Groundskeeper

Saint Vincent; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Holiday pay after 90 days of employmen

PTO

Employee discounts at our restaurants

Job summary

Hotel Saint Vincent in New Orleans is seeking a Groundskeeper to uphold the beauty, cleanliness, and safety of outdoor areas, ensuring guests enjoy a welcoming environment.

You will perform mowing, pruning, irrigation monitoring, seasonal plantings, and hazard reporting. Physical outdoor work, early mornings or weekends may be required, contributing to a historic hotel’s curb appeal and guest experience.

Qualifications

• Previous landscaping or groundskeeping experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of lawn care and horticulture.
• Ability to perform physical labor outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, gardens, trees, shrubs, and flower beds.
• Perform mowing, edging, pruning, watering, fertilizing, and weed control.
• Keep walkways and outdoor spaces clean and safe; monitor irrigation systems.

Skills

Landscaping

Groundskeeping

Outdoor work

Safety

Tools

Lawn equipment

Job description

At Hotel Saint Vincent, we have a dedicated, enthusiastic team of employees. We take pride in our employees and the products and services we provide. We consider ourselves leaders in the field of authentic hospitality. We strive to create unforgettable experiences by blending food, service, and design seamlessly.

Our core values are Good Neighbors, Generous, Authentic, Kind & Honest, Fun-Loving, Inclusive, and Service Driven.

ABOUT HOTEL SAINT VINCENT:

Located in a landmark 1861 building in the Lower Garden District of New Orleans, Hotel Saint Vincent is a 75-room hotel from Austin-based hospitality group McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality, a hotel started in 2021 by industry veterans Larry McGuire, Tom Moorman, and Liz Lambert. An architectural icon in the Lower Garden District since its conception in the 1860s, the red brick Beaux Arts-era style building was originally founded as The Saint Vincent’s Infant Asylum by Irish immigrant Margaret Haughery, a bakery owner and philanthropist celebrated for her humanitarian services in New Orleans. Keeping much of the original architecture, Hotel Saint Vincent honors the property’s storied past and Margaret’s legacy through a highly considered restoration—incorporating an elegant, modern design that complements the property’s historic character.

The following benefits are available to full-time employees:

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Holiday pay after 90 days of employment
• PTO
• Employee discounts at our restaurants

Overview

The Groundskeeper plays a key role in maintaining the beauty, cleanliness, and safety of the hotel’s outdoor areas. This position ensures that guests experience a welcoming and well-kept environment throughout the property.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain all hotel landscaping, including lawns, gardens, trees, shrubs, and flower beds.
• Perform routine grounds maintenance such as mowing, edging, trimming, watering, pruning, fertilizing, and weed control.
• Keep walkways, patios, parking areas, and outdoor common spaces clean and free of debris.
• Monitor irrigation systems and perform basic repairs or report issues to maintenance teams.
• Assist with seasonal tasks such as leaf removal, snow/ice removal, and planting seasonal flowers.
• Inspect outdoor areas regularly for safety hazards and correct or report concerns.
• Maintain outdoor equipment and tools, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
• Follow all safety protocols and hotel standards while performing daily tasks.

Requirements

• Previous experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, or similar maintenance roles preferred.
• Basic knowledge of lawn care, horticulture, and grounds equipment operation.
• Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting, bending, and working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Good communication skills and a guest-service mindset.
• Primarily outdoors, with frequent physical activity.
• May require early mornings, weekends, or holidays

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree to the background check process as a condition of employment.

MML Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.