Landscape Technician

Landscape Technician

Nestled in the heart of Paradise Valley, Arizona, Paradise Valley Country Club has supported a comfortable and inviting lifestyle for its members and their families since 1953. Our members are among the most well-respected and discerning individuals in our community, and both members and employees are committed to fostering lasting friendships and memories within our club community. As a traditional, invitation-only club, our members and families enjoy a home-away-from-home experience that is unique, exquisite, and rich with history and original Arizonian culture. The grounds are surrounded by Camelback Mountain, Phoenix Mountain Preserve, and the McDowell Mountains, providing a picturesque backdrop for golf, tennis, fitness, swimming, dining, and a variety of social engagements.

Our Mission

To be an exceptional, private country club focused on family and friendship, and oriented to enrich the lives of our members, guests, and team members.

Our Vision

Preserve and strengthen the club's traditions and experiences as a leading private country club built on the foundation of family, friendship, and exceptional facilities in an unparalleled setting.

Our Values

Tradition: Honoring the history and traditions of the club while adapting to meet evolving member needs.

Excellence: Striving for excellence in all aspects of member experiences, club services, and amenities. Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

Integrity: Upholding high ethical standards and transparency in all dealings.

Respect: Treating all members, guests, and team members with respect and dignity.

Camaraderie: Displaying a commitment to fun, family, and mutual enjoyment of life.

About the Role

Paradise Valley Country Club is seeking a skilled landscape technician to maintain and enhance our grounds, including clubhouse common areas, annual flower beds, and golf course desert landscapes. This hands-on, non-supervisory role is ideal for experienced professionals who work independently, take pride in their craft, and uphold exceptional standards in a member-facing environment.

The position is primarily maintenance-focused, with occasional installation and enhancement work, including planting, irrigation adjustments, and landscape improvements. The technician will identify and resolve irrigation and plant health issues, maintain high-visibility areas to premier standards, and ensure all work reflects precision, integrity, and professionalism.

Essential Duties

• Support and uphold Paradise Valley Country Club's vision, mission, and goals
• Maintain clubhouse grounds, landscape beds, annual flower displays, and golf course desert areas to premier standards
• Perform routine and corrective landscape maintenance, including pruning, planting, grooming, and debris removal
• Inspect, operate, troubleshoot, and repair irrigation systems, including drip systems, heads, valves, and controllers
• Identify landscape and irrigation issues proactively and implement effective solutions
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and with attention to detail
• Maintain professional conduct and situational awareness in all member-facing areas

Term of Employment: Full-Time Position

Pay: Hourly ($24+) DOE

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• 401-k Match
• Paid Time Off: Vacation/Sick time
• Seven Paid Holidays
• Lunch provided everyday
• Uniforms provided

Requirements

Key Qualifications

• 35+ years of professional landscape experience in country club, golf course, resort, or high-end property environments
• Experience maintaining clubhouse grounds and desert landscapes to elevated standards
• Strong knowledge of irrigation systems, plant health, pruning, and desert-adapted landscapes
• Ability to work autonomously and troubleshoot issues proactively
• Hands-on experience with planting, irrigation repairs/modifications, and landscape enhancements
• High attention to detail, integrity, reliability, and professionalism
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting, bending, kneeling, standing, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
• Valid Arizona Class D Driver's License
• Agree to maintain a Drug-Free Workplace as a condition of employment
• Ability to pass background and reference checks per company standards
• Ability to lead by example while following Paradise Valley Country Club's core values
• Ability to plan, organize, and execute work safely, including evaluating risk and managing operations efficiently
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build positive relationships with members and co-workers, and work effectively independently and as part of a team
• Non-allergic to grasses, trees, plants, and common fertilizers
• Experience with seeding and transplanting beds, irrigation systems, selective pruning, hedge trimming, and proper application of chemicals and fertilizers
• Skilled in power tool operation, including chainsaw, pole saw, stump grinder, auger, jackhammer, hedge trimmer, backhoe, etc.
• Skilled in proper pruning techniques and tree trimming (crown thinning, crown lifting, and understanding tree structure)
• Skilled in low-voltage landscape lighting systems (desired but not required)