General Job Requirements:
Gurney's Newport offers 257 guestrooms and more event space than any other property in Newport. Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina is a popular destination for all sorts of stylish business and social gatherings, as well as truly memorable weddings. Our expansive grounds offer 360-degree water views, providing an ideal setting for our fine restaurant overlooking Newport Harbor, lounge with wraparound deck, full-service spa, and outdoor saltwater pool.
BASIC PURPOSE:
The main responsibilities of this position is to maintain grounds of the facilities and clear walkways to ensure a safe and pleasant environment for Gurney’s hotel guests.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, mowing, removing thatch, trimming, and edging around flower beds, walks, and walls.
- Mow and edge lawns, using power mowers and edgers.
- Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, and shrubs, and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools.
- Attach wires from planted trees to support stakes.
- Decorate gardens with stones and plants.
- Follow planned landscaping designs to determine where to lay sod, sow grass, or plant flowers and foliage.
- Gather and remove litter.
- Haul or spread topsoil, and spread straw over seeded soil to hold soil in place.
- Plan and cultivate lawns and gardens.
- Prune and trim trees, shrubs, and hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
- Rake, mulch, and compost leaves.
- Trim, pick, and clean flower beds.
- Water lawns, trees, and plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans.
- Build forms, and mix and pour cement to form garden borders.
- Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters and other grounds features.
- Shovel snow from walks, driveways, and parking lots, and spread salt in those areas.
- Use irrigation methods to adjust the amount of water consumption and to prevent waste.
- Operate powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain-saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws.
- Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge and brush trimmers, and axes.
Education Requirements:.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent recommended but not mandatory
- Experience: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Skills and Abilities: Read, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.
Benefits:
Competitive Rates Opportunity for Advancement Fun and beautiful work environment Employee Meals Employee Discounts (Position may qualify for additional compensation/benefits)
To Apply:
Email resume to: Jason.Rubin@GurneysResorts.com
Apply online at: https://secure3.entertimeonline.com/ta/PPC3692.careers?rnd=ALH&JobsSearch=1
By mail or in person at: 1 Goat Island Road, Newport RI 02840