Landscape Horticulturist at Desert Mountain Club in Scottsdale, Arizona

Job Description:

Join the Agronomy team at Desert Mountain Club, one of the largest and most beautiful private country clubs in North America, as a Landscape Horticulturist!

In this role, you will play a key role in creating a world-class facility! You will perform specialized labor in landscape maintenance, tennis court maintenance, construction, and related work as required. In addition may supervise small groups of team members, while reporting directly to the Landscape Superintendent. 

The ideal candidate will be a team player with a great attitude and strong work ethic. Prior grounds and landscape maintenance experience required.

*Shifts run from 5:30am - 11:30am (summer), 6:30am - 12:30pm (winter). 

LIFE ON THE MOUNTAIN

Join a top 15, 5-Star Platinum Club of America and be a part of an exciting, challenging, and rewarding experience PLUS enjoy excellent benefits:

• Competitive pay


• Medical, dental and vision coverage


• FREE onsite medical clinic to all employees & their dependents


• FREE golf and tennis


• Paid Time Off


• Matching 401K


• Tuition reimbursement


• Retail discounts


• Pet insurance


• Employee uniforms provided

*Please note, benefits are dependent on your DOL Status (ex. Full-Time, Part-Time, Seasonal).

We believe our teammates are our greatest asset and are committed to fostering a culture of care, respect, and positivity with a sincere focus on the safety, health, and professional growth of every teammate. If you’re looking to join an incredible team, then Desert Mountain is the place for you!

JOB DETAILS

Responsibilities:

• Operate small power equipment and perform the following tasks on designated areas of the development project: install and maintain drip irrigation, trees, shrubs and cacti; maintain tree and plant nurseries; and control minor erosion.


• Participate in annual over-seeding of grass areas.


• Assist in construction of new landscape areas.


• Operate light motorized equipment and small utility vehicles in hauling materials and debris.


• Clean drains and culverts, sweep roadways, and collect litter.


• Maintain tennis courts, clubhouses, and related facilities.


• Supervise small groups of team members in specialized tasks such as Clay, Hard and Grass court maintenance.


• Cultivate and hand water trees, shrubs, cacti and grass areas.


• Other duties as assigned by the management.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Required to work in an outdoor working environment – Regularly


• Exposed to extreme temperatures and inclement weather – Regularly


• Required to lift, carry, push and/or pull up to 80 pounds – Frequently


• Required to operate utility vehicles and light motorized equipment.

OUR COMPANY

Desert Mountain Club is one of the finest private residential communities in the world featuring world-class golf, indulgent amenities, and curated experiences. It is a private country club open to on and offsite property residents located in the elevated foothills of the beautiful Sonoran Desert in North Scottsdale, Arizona. The club spans across 8,000 acres featuring:

• Seven signature golf courses (six of which are Jack Nicklaus & an all new par 54 championship course)


• Seven distinctive clubhouses – each with its own unique restaurant plus banquets
  


• An award-winning spa and fitness center


• Spectacular swim and tennis facility


• Dozens of hiking and biking trails


• Horseback riding


• Luxury camping at The Ranch

Our mission is that we will provide our members and teammates with an exceptional experience consistent with our vision to be the finest club and community for golf and recreational lifestyle activities in North America.

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