Landscaping | Engineering Manager

Job Description

SALARY: $79,800 to $93,000

POSITION PURPOSE

As our Landscaping / Engineering Manager, you will lead the stewardship, preservation, and enhancement of the resort's extensive landscape and grounds while providing support to the Engineering Department. You will oversee all landscaping operations, irrigation systems, horticultural programs, and grounds maintenance activities while ensuring the highest standards of safety, sustainability, luxury presentation, and guest satisfaction. Through effective leadership, coaching, and development of the landscaping team, you will create and maintain the exceptional outdoor environments that contribute to the Fairmont Kea Lani guest experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsible for providing service within Fairmont and Leading Quality Assurance (LQA) standards. Areas of responsibility will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead, coach, motivate, and develop the Landscaping team to ensure high performance, productivity, and engagement.
• Manage daily landscaping operations to ensure resort grounds, gardens, pathways, parking areas, and exterior public spaces consistently meet luxury presentation standards.
• Develop and maintain mowing, pruning, fertilization, irrigation, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Oversee the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all irrigation systems to ensure efficient water management and healthy landscape conditions.
• Monitor plant health and implement appropriate horticultural practices for tropical plants, trees, shrubs, turf, and seasonal plantings.
• Ensure proper application of fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and other landscape treatments in accordance with company policies, environmental standards, and manufacturer requirements.
• Coordinate tree trimming, hedge maintenance, debris removal, and green waste recycling programs.
• Establish work schedules and staffing plans while managing labor costs in accordance with budgetary guidelines.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings and department training sessions focused on safety, service excellence, sustainability, and operational priorities.
• Manage inventory levels for landscaping materials, tools, equipment, chemicals, and irrigation components, including ordering and purchasing as required.
• Ensure all landscaping equipment is properly maintained and safely operated, including mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, utility vehicles, and related equipment.
• Complete performance evaluations, coaching conversations, and performance management processes for departmental colleagues.
• Maintain compliance with all safety regulations, environmental requirements, and resort policies regarding landscaping and engineering operations.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Housekeeping, Recreation, Food & Beverage, and other departments to support resort operations and special events.
• Focus attention on colleague safety, guest satisfaction, and continuous improvement opportunities throughout the resort grounds.
• Actively participate and promote Fairmont Kea Lani Maui's environmental stewardship initiatives and sustainability programs.
• Prepare departmental reports, budgets, forecasts, and operational plans as required.
• Follow hotel and departmental policies, procedures, and service standards.
• Contribute to the improvement of operations through innovation, process improvements, and participation in departmental communication meetings.
• In the absence of the Engineering Manager, provide leadership and operational oversight of the Engineering team, ensuring continuity of operations, completion of preventive maintenance programs, and adherence to departmental standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Colleagues with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, colleagues may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required.

Upon employment, all colleagues are required to fully comply with Fairmont rules and regulations for the safe and effective operation of the hotel’s facilities. Colleagues who violate hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel:

• Additional duties as necessary and assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Direct: Director of Engineering

Indirect: Assistant Director, Engineering

SUPERVISION EXCERCISED

Direct: Landscaping Team

Indirect: Engineering Team

Qualifications

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Strong knowledge of landscape maintenance, horticulture, irrigation systems, and turf management.
• Knowledge of tropical plants, trees, shrubs, and native Hawaiian landscaping practices preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to assess priorities and adapt to changing operational needs.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Results-oriented with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship, and workplace safety.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Maintain a professional working environment and attitude.

Physical Demands

Frequency Key: Rare: up to 1 hour, Occasional: 1-3 hours, Frequent: 3-6 hours, Constant: 6-8 hours.

Physical Activity Frequency

Sitting Occasional

Standing Constant

Walking, climbing stairs Constant

Crouching/Bending/Stooping/Kneeling Occasional

Reaching Occasional

Lifting/Carrying (75 lbs.) Occasional

Pushing/Pulling (100 lbs.) Occasional

Near Vision Frequent

Far Vision Constant

Hearing Constant

Talking Constant

Outdoor Exposure Constant

Uneven Terrain Constant

Must possess manual dexterity sufficient to operate computers, printers, photocopiers, smartphones, tablets, and other equipment and technology required to perform essential job functions.

Work tasks are performed both indoors and outdoors. Indoor temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems. Outdoor conditions will vary throughout the year.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Degree or certification in Horticulture, Landscape Management, Irrigation Technology, Agriculture, or related field preferred.
• Experience in Engineering / Maintenance an asset.

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of landscaping or grounds management experience required.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or management experience required.
• Experience in a luxury resort, hotel, golf course, or large commercial property preferred.
• Experience with irrigation systems, tropical plant care, and landscape maintenance programs preferred.

Licenses or Certificates

• Valid Driver's License required.
• Landscape Industry Certification preferred.
• Pesticide Applicator Certification preferred or ability to obtain.

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