of fountains, planters, or other grounds features by cleaning, replacing or making repairs. Maintain the appearance and safety of sidewalks, driveways, cart paths, or parking lots by filling in cracks, holes, and making other repairs. Operate tractors, trucks, or utility vehicles to transport equipment and supplies.
Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report defective equipment, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
Support team to reach common goals. Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines (e.g., to identify defects). Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance. Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces as well as up and down ladders. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Removal of snow and maintenance of ice management (if applicable). Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
CRITICAL TASKS
Safety and Security
Report work-related accidents, or other injuries immediately upon occurrence to manager/supervisor.
Follow policies and procedures for the safe operation and storage of tools, equipment, and machines.
Use proper equipment, wear appropriate personal protective clothing (PPE), and employ correct lifting procedures, as necessary, to avoid injury.
Follow company and department safety and security policies and procedures to ensure a clean, safe, and secure environment.
Identify and correct unsafe work procedures or conditions and/or report them to management and security/safety personnel.
Complete appropriate safety training and certifications to perform work tasks.
Follow Hazardous Material Management Program procedures for handling and disposing of chemicals, fertilizer, pesticides, blood borne pathogens, etc., including using Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
Maintain awareness of undesirable persons on property premises.
Policies and Procedures:
Protect company tools, equipment, machines, or other assets in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Follow company and department policies and procedures.
Protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers.
Ensure uniform, nametags, and personal appearance are clean, hygienic, professional and in compliance with company policies and procedures.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
Working with Others
Support all co-workers and treat them with dignity and respect.
Physical Tasks:
Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines (e.g., to identify defects).
Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift.
Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance.
Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces.
Move up and down a ladder.
Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
Removal of snow and maintenance of ice management (if applicable).
Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
Property Grounds Maintenance:
Monitor property grounds to ensure a pleasant appearance.
Monitor weather conditions and seek shelter in the event of severe weather, such as a lightning storm.
Landscaping Equipment Operation and Maintenance
Report defective equipment to manager/supervisor.
Perform pre-operation equipment safety check when using any mower or other equipment.
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES:
Interpersonal Skills:
Team Work
Diversity Relations
Personal Attributes:
Safety Orientation
Presentation
Dependability
Positive Demeanor
Physical Abilities:
Proper Lifting Techniques
Work Conditions
Physical Strength
Equipment Operation and Maintenance:
Hand Tools
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
High school diploma/G.E.D. equivalent
Related Work Experience:
Less than 1-year related work experience
Supervisory Experience:
No supervisory experience is required
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
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