Gardener

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 individuals to be part of our award-winning team and shape the future of hospitality.

Following a multi-million-dollar renovation, our 593-room resort is Bermuda's largest, featuring nine restaurants, a 30,000-square-foot spa, an 18-hole par three golf course and a captivating Beach Club. Opportunities for growth and success are boundless.

Our culture emphasizes respect, teamwork, and professionalism, supported by comprehensive benefits. Join our diverse and inclusive team, where your unique talents and perspectives are celebrated. Dare to go beyond the ordinary, unlock your potential and make a lasting impact at Fairmont Southampton. Together, let's create memories that exceed expectations. #BeLimitless

About The Application Process

At Fairmont, we want to bring out your highest potential. Shortly after applying, you will receive an email from our partner AssessFirst prompting you to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This is a mandatory step for your candidacy to be considered as it enables us to explore your compatibility with this role and our culture of luxury excellence.

Job Description

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.

What You Will Be Doing

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.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for

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:

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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.

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