Groundskeeping Manager

**LOCATION**

**The Lodge at Torrey Pines**
Step into the timeless craftsman charm of **The Lodge at Torrey Pines**. Overlooking the world-renowned Torrey Pines Golf Course with views of the Pacific Ocean, the AAA Five Diamond rated resort features 170 rooms and suites, 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, versatile meeting spaces, and unprecedented service.

**The Lodge at Torrey Pines** is owned by **Evans Hotels**, LLC, a family-owned and operated business committed to supporting and enhancing employee well-being through a variety of programs that nurture our staff professionally and personally. We offer hands-on manager and leadership training, employee appreciation days, and staff awards and recognition. Our team is also dedicated to serving our community through initiatives like company-wide beach clean-ups and volunteer opportunities.

**SUMMARY**
The** Groundskeeping Manager ("Gerente de Jardineria")** **responsible for managing the activities of workers that are engaged in maintaining the landscaping of the property. Ensures that equipment and property are maintained in proper working condition and that employees are always working safely. Responsible for landscape activities at The Lodge, as well as some other satellite commercial and residential properties. Usual and ordinary activities include supervision of landscape staff, maintenance of existing hardscape and softscape, identifying and solving challenges, and administrative responsibilities including purchasing, hiring, and training of landscape staff, payroll, and employee performance evaluations.

**PAY & PERKS**
- **Compensation: $66,560 - $70,000 DOE**:

- ** $500 Sign-on Bonus**:

- **Up to $1000 Referral Bonus,** after being hired, for **each** referral you make that is hired at any Evans Hotels property.
- **Discounted Hotel Rooms** for you, family and friends.
- **Free Employee Parking** and/or discounted MTS Pronto card.
- **Free Meals & Refreshments **during working shifts.
- Career advancement opportunities
- Health (including SIMNSA), Dental, Vision, 401k with match, life insurance, sick and vacation time. Discounts on cell phone bills, shoes, gym memberships, and more

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES**
- Effectively attracts, retains, motivates, trains, empowers, and maintains accountability for the Groundskeeping Department staff.
- Inspects grounds and equipment and irrigation systems for required maintenance and schedules and performs repairs, as necessary.
- Detects and takes appropriate measures to eradicate diseases affecting lawns, plants, and trees.
- Responsible for procuring required tools, equipment, and supplies.
- Provides or arranges transportation of employees, as necessary, to different properties.
- Successfully maintains plants and trees.
- Trouble-shoots both system issues and horticulture.
- Relocates/transplants various sizes and species of trees.
- Recommends the selection of planting color based on seasonal changes.
- Coordinates with Director of Engineering and other hotel operators in support of project management.
- Inspects completed work to ensure it conforms to property standards.
- Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
- Maintains a professional and courteous demeanor to our guests and co-workers.
- Reports major defects to the Director of Engineering in a timely manner.
- Identifies health and safety hazards and take necessary steps for their correction.
- Responsible for interviewing and hiring of new staff.
- Approves time off for payroll purposes.
- Prepares employee performance evaluations.
- Conducts safety training and actively participates in maintaining a safe work environment.
- Attends property Staff and Safety Meetings.
- Performs additional duties and responsibilities as directed by the leadership team.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university or any equivalent. Fields of study such as landscape design, turf management, and business preferred.
- Minimum of 4 years of management experience required.
- A combination of experience, education, and/or training may be substituted for either requirement.
- Knowledge of cultivation, weed control, seeding, and planting of trees, seed orchards, and nursing beds.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of landscape design.
- Knowledge of soil conditions for the propagation of lawns, shrubs, trees, and flowers.
- Knowledge of training/supervisory techniques and equal employment/employee opportunity policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of labor relations and applicable union contracts.
- Ability to instruct, evaluate, and supervise employees.
- Ability to monitor and evaluate performance to assess efficiency and effectiveness.
- Ability to make material, time, and cost estimates on proposed landscape projects and evaluate bids and contracts.
- Experience running a shift, scheduling, performance management, problem-solving, running day-to-day operations, hospitality & customer service skills a