JOB DESCRIPTION
Position:Gardener/ Handyman
Reports To:Links Superintendent/ Maintenance Manager
Department: Golf Course/ Hotel Grounds
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Responsible under the direction of the Links Superintendent/ Maintenance Manager for the maintenance, development and improvement of the Hotel grounds and associated areas. Ensuring high standards are always maintained. Communicating course information to guests as required. To maintain health and safety practices, whilst taking other employees and guests into consideration.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
To undertake general day to day duties including but not limited to:
* Greet and acknowledge the guest according to company standards in a timely, friendly and efficient manner.
* Mowing banks, rough and semi rough areas, surrounds and approaches, tees, greens and fairways.
* Prepping/ weeding/tending/ planting/ pruning beds, borders, trees, plants and shrubs.
* Lawn mowing.
* Leaf collection.
* Hard and soft landscaping.
* Maintaining garden furniture and structures.
* Other horticultural tasks.
* Development of a gardening project plan and garden maintenance schedule.
* Painting.
* Produce and oversee a high-quality finish in all assigned duties
* Take responsibility for checking, managing and maintaining all surrounding areas whilst at an assigned place of work.
* Work in many varying locations around the Hotel, independently or in a team
* Be responsible for all machinery and tools whilst in use, reporting any faults or issues.
* Be responsible for the Health and Safety of yourself and others around you.
* Communicate effectively with the Links Superintendent and Maintenance Manager and other Colleagues.
* Other maintenance duties around the Hotel
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
* Perform any other assigned reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned or requested by Manager or Assistant Manager.
* Attend meetings.
* Attend Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links Training.
* Maintain a professional image at all times.
* Adhere to grooming and appearance standards consistently.
* Manage your time effectively and efficiently.
* Knowledge of Portmarnock Policies.
PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION
•Previous Gardener/ Handyman experience essential.
•Should have good verbal English.
•Should have excellent communication skills.
•Flexibility to work longer hours as per business demands.
• Be courteous, professional and provide efficient service.
Skills:
Planting Grounds Maintenance Tree pruning Gardening Green space maintenance Landscaping
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