Grounds Staff

Job Title: Greenskeeper

Department: Agronomy

Location: Fairfield, Texas

Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Class: Hourly

Pay Rate: $18-25 based on experience

Overtime Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Flexible

Supervisory Role: No

Reports To: Superintendent

Relocation Assistance: No

Remote/Telework Eligible: No

Travel Required: No

About Us: https://freestonetx.com/.

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. Fairfield Community Guide: https://online.fliphtml5.com/rxipz/kbjd/#p=1.

Position Summary:

Freestone Lake and Golf is one of our new developments and we are growing! We are looking for Greenskeepers to help maintain a pristine landscape. This position is key to maintaining a magnificent visual appeal to our members and guests.

 

Qualifications:

· Able to work weekends and holidays, mornings, and evenings as business demands.

· High School diploma or equivalent, vocational training or field related work.

· Experience in landscaping and at a resort or high-end club.

· Knowledge of landscape utility vehicles and skid steer equipment.

· Valid state driver's license.

 

Work Environment:

· Lift, reach, bend, twist, push, pull, squat, grasp and use arm-hand coordination on a consistent basis.

· Can lift 10-50 pounds occasionally.

· Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts (and associated noise levels related to) and outside weather conditions.

· Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.

 

Essential Functions:

· Perform the gardening, mowing, raking, trimming of the golf course grounds.

· Prune the ornamental trees and shrubs around the property.

· Perform the spring and fall clean-ups for Freestone Club grounds.

· Complete the snow blowing and plowing around the landscape areas and golf course grounds when applicable.

· Maintain all planting which includes watering, weeding, fertilizing, and general upkeep.

· Perform hand digging, lifting, and physical work where needed.

· Complete mowing, trimming, and rock work to specification by operating various equipment.

· Operate light maintenance equipment authorized by the supervisor.

· Report on equipment problems or failure to the equipment manager immediately.

· Clean the maintenance areas daily.

· Perform other duties as directed by your supervisor.

 

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 reflects how we invest in your professional development, work-life balance, and overall wellbeing. 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.

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