Garden Supervisor

Marriott International is hiring a Garden Supervisor for a full-time, on-site role in Dubai, AE. The position sits within the hotel’s facilities team, blending grounds upkeep with practical maintenance to keep outdoor spaces inviting and systems running smoothly. This is a good match for someone who enjoys hands-on work, leading a small team, and coordinating with hotel colleagues to support guest comfort and safety.

The Garden Supervisor is responsible for the care and maintenance of tools, appliances, and equipment, including preventive tasks and the calibration of controls and meters. They’ll identify and operate shut-off valves, keep parts stocked, and maintain inventory and purchase orders. The role also covers inspecting tools and machines, entering maintenance information into computers, and operating power lift equipment. A key part of the job is completing life safety checks, such as fire-pump and generator tests, and inspecting fire sprinkler valves and alarm systems. Responding to guest repair requests and assisting in the development of disaster response protocols are also on the plate. This role blends hands-on maintenance with a strong service mindset to keep both grounds and guest areas in top shape.

In addition, the Garden Supervisor helps management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating, and coaching team members. They follow all safety and security policies, report hazards, accidents or injuries, and complete required safety training. They’re expected to present themselves in a clean, professional manner and to respect confidential information. The job calls for clear, professional communication, building positive relationships with colleagues, and supporting the team to achieve common goals. Physical tasks are part of the daily routine, including reaching overhead and below the knees, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 50 pounds without assistance. The role also requires standing, sitting, or walking for extended periods and moving up and down stairs or service ramps. The position requires a practical approach to maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency across hotel grounds and facilities.

Grounds upkeep and guest care on one site

On a typical day, the Garden Supervisor keeps the grounds and related spaces well kept, oversees the upkeep of tools and equipment, and ensures preventive maintenance is carried out as needed. They calibrate controls, locate shut-off points, and manage the flow of parts and supplies. Inventory control and purchasing responsibilities sit alongside routine inspections of machines, with documentation kept up to date in the hotel’s computer systems. The role includes hands-on tasks such as operating a power lift and carrying out life safety tests, including fire pump and generator checks, as well as inspecting fire sprinkler valves and alarm systems. When guests report issues, this supervisor steps in to address repairs and helps coordinate a quick, courteous response. They also contribute to disaster response planning so the team is prepared for emergencies while maintaining service standards.

Must-have qualifications

• A credential from a technical, trade, or vocational school
• Minimum of two years of related maintenance or facilities experience
• Two years of supervisory experience leading a team
• No specific licenses or certifications are required

Pay, benefits and practical details

The role is full-time and on-site in Dubai, AE. The posting does not include salary figures or benefits details, but it covers responsibilities such as operating a power lift and conducting comprehensive life-safety checks (fire-pump run tests and generator run tests) as well as regular inspections of fire sprinkler valves and alarm systems. The job also involves inventory management, purchasing, and daily guest-request responsiveness. Physical demands are part of the role, including overhead and lower-body movements, bending, twisting, lifting up to 50 pounds without assistance, and moving across stairs or ramps while on duty.

Applicants should expect to balance hands-on maintenance with guest-facing service on a single-site setting. The posting identifies the on-site, full-time nature of the position and the physical tasks involved, but it does not specify travel expectations, work authorization details, or licensing requirements beyond the stated no-licence condition.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

Advice for applicants

Put your supervisory and maintenance experience up front on your resume, especially any roles that involved grounds, facilities, or outdoor space management. Lead with your two years of supervisory work and your technical or vocational credentials to show you’re ready to mentor a team while rolling up your sleeves.

When you describe your must-have skills, cite concrete examples from previous jobs. Highlight specific tasks like coordinating preventive maintenance, calibrating systems, managing inventory and purchase orders, and leading a maintenance crew. If you’ve been responsible for safety checks or guest-request responses, call that out with a brief result or impact where possible.

Be prepared for interviews to cover life-safety responsibilities. Expect to discuss how you would perform fire-pump and generator tests, inspect alarm systems, and develop disaster response protocols. Have a couple of guest-service examples ready that show you can resolve repairs promptly while maintaining safety standards.

Ask a targeted question about the on-site team and operations. For example, you could inquire how the property balances preventative maintenance with guest needs, or what training exists for the life-safety systems and disaster-response procedures. A question like this shows you’re thinking about how the grounds and facilities team supports both safety and guest experience.