Description
About Heritage Hotels & Resorts:
Heritage Hotels & Resorts is New Mexico’s premier locally owned hospitality group built on a deep respect for culture, place and people. Our luxury hotels and award winning restaurants are rooted in authentic storytelling, exceptional service and community pride. We care for our guests, our team and our neighborhoods with the same intention. If you take pride in maintaining beautiful safe outdoor environments we invite you to join the Heritage family.
Why This Role Matters:
We are seeking a skilled and dependable Ground Specialist to join our team at [Property Name]. In this role you maintain the appearance, safety and functionality of all exterior grounds and landscaping areas. Your expertise ensures our property remains welcoming, safe and environmentally responsible across New Mexico’s diverse climates and terrains.
What You’ll Do:
- Maintain a high level of positivity and professionalism with guests team members and external partners
- Perform routine upkeep of landscaping plants turf and other grounds elements
- Install maintain and repair irrigation systems including valves controllers piping wiring rotors spray heads drip tubing and bubblers
- Maintain parking lots walkways and entryways including snow and ice removal as needed
- Inspect grounds and exterior areas regularly and address hazards or safety concerns
- Ensure all work activities conform to safety sanitation and health regulations and policies
- Operate and maintain landscaping and grounds equipment safely and effectively
- Assist with seasonal projects including planting pruning fertilizing and pest control
- Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures
- Maintain a clean organized work area and professional appearance in compliance with uniform and grooming standards
- Protect company assets and maintain confidentiality of proprietary client and guest information
- Perform other duties consistent with the functions of this position as needed at the property
Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including a 25% match for 401k
- Generous employee discounts across Heritage Hotels restaurants spa and retail
- Complimentary meals during scheduled shifts
- Free employee parking
- Growth and development opportunities
- Supportive people first culture rooted in New Mexico pride and community
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent experience or training required
- Minimum of three to five years of professional grounds maintenance landscaping or construction experience required
- Demonstrated experience working in diverse terrain and climate conditions
- Advanced knowledge of landscaping irrigation and grounds maintenance practices
- Strong understanding of New Mexico soil conditions weather patterns and environmental factors
- Ability to troubleshoot complex irrigation and drainage systems
- Strong safety awareness and hazard prevention skills
- Ability to work independently and lead work efforts when required
- Good verbal communication and time management skills
- Valid and unrestricted driver’s license required and must maintain company group insurance eligibility
- Ability to frequently walk stand climb lift stoop push pull and carry up to 50 pounds
- Flexible scheduling required including long hours nights weekends and holidays
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent experience or training
- Minimum of three to five years of professional grounds maintenance, landscaping, or construction experience
- Demonstrated experience working in diverse terrain and climate conditions
- Advanced knowledge of landscaping, irrigation, and grounds maintenance practices
- Strong understanding of New Mexico soil conditions, weather patterns, and environmental factors
- Ability to troubleshoot complex irrigation and drainage systems
- Strong safety awareness and hazard prevention skills
- Ability to work independently and lead work efforts when required
- Good verbal communication and time management skills
- Valid and unrestricted driver's license and maintain company group insurance eligibility
- Ability to frequently walk, stand, climb, lift, stoop, push, pull and carry up to 50 pounds
- Flexible scheduling including long hours, nights, weekends and holidays
What We Do
Heritage Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is a New Mexico-based, minority-owned hospitality company established in 2005. It manages a collection of culturally distinct, award-winning hotels and resorts that embody the culture, spirit, and traditions of the region, blending Native American, Mexican, Spanish, and American Western influences to provide guests with an authentic understanding and appreciation of New Mexico.
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