Groundskeeper

Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas

Full Time

Entry Level

Groundskeeper

Department: Venue Services

Location: Harvest in the Gardens (HITG), Nassau, Bahamas

About Harvest in the Gardens

Harvest in the Gardens (HITG) is a hospitality destination where exceptional dining, immersive entertainment, meaningful community, and genuine hospitality come together to create unforgettable experiences.

Our outdoor spaces are central to the Harvest experience. Beautiful gardens, manicured lawns, vibrant landscaping, and welcoming pathways create an environment where guests can relax, connect, and explore. Our Groundskeepers are trusted stewards of these spaces, ensuring the natural beauty of Harvest is preserved every day.

Position Overview

The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the appearance, cleanliness, health, and safety of all landscaped and outdoor areas throughout Harvest in the Gardens.

Reporting to the Venue Services Team Lead, this role performs routine landscape maintenance, lawn care, irrigation monitoring, planting, pruning, seasonal beautification, and outdoor facility upkeep. Groundskeepers help ensure the property remains visually stunning, safe, and welcoming throughout the year.

Key Relationships

Reports To

Venue Services Team Lead

Collaborates With

Maintenance Technicians
Environmental Services Partners
Security Officers
Events & Experiences Team
Food Experience Team
People & Talent
Approved Landscape Vendors

Areas of Stewardship

Guest Experience Stewardship

The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining outdoor spaces that create exceptional first impressions and memorable guest experiences.

Responsibilities include:

Maintain clean, attractive, and welcoming landscapes throughout the property.
Ensure walkways, gardens, and outdoor gathering areas remain safe and visually appealing.
Respond promptly to landscape concerns affecting guest comfort or safety.
Assist guests courteously when providing directions or answering basic questions.
Help preserve the beauty and atmosphere that define Harvest in the Gardens.

Team Member Stewardship

Work collaboratively with Venue Services and operational teams.
Communicate landscaping concerns and priorities with leadership.
Support special event preparations by maintaining outdoor event spaces.
Participate in daily operational briefings.
Foster a culture of stewardship, teamwork, and pride in the property.

Operational Stewardship

Mow, edge, trim, and maintain lawns and landscaped areas.
Plant, prune, water, fertilize, and care for flowers, shrubs, trees, and other vegetation.
Monitor irrigation systems and report deficiencies.
Remove weeds, debris, fallen branches, and litter from outdoor spaces.
Maintain outdoor furniture, planters, signage, and decorative features as assigned.
Operate landscaping equipment safely and according to established procedures.
Report pest issues, plant diseases, irrigation failures, and property hazards promptly.

Financial Stewardship

Protect landscaping equipment through proper operation and maintenance.
Use fertilizers, mulch, plants, and other materials responsibly.
Help extend the life of landscape assets through preventative care.
Assist with inventory monitoring of landscaping supplies.
Promote cost-effective maintenance by identifying issues early.

Cross-Functional Stewardship

Coordinate with Events & Experiences to prepare outdoor venues for special events.
Support Environmental Services in maintaining attractive public spaces.
Collaborate with Maintenance Technicians on irrigation and outdoor infrastructure repairs.
Assist Security by identifying outdoor safety hazards.
Work alongside approved contractors during major landscaping projects.

Team Member Expectations

Groundskeepers are expected to demonstrate pride, dependability, environmental stewardship, and attention to detail. Team members should proactively care for the property, maintain high landscaping standards, work safely, and recognize that every flower bed, lawn, and pathway contributes to the overall guest experience.

Key Competencies

Landscape Maintenance
Horticulture Fundamentals
Plant Care
Irrigation Awareness
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Safety Awareness
Equipment Operation
Communication
Teamwork
Professionalism
Stewardship

Qualifications

Required

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance, horticulture, or outdoor maintenance preferred.
Ability to safely operate landscaping equipment.
Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work.
Flexibility to work mornings, weekends, holidays, and special events as required.

Preferred

Experience maintaining commercial properties, resorts, parks, or botanical gardens.
Knowledge of tropical plants, trees, and landscaping practices.
Experience with irrigation systems.
Certification in horticulture, landscaping, or a related field.
Basic knowledge of pest management and plant health.

Working Conditions

This position requires flexibility to work mornings, weekends, holidays, and special events.

The role requires extended periods of standing, walking, bending, lifting, digging, pruning, and operating landscaping equipment while working outdoors in varying weather conditions. Team members should be comfortable working in heat, rain, and other environmental conditions while maintaining safe work practices.

Proficiency Requirement

To successfully perform this position, the team member must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to safely, effectively, and consistently perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions where applicable.

Our Commitment

At Harvest in the Gardens, our landscape is more than scenery—it is part of our identity. Our Groundskeepers help preserve the beauty, tranquility, and natural character that make every visit memorable by caring for the living spaces that surround our guests.

If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in creating beautiful environments, and have a passion for caring for nature, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Harvest in the Gardens and help cultivate a destination where every garden flourishes, every pathway welcomes, and every outdoor space reflects the beauty of exceptional stewardship.

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