Invited, the largest owner and operator of private clubs in the United States with 130+ country clubs, city clubs, and athletic clubs nationwide, is seeking a skilled Horticulturist in Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas — responsible for the maintenance and enhancement of golf course landscapes and clubhouse gardens, executing expert horticultural and landscape maintenance to ensure the outstanding aesthetic and functional quality of one of the country’s most prestigious private club environments.
About Invited — America’s Premier Private Club Network
Founded: 1957 — operating with a central purpose of building relationships and enriching the lives of members, guests, and employees
Scale: Largest owner and operator of private clubs nationwide — 130+ country clubs, city clubs, and athletic clubs across the USA
Team: More than 17,000 employees united by an inclusive, people-first culture rooted in excellence and belonging
Amenities: Championship golf courses, resort-style pools, handcrafted cuisine, racquet facilities, modern fitness centers, and more
Location: Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas — a premium Hill Country community west of San Antonio, TX
Why Join Invited as a Horticulturist in Texas?
Prestigious Environment: Maintain championship golf course landscapes and first-class clubhouse gardens at a top-tier private club
Full Benefits from Day One: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and generous paid time off from your very first day
Stable Career: Join a 67-year-old institution with 130+ clubs nationwide offering long-term career growth and stability in Texas
Inclusive Culture: Be part of a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values every employee’s contribution and professional growth
Position Overview
Invited is hiring a professional Horticulturist in Fair Oaks Ranch, TX, to maintain and enhance the golf course landscapes and clubhouse gardens at one of America’s leading private clubs. This hands-on outdoor role covers both routine horticultural maintenance and specialized landscape tasks — including operating powered mowing equipment, applying fertilizers and pesticides, pruning trees and shrubbery, planting and maintaining woody plant materials and flowerbeds, and calibrating spraying equipment for precise treatment application. You will report to the Equipment Manager or Superintendent and play a direct role in ensuring the club’s grounds reflect the very highest standards of beauty and quality.
Why This Role Matters: As Horticulturist at Invited Fair Oaks Ranch, you shape the first impression and lasting beauty of one of Texas’s premier private country clubs, maintain championship golf course landscapes that members and guests experience every single day, apply your horticultural expertise across manicured gardens, flowering beds, and premium greenspaces, join the largest private club network in America with 130+ clubs and 17,000+ employees nationwide, and build a rewarding horticulture career with a company that offers full medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits from day one.
Key Responsibilities
Golf Course & Landscape Maintenance
- Operate powered equipment including grass mowers, tractors, and blowers for professional mowing and routine maintenance of golf course turf and clubhouse landscape areas
- Plant, establish, and maintain woody plant materials, flowering plants, and ornamental flowerbeds across the clubhouse, golf course, and common areas throughout the season
- Trim trees, prune shrubbery, and cultivate shrubs and flowers regularly to enhance the visual appeal and long-term health of all landscape plantings across the property
- Maintain the overall aesthetic integrity of the golf course and surrounding landscape areas to meet the exceptional standards expected at a premier private country club in Texas
Fertilization, Pest Control & Chemical Application
- Water, fertilize, and apply pesticides to flowerbeds and shrubbery around the clubhouse using appropriate methods, rates, and timing to support healthy, vibrant plant growth
- Operate and calibrate spraying equipment accurately to ensure precise, consistent application of fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and other horticultural treatments across the property
- Follow all chemical application safety protocols, label requirements, and regulatory guidelines to ensure the protection of members, guests, staff, and the surrounding environment
- Monitor plant health across all landscape zones and proactively identify pest, disease, or nutrient deficiency issues before they impact the club’s appearance or plant vitality
Equipment Operation & Site Care
- Safely operate a full range of horticultural equipment including construction tools such as shovels, axes, and sledgehammers alongside gardening tools including pruners, rakes, hedge shears, and trimmers
- Perform daily equipment checks, basic maintenance, and cleaning to ensure all grounds care equipment remains in safe, fully operational condition throughout the working season
- Adapt to physically demanding outdoor work conditions including frequent exposure to extreme Texas heat, humidity, and variable weather throughout the year with resilience and professionalism
- Safely manage lifting and carrying of materials up to 100 lbs., climbing ladders, squatting, kneeling, reaching, and other physical tasks essential to daily horticultural operations
Team Support & Professional Standards
- Attend daily briefings and actively participate in team activities, contributing positively to the groundskeeping team’s collective effort and the club’s overall landscape excellence
- Follow all company, club, and department policies, safety procedures, and management instructions while maintaining a consistently high level of professionalism with members and colleagues
- Support fellow team members as needed and take on additional tasks assigned by management to ensure the smooth, seamless daily operation of the club’s grounds and landscape programs
- Take personal initiative in ongoing professional growth, maintaining any required horticultural, pesticide application, or safety certifications relevant to this role in Texas
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent is required — additional coursework or certifications in horticulture, landscape management, agronomy, or turf science are a professional advantage
- Pesticide applicator certification or relevant Texas landscape/groundskeeping certifications are considered a meaningful plus for this role
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in landscape maintenance, greenhouse management, or groundskeeping in a professional outdoor environment
- Demonstrated experience operating powered landscape equipment including mowers, tractors, and chemical spraying equipment safely and effectively
- Prior experience in a golf course, private club, resort, or high-end landscape environment is a significant advantage for this Texas country club position
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work primarily outdoors with frequent exposure to extreme Texas heat, cold temperatures, humidity, and variable seasonal weather conditions throughout the year
- Physical capacity for sitting, standing, walking, climbing ladders, squatting, kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, twisting, bending, and lifting or carrying up to 100 lbs.
- Comfortable maintaining physical stamina and safe working practices throughout full outdoor working shifts across golf course and clubhouse landscape environments
Benefits & Total Rewards
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage: Comprehensive health insurance coverage available to all eligible full-time team members from the very start of employment
- Life Insurance: Company-provided life insurance giving you and your family peace of mind and financial protection
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: Income protection coverage for both short-term and long-term disability situations that may arise
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Build your financial future with Invited’s retirement savings program designed to support your long-term security
- Generous Paid Time Off: Paid vacation leave, holiday programs, and additional leave as required by applicable Texas law for eligible team members
- Inclusive Culture & Growth: A welcoming, team-focused workplace that celebrates every individual and actively supports professional development at every level
About Invited
Since its founding in 1957, Invited has built its reputation on a simple but powerful purpose — building relationships and enriching the lives of its members, guests, and more than 17,000 team members nationwide. As the largest owner and operator of private clubs in the United States, Invited manages 130+ country clubs, city clubs, and athletic clubs offering world-class amenities including championship golf courses, resort-style pools, handcrafted cuisine, modern fitness centers, and premium racquet facilities. Invited is proudly an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Career Excellence: Join a 67-year-old legacy brand where your horticultural expertise shapes the beauty and quality of some of America’s most prestigious private club environments.
Who Should Apply?
- Landscape Maintenance Professionals: With 2+ years hands-on experience in groundskeeping, turf management, or ornamental horticulture seeking a premium private club environment in Texas
- Golf Course Groundskeepers: With experience in golf course turf care, landscape upkeep, and powered equipment operation looking for a stable full-time role in Fair Oaks Ranch, TX
- Greenhouse & Nursery Specialists: With plant propagation, flowerbed management, and chemical application experience ready to transition into a prestigious private club horticulture role
- Certified Pesticide Applicators: With Texas landscape or chemical application credentials and 2+ years outdoor maintenance experience seeking full benefits and long-term career stability
- Horticulture Graduates: With relevant academic background and 2+ years of practical outdoor landscape or groundskeeping experience looking to grow with America’s largest private club operator
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