Groundskeeper

TradeWinds Resort Groundskeeper

Follow your passion all the way to paradise at TradeWinds Resort! Located along the gorgeous Gulf Coast on St. Pete Beach, a Top-Ranked U.S. Beach, TradeWinds features two destination resorts just 200 flip-flops from one another.

The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of the resort grounds by sweeping walkways and common areas, removing litter and other debris, emptying and cleaning trash receptacles, and returning trash cans to their designated locations. Ensure all outdoor areas remain clean, orderly, and presentable for guests and staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the overall cleanliness, appearance, and presentation of the property to ensure a welcoming environment for all guests.
• Sweep sidewalks, walkways, entrances, patios, and other outdoor areas, removing dirt, leaves, litter, and debris.
• Inspect all grounds and remove any man-made items, trash, or debris that may affect the appearance of the property.
• Check all trash cans and ashtrays throughout the property, ensuring they are emptied, cleaned, and returned to their proper locations.
• Inspect and clean the main lobby area, entrances, and surrounding walkways to maintain a neat and presentable appearance.
• Inspect all pool areas to ensure they are clean, orderly, and presentable for guests.
• Remove trash and debris from pool decks, surrounding walkways, lounge areas, and other designated outdoor spaces.
• Inspect the waterways and waterfront areas for trash, litter, and floating debris, removing items as appropriate and reporting any concerns.
• Monitor landscaping, gardens, and green spaces for litter, fallen branches, leaves, and other debris.
• Ensure outdoor furniture, lounge chairs, tables, and other resort amenities are clean, organized, and returned to their designated locations.
• Check resort entrances, parking areas, and common areas for trash and maintain a clean, professional appearance.
• Identify and report maintenance issues, safety hazards, damaged property, or unsanitary conditions to the appropriate department.
• Follow resort cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards while performing daily duties.
• Respond promptly to guest requests and maintain a courteous, professional attitude when interacting with guests and team members.
• Use cleaning equipment and supplies properly and safely while completing assigned tasks.
• Conduct routine inspections of assigned areas throughout the shift to ensure cleanliness standards are consistently maintained.
• Assist other departments with cleaning and groundskeeping needs as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping, janitorial, groundskeeping, or hospitality experience preferred but not necessarily required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts as required by resort operations.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with guests, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure all areas of the property remain clean, organized, and presentable for guests.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including heat, humidity, and rain.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform physical tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull cleaning supplies, trash bags, and equipment as required.
• Knowledge of basic cleaning procedures and proper trash disposal practices.
• Ability to safely operate basic cleaning tools and groundskeeping equipment.

Benefits

We are pleased to offer to our full-time associates a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future.

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Educational opportunities / Tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

For Employees Based in Washington:

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• Paid Sick & Safe Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with up to 72 hours of unused time carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

For Employees Based in Colorado:

• 8 paid holidays per year; employees working in the City of Denver receive 64 hours of designated holiday time per calendar year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• 6 days or 48 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year, accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

For Employees Based in California:

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service, capped at 1.5x annual accrual rate; non-supervisory employees working in the City of Los Angeles accrue up to 22 days of Compensated Time Off, based on length of service capped at 192 hours of combined PST and CTO.
• Paid Sick Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, unused time is carried over from one anniversary year to the next up to a maximum of 80 hours; employees working in the City of Los Angeles are provided 40 hours of Paid Sick Time annually on their anniversary, unused time is not carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

Please note that certain benefits described above for associates in Washington, Colorado, and California may vary for associates covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement ("CBA"). For such associates, eligibility for and the terms and conditions of benefits are governed by the applicable CBA and any applicable plan documents, and may differ from the benefits described above. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency, the terms of the applicable CBA and governing plan documents will control, as applicable.

**The above-referenced benefits do not apply to part-time positions