Luxury Groundskeeper & Irrigation Specialist

Heritage Hotels & Resorts, Inc.; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Employee discounts

Complimentary meals during shifts

Free employee parking

Heritage Cares employee assistance

Growth opportunities

People-first culture

Job summary

Heritage Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Landscaping Specialist to maintain lawns, gardens and outdoor spaces across our New Mexico properties. You’ll monitor plant health, manage irrigation schedules and coordinate projects with property leaders to ensure water conservation and high guest-appeal at our hospitality locations.

Your role supports our culture of pride in service, with manual tasks, safety, and reliability essential for daily operations across premium properties in New Mexico.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year of professional landscaping, groundskeeping, irrigation or property-maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience maintaining commercial, hospitality or multifamily properties is preferred.
• Irrigation repair, pesticide application or related landscaping certification is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record may be required.
• Basic understanding of irrigation systems and water-efficient landscaping.
• Ability to safely operate landscaping tools and powered equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining high-quality outdoor spaces.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and work effectively with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, gardens, trees, shrubs and seasonal plantings across assigned properties.
• Monitor plant health and identify pest, disease, soil and watering concerns.
• Inspect irrigation systems, adjust schedules and complete basic repairs to sprinkler heads, drip lines and timers.
• Independently prioritize landscaping needs and recommend improvements that support property appearance and water conservation.
• Safely operate and maintain landscaping tools, vehicles and powered equipment.
• Coordinate landscaping projects with property leaders, facilities teams and outside vendors.
• Identify and report safety hazards, equipment issues and larger repair needs.
• Maintain clean, safe and welcoming outdoor spaces that reflect Heritage’s property and guest-service standards.
• Perform other duties consistent with the functions of this position as needed at the property

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliable

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Heritage Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Landscaping Specialist to maintain lawns, gardens and outdoor spaces across our New Mexico properties. You’ll monitor plant health, manage irrigation schedules and coordinate projects with property leaders to ensure water conservation and high guest-appeal at our hospitality locations.

Your role supports our culture of pride in service, with manual tasks, safety, and reliability essential for daily operations across premium properties in New Mexico.