Grounds Engineer

Carneros Inn, LLC; Napa, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Carneros Inn, LLC is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Engineer to oversee the hotel’s exterior grounds, landscaping, and outdoor areas, ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for guests and staff. This role performs routine landscaping tasks, maintains outdoor equipment, and ensures compliance with safety and environmental standards, with a focus on irrigation systems and water conservation.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, with flexible weekend shifts and outdoor work in varying

Qualifications

• Experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, or maintenance.
• Irrigation experience required.
• Ability to operate landscaping equipment safely.
• Must be able to perform manual labor in various weather.
• Strong attention to detail and capacité to work independently.
• Safety procedures and PPE usage knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, gardens, trees, and shrubs by mowing, trimming, pruning, fertilizing.
• Ensure irrigation and water conservation; repair sprinklers.
• Remove debris from outdoor areas, including walkways, parking lots, and patios.
• Plant seasonal flowers and maintain landscaping to hotel standards.
• Inspect and maintain outdoor furniture, lighting, and signage.
• Repair or replace exterior structures; ensure safety.
• Maintain tools and equipment; operate mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers.
• Follow safety protocols; report risks and damages.

Skills

Landscaping

Irrigation systems

Outdoor equipment maintenance

Safety procedures

Independent worker

Physical endurance

Job description

Reports To: Engineering Manager

Classification: Full Time, Non-Exempt

The Grounds Maintenance Engineer is responsible for the upkeep and appearance of the hotel’s exterior grounds, landscaping, and outdoor areas to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for guests and employees. This role involves performing routine landscaping tasks, maintaining outdoor equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Grounds Maintenance & Landscaping:

• Maintain lawns, gardens, trees, and shrubs by mowing, trimming, pruning, and fertilizing.
• Ensure proper irrigation and water conservation practices, including repairing sprinklers and irrigation systems.
• Remove debris, leaves, and litter from outdoor areas, including walkways, parking lots, and patios.
• Plant seasonal flowers and maintain aesthetic landscaping in line with the hotel’s standards.
• Apply pesticides and herbicides as needed while following safety guidelines.

General Maintenance & Repairs:

• Inspect and maintain outdoor furniture, lighting, and signage.
• Repair or replace broken fences, pathways, and other exterior structures.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and machinery such as mowers, trimmers, and leaf blowers.
• Ensure all outdoor areas are safe, well-lit, and free of hazards.
• Follow hotel safety protocols and report any potential risks or damages.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Previous experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, or general maintenance
• Basic knowledge of irrigation systems, plant care, and outdoor equipment maintenance.
• Irrigation experience required.
• Ability to operate and maintain landscaping equipment safely.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Physical ability to perform manual labor, including lifting, bending, and working in various weather conditions.
• Understanding of safety procedures and use of protective equipment.

Work Schedule & Conditions:

• Full-timewith flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Primarily outdoor work in various weather conditions.
• May involve lifting heavy materials or equipment up to 50lb.