GROUNDSMAN – InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa

Job Description & Skills/Qualifications Required

IHG® Hotels & Resorts is one of the world’s leading hotel companies, with a promise to provide True Hospitality for everyone. As the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand. If you’d like to embrace a wider world of experiences and opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

Your day to day

• Plant and maintain seasonal plants, hedges.
• Maintenance of any garden features, e.g. planting, checking drains.
• Weed control Seasonal bulb planting Maintenance of all driveways, footpaths, terraces and tracks.
• Monitor and maintain the health of plants.
• Deal with pest problems that could damage plants.
• Keep gardens and green spaces clear of debris and litter.
• The maintenance of equipment, keeping machinery in good working condition and undertaking any minor repairs.

What we need from you

• Valid driver’s License – Group 2, 6, 8 & 9.
• Experienced as a Gardener.
• Physical aptitude to working outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions.
• Familiarity with landscaping design.
• Knowledge of regional plant life would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of local pests and how to eliminate them.
• Knowledge of synthetic and natural fertilizer.
• 3 years of work experience in a similar role at a similar 5-star resort setting.
• Commitment to work rotating shifts, weekends and public holidays. 
• Great communication skills.
• Outgoing and people oriented.
• Able to multi-task and ability to handle stressful situations.
• Look smart – wear your uniform with pride
• Be flexible with your availability – for example working early mornings, evenings/ nights, weekends, and public holiday shifts.

How do I deliver this?

There’s so much more to the job than we can capture here. It’s simply about creating great experiences, doing the right thing and understanding people.

What we offer

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a medical cover, term life insurance, birthday leave, community service leave, paternal leave, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. 

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.