Title: Groundskeeper

Reports to: Garden & Landscape Manager

Position Type: Full-time & Part-Time, Non-exempt

Why you'll love it here: 

At Los Poblanos, you will discover more than just a job. Join a team that values your contributions, fosters innovation and provides competitive salaries and benefits. Work in one of New Mexico's most inspiring natural and historic settings while taking your career to the next level. Rooted in our mission to preserve this extraordinary property, our core values embrace community, hospitality, empathy, excellence, respect and stewardship—driving an unforgettable guest and employee experience. There are many opportunities to learn, grow and lead with the dynamic teams at our award-winning restaurant, boutique inn, serene spa, stunning event spaces and organic farm. Dive into hand-made artisan products at our production facility and retail locations or go behind the bar at our vibrant tasting rooms in downtown Albuquerque and Santa Fe. 

Job Summary:

The Groundskeeper’s primary areas of responsibility include the cleaning of parking lots, sidewalks, patios, and all outside areas, mowing, trimming, weeding, pruning, and the care and maintenance of trees, shrubs, flower beds, irrigation systems, and specialized care of areas for events, tours, and workshops as described below, as well as other duties as assigned by the Garden & Landscape Manager. This position requires punctuality, responsibility, integrity, and productive work habits. Must be responsible and committed to the overall work ethic of the grounds department.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Act as an ambassador and representative for the property, the Village of Los Ranchos, and Albuquerque
• Responsible for appropriate seasonal care of plants and grounds
• Maintain trees, shrubs, and landscapes to keep them clean, healthy, and aesthetically appealing
• Engage in daily operations of all facets of holistic grounds management, including weeding and pest management
• Assist in the maintenance and management of the systems, equipment and facilities essential to the grounds care, including drip and spray irrigation systems, acequias, and hand and power tools
• Assist with cleaning parking lots, sidewalks, pathways, and entryways at all facilities
• Empty outdoor garbage cans every morning and as needed
• Clean outdoor furniture in assigned areas
• Rake crusher fine paths and other areas
• Rake and remove leaves and other debris from pathways, lawns, flower beds, and other landscaped areas
• Remove weeds in all landscaped areas, in walkways, lawns, parking lots, and flower beds
• Remove spent flower blossoms as needed in all areas
• Mow and trim lawns, fertilize as directed
• Hand and hose watering as needed or directed
• Able to work in all areas of the landscape and the farm as needed or requested by the Garden & Landscape Manager or Groundskeeping Supervisor

Essential Job Functions:

• Cultivate lawns, turf, or gardens
• Evaluate the quality of plants, trees, and lawns
• Plant greenery to improve landscape appearance
• Perform manual agricultural, aquacultural, or horticultural tasks
• Trim trees or other vegetation
• Operate irrigation systems. Irrigate lawns, trees, or plants
• Operate farming and grounds maintenance equipment
• Remove snow
• Incorporate green features into the design of structures or facilities
• Build agricultural structures
• Clean facilities or sites. Remove debris from work sites
• Inspect equipment to determine condition or maintenance needs
• Maintain equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning
• Decorate indoor or outdoor spaces
• Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites
• Update technical knowledge

• Know how to use gardening tools, including mowers, weed eaters, hand pruners, loppers, hand and pole saws, and others as trained or as job requires
• Possess strong communication skills
• Good organizational skills and attention to details
• Willingness to learn and improve
• Demonstrate a friendly and professional attitude, demeanor and appearance
• Able to use hand, power, and garden and landscape tools
• Some horticultural knowledge
• Able to follow instructions
• Able to stand for long periods and walk on rough, uneven ground and variable soil conditions
• Frequent walking, bending, standing, stooping and kneeling
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Able to work in extremes of weather and temperatures

Preferred:

• Interest in horticulture and organic gardening principles
• Interest in taking initiative on improvement projects
• Knowledge of spoken Spanish
• Willingness to learn and improve
• Interest in the overall vision for the landscape, farm and property

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.