Grounds & Maintenance Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY

The Grounds and Maintenance Coordinator keeps the outdoor areas of The Still Austin Quarter clean, cared for, and ready for guests. This full-time role combines groundskeeping with light maintenance, including watering plants and trees, clearing patios and sidewalks, replacing lightbulbs, and addressing minor plumbing issues. The focus is the grounds and exterior areas, with small facility repairs as needed to support continuity of operations.

SUCCESS PROFILE

To be successful in this role, the Grounds and Maintenance Coordinator will:

• Maintain clean, welcoming patios, sidewalks, and outdoor guest areas.
• Keep plants and trees watered and report signs of damage or poor condition.
• Resolve routine maintenance needs promptly and communicate issues requiring specialist support.
• Prioritize work around guest activity to minimize disruption to hospitality operations.
• Use tools and supplies safely and follow through reliably on assigned work.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own routine upkeep of the grounds and outdoor areas of The Still Austin Quarter.
• Handle light maintenance that supports reliable day-to-day operations.
• Coordinate priorities with Assistant GM and communicate repair needs and progress.
• Maintain safe work practices and escalate repairs beyond the role’s training or scope.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Inspect outdoor areas for debris, maintenance needs, and conditions affecting guest access.
• Water plants and trees and monitor landscaping for visible care needs.
• Keep patios and sidewalks clean and free of leaves, litter, and other debris.
• Replace lightbulbs using appropriate equipment and safe work procedures.
• Address minor plumbing issues involving hand sinks and toilets within training and scope.
• Report leaks, recurring problems, or repairs requiring qualified contractors to Assistant GM.
• Organize tools and maintenance supplies and communicate replenishment needs.
• Plan routine work around guest service and keep affected areas orderly during repairs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• Ability to perform routine groundskeeping and basic maintenance tasks.
• Practical knowledge of safe tool use and the ability to recognize when a repair needs specialist support.
• Attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to prioritize and complete assigned work.
• Ability to communicate maintenance needs and work on site in Austin.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, building maintenance, or a similar hands-on role.
• Experience maintaining outdoor guest areas at a hospitality property.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This role involves the following activities, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Stand and walk outdoors in varying weather and indoors for minor facility repairs.
• Bend, kneel, and reach to water landscaping, clean surfaces, and access fixtures.
• Use hand tools and maintenance equipment safely for assigned tasks.