Position: Horticulturist / Landscape Manager

Reports to: Head Golf Course Superintendent

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment: Full-time

Location: Austin Country Club

4408 Long Champ Drive

Austin, TX 78746

Club Overview:

Austin Country Club was established in 1899. We are a member-owned club 10 miles outside the city of Austin located in the Westlake suburb. Facilities include an 18-hole Pete Dye golf course, indoor teaching center, 10 tennis courts, fitness center, Olympic size pool, baby pool and a 52-slip marina on Lake Austin. Dining facilities include both formal and informal dining rooms, grills, poolside pub, ballroom and multiple banquet rooms. For more information on the Club please visit our website https://www.austincountryclub.com/.

Position: Summary

The Horticulurist / Landscape Manager is a hands-on leadership position with the responsibility for all landscape beds around the Clubhouse, Tennis Facility, Pool area, and on the Golf Course, along with some responsibilities in the management and care of native grass areas. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for providing clear direction, delegation and assistance to a crew of landscape workers to accomplish their daily tasks and short and longer term projects. This individual will be an intregal part of the golf and grounds management team and will work closely with the Head Golf Course Superintendent and the Golf Course Superintendents for day to day operational and equipment needs.

Responsibilities including but not limited to the following:

• Leading, managing, training and coaching the grounds team by establishing schedules, assigning tasks, monitoring work and reviewing projects to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Leading, overseeing and performing tasks including composting, planting, trimming, mulching, watering, weeding, controlling plant pathogens, plant hygiene etc to ensure optimal quality of display beds as well as mass propagation of plants.
• Designing, installing, and maintaining annual and perennial beds, grass, shrubbery and trees.
  • Applying and maintaining accurate and current records of all pesticide/fertilizer applications.
  • Monitoring and maintaining irrigation systems and water application.
• Coordinating shared tasks between Horticulture team and Golf Course team.
• Maintaining the Club’s green house plants including recommending plantings and overseeing and maintaining plantings.

Experience (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Experience in horticulture/ landscaping with a full comprehension of planting and maintaining trees, flowers and ornamental plants.
• Knowledge and characteristics of Central Texas native and adaptive perennials and annuals.
• Experience in leading crews performing horticultural and landscape bed activities and projects.
• Knowledge of residential/commercial irrigation systems, including drip irrigation.
• Physical abilities to assist with plantings, lifting and carrying related materials.
• A certificate, AS or BS Degree in Horticulture or related discipline or relevant experience.
• Have or have the ability to obtain a Texas State Pesticide Applicators License.
• English language is essential with Spanish speaking skills desired.