Join our growing team in a high-end, resort environment!
Job Title : Landscaper- Grounds Maintenance Crew Member
Department : Agronomy
Location : Fairfield, Texas
Status : Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Pay Class : Hourly
Pay Rate : $20-22 Based on Experience
Overtime Eligible : No
Work Schedule : Flexible
Supervisory Role : No
Reports To : Superintendent
Relocation Assistance : No
Remote / Telework Eligible : No
Travel Required : No
About Us :
Freestone is a luxury lake and golf club encompassing the largest privately owned lake in the United States. Set upon 5,000 acres of open water, rolling hills and Savannah Post Oaks, Freestone provides a generational retreat for family and friends halfway between Dallas and Houston.
The breathtaking property provides water-front golf at a championship level, trophy bass fishing, boating without public access, and all of the activities and amenities a family should expect from a world-class, private resort.
Fairfield, Texas provides the quintessential Lonestar State experience where everyone is family. Fairfield is vibrant, culturally diverse, and rooted in good old fashioned Central Texan tradition. We believe in hard work, good food, and a wide range of festivals. Our community is a short drive to to College Station-Texas A&M University, Dallas and Houston.
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Position Summary :
Freestone Lake and Golf is one of our new developments and we are growing! We are looking for a Landscaper to maintain the grounds of our club. This position is key to maintaining a magnificent visual appeal to our members and guests.
Qualifications :
- Ability to operate landscape machinery.
- Ability to operate various vehicles (gas, diesel, electric).
- Ability to follow oral and written directions in English.
- Ability to work in a team environment and operate in a safe, professional manner at all times.
- Ability to stay calm and focused during the busiest of times.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holiday and a shift greater than eight (8) hours in length.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including, but not limited to, working outdoors in all weather conditions, standing, walking, and moving for periods of greater than four (4) hours, and lifting and carrying items sometimes greater than 50 pounds and occasionally lifting up to 75 pounds.
Essential Functions :
Mow lawns using push rotary, reel and or riding mowers.Operation string trimmers and grass edgers.Maintenance and upkeep of traffic stakes, mulch (wood chips) and aggregate (cinder, gravel, rocks).Must be able to operate all equipment related to the preparation, repair and maintenance of the landscape.All equipment pre-start, operation and post-use protocols and report equipment problems or failure to the Director of Landscape Maintenance and Landscape Mechanic immediately.Report irrigation breaks or issues to your immediate Supervisor as soon as the issue is discovered.Assist landscape mechanic, landscape irrigator and landscape pesticide controller as needed.Hand watering and fertilizing of lawns, all landscape and nurseries.Spot spraying of weeds on landscape and turf as necessary.Empty trashcans at beach parks and maintenance shop areas.Hand weeding, top dressing and moving traffic stakes on turf areas.Use buffalo or hand blowers to clean cart paths, parking, clubhouse etc.Collect any trash, leaves and flower debris, tree limps, palm fronds / leaves, etc.Assist with landscape construction projects.Assist with storm preparation and post storm clean-upMaintain beach showers; remove excess sand and debris, wash down.Maintenance of small water features.Maintenance of potted exterior and interior plants.Participate in shop clean-up tasks.Participate in daily landscape set-up, debris clean-up.Maintain a clean and safe work environment.Properly store and maintain assigned tools, utility cart, lockers, PPE and equipmentAssist with set-up and break down of special events if needed.Move furniture and other objects on turf as needed.Any other duties as assigned.Report to work on time and as scheduled.Benefits Summary :
Our Total Rewards aims to provide a holistic view of the comprehensive rewards and opportunities you receive as part of our commitment to your growth and success. In your role, your valuable contributions drive innovation and create meaningful impact, and our benefits reflect how we invest in your professional development, work-life balance, and overall well being. Our goal is to support you along with your long-term career journey.
Financial Rewards and Monetary Benefits
Base Salary : A competitive base salary aligned with industry standards and level of experience.Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance : We offer full-time employees the option to enroll in premium health coverage plans including dental and vision care through Sana. These plans can extend to eligible spouses and dependents.