Gardener

Job Overview:

InterContinental Malta is currently looking to recruit a Gardener to join their team on a full-time basis. Forming part of the Maintenance Department, the person appointed will work with a small team to ensure that the hotel gardens and plants are maintained to a high standard. You will carry out all aspects of garden maintenance that includes watering, planting different flowers as instructed as well as ensuring that all hotel gardens are kept clean and are well presented. You will also be responsible to ensure that all indoor plants are maintained.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain seasonal plants , hedges
• Maintenance of any garden features, e.g. planting , Checking drains;
• Weed control Seasonal bulb planting Maintenance of all drives, paths, 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

The duties and responsibilities described in this job description are not a comprehensive list, and as such additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time.

Qualifications & Requirements

· Experience 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 fertilizers

We genuinely care about people and we show this through living out our promise of True Hospitality each and every day. It’s what connects every colleague in all IHG® hotels.

Each IHG® hotel brand delivers True Hospitality in their own way, and at the heart of it all are specific, core service skills.

·True Attitude:

being caring, wanting to make a positive difference, and building genuine connections with guests

·True Confidence:

having the knowledge and skills to perform your role, and giving guests the confidence that they can trust you, to help and support them during their stay

·True Listening:

focusing on what your guest is saying, picking up on body language that is often overlooked, and understanding what the guest wants and needs

·True Responsiveness:

is about providing guests with what they need, and doing so in a timely and caring manner

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.