Landscaper - Groundskeeper

Canyon Ranch; Spicewood (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Spa access and wellness facilities

Health plan after 30 days

25 days personal/holiday time off

Supplemental health options

Employer-paid life insurance

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

Canyon Ranch Austin, opening Fall 2026, seeks an experienced Groundskeeper to maintain high-end outdoor spaces across the resort. You will manage planting beds, turf, irrigation systems, and carpentry-related outdoor repairs to uphold premium guest experiences.

Ideal candidates bring 4–6+ years in groundskeeping or landscaping, strong hands-on irrigation knowledge, and a valid driver’s license. Certifications in irrigation/pesticide work are a plus; an opportunity for leadership and professional

Qualifications

• 4–6+ years of progressive groundskeeping, landscaping, or horticulture operations experience.
• Hands-on irrigation, landscape equipment operation, and basic construction/carpentry skills.
• Licenses and certifications: irrigation and pesticide applicator licenses highly valued; valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced grounds maintenance, including planting, pruning, irrigation troubleshooting, and landscape care to ensure outdoor environments meet high standards.
• Maintain planting beds, turf, and landscape features while elevating guest experience.
• Monitor plant health, diagnose issues, and implement pest management, fertilization, and seasonal care.
• Lead and support advanced grounds operations with a focus on safety and efficiency.
• Coordinate repairs to outdoor structures and collaborate with Facilities or vendors on larger projects.

Skills

Irrigation systems

Landscape equipment operation

Carpentry

Team leadership/Mentoring

Plant care knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

Canyon Ranch has been redefining wellness travel and transformative hospitality for more than 45 years. As the global leader in destination wellness, Canyon Ranch inspires lifelong well-being through world-class experts, personalized guidance, and immersive experiences that help guests live healthier, more fulfilling lives.Now, we are entering an exciting new chapter with the opening of Canyon Ranch Austin in October 2026 — our newest wellness destination nestled in the Texas Hill Country. Designed to connect guests with nature, adventure, restoration, and personal growth, Austin will build upon the legacy established in Tucson, Lenox, and Las Vegas while creating new opportunities for exceptional talent to shape the future of wellness hospitality.Recognized among the most outstanding hotels in the world by the Michelin Guide 2025, Canyon Ranch offers more than a career — it offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others every day.

Join the founding team at Canyon Ranch Austin. Recruitment is underway today, with anticipated start dates beginning in Fall 2026.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU'LL DO AS A CANYON RANCH COLLEAGUE:

• Perform advanced grounds and horticultural maintenance, including planting, pruning, irrigation troubleshooting, and overall landscape care to ensure healthy, high-quality outdoor environments.
• Maintain and enhance planting beds, turf, and specialty landscapes while upholding aesthetic standards and elevating the guest experience.
• Monitor plant health, diagnose issues, and implement solutions such as pest management, fertilization, and seasonal care programs.
• Lead and support advanced grounds operations, including equipment use, landscape improvements, and oversight of assigned work areas with a focus on safety and efficiency.
• Perform and coordinate repairs to outdoor structures (fencing, gates, pergolas, decking, benches, signage, and trails), including skilled carpentry and collaboration with Facilities or vendors for larger projects.
• Provide guidance and informal training to junior team members while supporting cross-functional collaboration to maintain and enhance outdoor spaces.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Bring 4-6+ years of progressive experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or horticulture operations, ideally within a resort, hospitality, or high-end commercial environment.
• Demonstrate strong hands-on expertise in irrigation systems, landscape equipment operation, and basic construction or carpentry work.
• Apply practical knowledge of horticulture practices, including plant care, maintenance techniques, and landscape enhancements.
• Show the ability to lead by example, with experience mentoring or guiding team members preferred.
• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent; additional technical training or coursework in horticulture, landscape management, or related trades is a plus.
• Irrigation and pesticide applicator licenses and other trade-related certifications are highly valued.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.

WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE AS A CANYON RANCH COLLEAGUE:

• Use of services and facilities including the spa, fitness classes, lectures, and overnight stays at all Canyon Ranch locations nationwide.
• Generous health plan including Health, Dental and Vision after 30 days of employment.
• 25 Days of personal and holiday time off (vacation, sick and holidays)
• Supplemental Health care options (including Accidental, Critical Illness and Hospital care)
• Employer-paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Maternity leave
• A supportive, collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

The wage for this role may take into account factors for compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure or certifications; and other business and organizational needs.