Landscaper F/T in Ojo Caliente, New Mexico at Ojo Spa Resorts

Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a serene oasis? Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa, nestled in the captivating high desert, invites individuals like you to contribute to our commitment to exceptional guest experiences.

Why choose Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa? We're not just your average resort. Our luxurious and tranquil retreat offers a range of accommodations, including spacious rooms, suites, and casitas. Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa is known for its natural mineral springs, which have been attracting visitors for centuries due to their healing and rejuvenating properties. The resort offers a unique blend of relaxation, wellness, and natural beauty, making it a popular choice for those seeking a serene and rejuvenating getaway.

What sets us apart?

We are dedicated to gracious hospitality, learning, and teamwork. Our commitment is to creating exceptional experiences for both our guests and our employees. We offer competitive compensation and cultivate a supportive, positive work environment where everyone can thrive.

Our culture is rooted in authenticity, diversity, excellence, gratitude, happiness, integrity, mindfulness, respect, and teamwork. Join us in our mission of providing genuinely gracious hospitality while stewarding and sharing sacred springs.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Landscaper are the caretaker of the living canvas at Ojo Caliente, tending the gardens, grounds, and trees as an expression of our mission to steward sacred springs.

This hands-on role helps ensure that every path, planting bed, and view reflects a deep love for plants, flowers, and trees.

This is a physical working position with duties that include mowing, trimming, mulching, planting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation, and installation of hardscaping, all done with care for the ecosystems that hold Ojo.

A significant portion of time will be spent moving about the resort, observing how the land and its plants are responding to the seasons, weather, and guest use.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Landscaper will participate in organic and sustainable landscape maintenance practices and gardening projects as directed by the Landscape Manager.

1. Pruning, trimming, mulching, weeding, seeding, transplanting, fertilizing, amending vegetation.

2. Irrigation oversight to ensure all vegetation is being watered. Adapt for seasonal and environmental influences.

3. All manners of watering, deadheading, shoveling, raking, sweeping, composting, repair and upkeep of stonework.

4. Maintenance of pathways and water channels.

5. Operating standard landscaping equipment.

6. Light tractor work.

7. Maintaining records in the form of checklists, tool inventory and maintenance.

8. Attends daily briefing(s), to receives daily tasks and agenda.

9. Cares for landscaping tools and equipment, treating them as shared resources that support safe, efficient, and artful work with the land.

10. Cares for tree, shrub, and plant health; develops and implements action plans to prevent and treat pests and diseases using thoughtful, environmentally conscious approaches whenever possible.

11. Works with co-workers to build a unified team, care for living things, and take pride in creating a landscape of beauty for guests and staff alike.

12. Performs other duties as assigned, including duties in other areas of the department (e.g., maintenance tasks, clean-up, etc.), remembering that every action contributes to the overall guest experience and the spirit of the property.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to multi-task.

2. Agility and Dexterity

3. Good communication skills

4. Positive attitude

5. Dependability

6. Ability to follow instruction and work independently.

7. Good body mechanics

8. A willingness to always be in the great outdoors regardless of weather conditions

9. Ability to pass driver’s background check and safely operate light to heavy machinery, vehicles, and equipment, using them with care for both people and the landscape.

10. Must have reliable transportation; reliability and punctuality are critical to caring for living systems that depend on consistent attention.

11. Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include weekends, weekdays, and holidays, responding to seasonal changes, business needs, weather events, and landscape needs.

12. Ability to walk or stand and move about the resort (both indoors and outdoors) for eight or more hours per day; move on and climb a ladder; sit, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing up to 40 pounds, often on uneven terrain.

13. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures while remaining attentive to safety, guest presence, and the living environment.

Due to the natural environment at Ojo Spa Resorts, all staff must be comfortable outdoors performing physical activities, able to navigate uneven ground, diverse terrain, and multiple stairs, and prepared to work in unpredictable weather conditions while maintaining a calm, grounded presence and respect for the land and its inhabitants.

This job summary is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by their supervisor or management.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their job duties successfully. If you require any accommodations, please don't hesitate to discuss your needs with your manager or our Human Resources team.

Ojo Spa Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Ojo Spa Resorts Discounts and Perks:

Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort and Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort and Spa:

• Mission based company with values you can trust
• Medical, Dental, Vision, generous 401k (with employer match) after applicable waiting periods
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Time Off
• Ongoing training to build critical skills for current and future roles
• Numerous Growth & Developmental Opportunities
• Competitive Compensation
• Discounted Employee Lunch
• Free Lunch/Dinner on Thanksgiving & Christmas
• Employee Appreciation Lunches
• Above and Beyond Awards - Ojo Bucks for eligible employees
• Soak in the Springs for FREE (Monday - Thursday). Free to employee and one guest (over age 13)
• 40% off Spa Treatments (includes private pools and private Ojitos)
• 40% off at the Restaurants
• 20% off at the Gift Shops
• Discounted Lodging Rate
• Hiking Trails

Ojo Santa Fe: Gym, Puppy Patch, Chicken Chat & Birthday Ojo Bucks Vouchers

Ojo Caliente: Yoga Workshops (if space available) & Monthly Birthday Treats

Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa is conveniently located near several vibrant cities and towns, making it easily accessible for candidates like you. Check out the distances below and see how close we are to some popular destinations:

• Only 25 miles away from Espanola, NM.
• Abiquiu, NM, is located only 31 miles away from our resort.
• Pojoaque, NM, is conveniently located only 34 miles away.
• Taos, NM, is a short 40-mile drive from Ojo Caliente.
• Los Alamos, NM, is just 42 miles away.
• Santa Fe is 50 miles away.

Make Ojo Spa Resorts your next career destination!

To learn more about Ojo Spa Resorts, please visit: ojosparesorts.com

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