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Grounds Keeper, Full Time
Rate of Pay: $21.64/hour

Opportunity Awaits on the beautiful Island of Hawaii... King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort Courtyard by Marriott currently has an opening for a talented Full Time Grounds Keeper to share the aloha spirit and strive to create a memorable guest experience.

Brief Summary of Job: Responsible for routine landscape and grounds maintenance of the property.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the job include but are not limited to:

• Maintain a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times, while providing personalized service to hotel guests.
• Communicate effectively with guests and fellow team members.
• Cleans, trims, weeds, waters and maintains grass and plants on the Hotel premises.
• Cleans and cares for walkways and other outside areas.
• Mow, edge, fertilize, rake lawn areas.
• Trim and tend flowers, plants, small trees.
• Plant grass, ground covers, and plants.
• Weed control all landscape, parking, sidewalk areas.
• Turn soil and reseed lawns as necessary.
• Cleans all trash and cigarette butts from grounds.
• Cobweb control on buildings, fences, light fixtures and plants.
• Clean and sweep trash enclosures.
• Performs other simple duties related to the maintenance of hotel grounds.
• Assist with exterior maintenance projects as needed.
• Responsible for the maintenance and care of tools and equipment used.
• Provide assistance to other team members and departments to contribute to the best overall performance of the department and hotel.
• Perform other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

*Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time*

Requirements Knowledge/Education/Experience: Minimum of two (2) years gardener/landscape experience. Knowledge of lawns, plants, trees, sprinkler systems. Knowledge of safe application of insecticides and weed killers. Knowledge of safe use and maintenance of gardening equipment. Dependable. Bondable.

Skills/Abilities/Other Requirements: English speaking or bilingual. Ability to prioritize, organize and make good judgments. Dependable.

At King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort Courtyard by Marriott, caring for people and the community is part of who we are. Our comprehensive employment package varies by position and may include:

• Competitive Pay
• Retirement Plans: Attractive pension and 401k programs featuring employer match options.
• Medical Insurance: Choice of packages via UHA or Kaiser Medical.
• Dental Insurance: Dental coverage option provided through HDS.
• Paid Insurance: Free Life Insurance and Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) fully covered.
• Reward & Recognition: Programs honoring performance with incentives and awards.

• Transit Access: Direct front-door access to fare-free Hele-On Bus route.
• Free Parking: On-site hotel employee parking lot access during every shift worked.
• EV Charging: Free access to on-property electric vehicle charging docks while working.
• Uniform & Apparel Care: Free on-property uniform laundering for all staff. Dry cleaning allowances for non-uniform roles.

• Marriott Explore: Deeply discounted hotel rooms across 7,000+ global properties.
• Local Marriott Staycations: Exclusive employee rates at 40+ Hawaii Marriott hotel locations.
• Friends & Family: Share Marriott lodging discounts worldwide for your inner circle.
• Vacation Ownership: Special discount options on premier portfolios via Marriott Vacations Worldwide.
• Paid Time Off: Paid company holidays with generous vacation, sick leave, and a paid day off on your birthday.

• Daily Shift Meals: Free hot meal during every shift, curated by the Culinary Ohana.
• Global Dining: 20% discount on food, beverages, and room service at properties worldwide.
• On-Property Savings: Employee discounts across on-site retail shops and spa services.

• Professional Growth: Advance your career with specialized skill-building and training platforms by Marriott Global Source (MGS).
• Internal Promotion Tracks: Clear pathways and leadership opportunities to elevate your career.

Mahalo nui loa for exploring your career options with our King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort’s ohana!