Company Intro

Are you a hospitality professional with a strong work ethic who enjoys working with people? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team at Lafayette Hotels? If you answered yes, we want to hear from you!

Lafayette Hotels, a renowned family-owned and operated company with over 30 hotels and restaurants throughout Maine and New Hampshire, is seeking a self-motivated and detail-oriented Grounds Keeper/General Maintenance associate to join our team. With properties in stunning locations such as Maine's Acadia National Park, the Southern Maine Beaches, and New Hampshire's White Mountains, Lafayette Hotels offers a perfect blend of work and adventure.

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Job Summary

We are seeking a Groundskeeper/General Maintenance associate who would be responsible for maintaining the beauty and functionality of the grounds outside the Inn & Spa. Basic maintenance skills preferred, but we are willing to train the right individual!

This is a full-time, year-round position that assists with snow removal during the winter months.

Daily Duties

• Maintain grounds in summer: mow and fertilize lawns, plant grass, flowers, shrubs, and trees, prune and fertilize trees and shrubs, remove weeds and brush using power equipment, etc.
• Maintain grounds in winter: remove snow and ice from parking lots and sidewalks, using shovels, snow blowers and plows, salt and sand
• Perform other seasonal grounds work: rake leaves, sweep sand, and protective coverings over shrubs, etc.
• Maintain tools and equipment used in grounds work.
• Pick up trash around buildings and dorms and empty trash cans.
• Assist with basic construction tasks related to grounds maintenance such as ditchdigging, pavement patch/repair, fence and sign installation
• Ability and willingness to learn General Maintenance skills in carpentry, plumbing, painting, drywall, etc.
• Assist other departments as needed with furniture moves, cleaning, etc.
• Carry out other special work orders (deliveries, pick-ups, facility set-ups/tear-downs for special events, etc)
• Ongoing training and refresher courses required annually.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Groundskeeping knowledge preferred, but not required
• Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends and possible early evening shifts
• Must be available on site during snow storms; rooms are provided for rest  
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with 5 years clean driving experience
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs. frequently
• Ability to work independently
• Must be able to work at a quick pace until job is complete 
• An ideal candidate must be proactive and be confident in his/her abilities.
• Must work cooperatively and professionally with hotel guests and staff.
• Provide oneself with a reliable means of transportation to and from work and the ability to be contacted by telephone 
• Ability to stand and walk for up 8+ hours
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, and lifting
• Ability to perform tasks involving repetitive movement. 
• Ability to see clearly with or without corrective wear
• Have a basic comprehension of spoken and written English

Lafayette Hotels is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.