Job at a glance
We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Southampton as out new Gardener. Reporting to the Golf Superintendent, the Gardener is responsible for the maintenance, care, and aesthetic appeal of the hotel grounds, gardens, and golf course. This includes turf management, planting, pruning, pest control, and general landscaping duties to ensure a safe, inviting, and picturesque environment for all guests and team members., Grounds & Golf Course Maintenance Maintain the golf course and resort grounds to ensure optimal playability, appearance, and safety.
Prepare the golf course for play each morning, including mowing, watering, and grooming of fairways, greens, and tees. Apply fertilizers, pesticides, and other treatments in accordance with safety standards and environmental regulations. Maintain walkways, pathways, driveways, and public areas to ensure they are safe and accessible at all times. Gardening & Landscaping Plant, trim, prune, and care for flowers, shrubs, trees, and other vegetation.
Maintain flower beds, gardens, and landscaped areas, ensuring a clean and visually appealing environment. Assist with seasonal planting, special landscaping projects, and resort beautification initiatives. Equipment & Safety Operate, maintain, and repair garden tools, machinery, and equipment safely and efficiently. Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations. Monitor irrigation systems and adjust as needed to maintain proper hydration of turf and plants.
Team & Operational Support Assist with special events, golf tournaments, and resort projects requiring landscaping support. Collaborate with the Golf, Grounds, and Maintenance teams to ensure operational efficiency. Perform other duties as assigned by the Golf Superintendent or management. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: · Experience Minimum 2+ years of experience in gardening, landscaping, or turf management, preferably in a luxury hotel, resort, or golf course setting. Knowledge of horticulture, plant care, turf management, and pest control techniques.
Education High school diploma or equivalent; relevant certifications in horticulture or landscaping are an advantage. Familiarity with safe handling of fertilizers, pesticides, and landscaping chemicals. Competencies, Knowledge & Skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced outdoor environment. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Competent in operating landscaping machinery, power tools, and irrigation systems.
Personal Attributes, Culture & Values Detail-oriented with a passion for maintaining beautiful and safe outdoor spaces. Reliable, proactive, and solution-focused. Committed to providing an exceptional guest experience through high-quality grounds maintenance. Embrace the Fairmont brand promise and luxury in your role and in all your interactions. Foster an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respected.
Circumstances Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends, holidays, extended hours and perform physically demanding outdoor work in all weather conditions. as required by operational needs. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Join a dynamic team and be part of a network of 90 spectacular properties, and 34 more in the pipeline, in 30 countries around the globe. Our properties are located from the beaches of Hawaii to the unspoiled national parks of Canada, to the heart of London, to the deserts of the United Arab Emirates.
About Fairmont Southampton Are you ready to join a team that thrives on excellence and embraces limitless potential? Fairmont Southampton, Bermuda's largest resort, invites exceptional individua