Superintendent of Horticulture & Grounds

Description

About Escondido Golf & Lake Club

Escondido Golf & Lake Club is a private, member-owned club set in the Texas Hill Country along the shores of Lake LBJ in Horseshoe Bay, Texas. Our grounds are one of our most defining features — a living reflection of the standard we hold ourselves to every day. We operate at a level where craft matters, pride in place is shared, and every detail is intentional.

About the Role

We are hiring a Superintendent of Horticulture & Grounds to lead the ornamental landscape and grounds presentation across all of our non-golf properties. This is a working leadership role — you will be in the soil alongside your crew of three, not managing from a desk. You will report directly to our Director of Agronomy and serve as a peer to our Golf Course Superintendent, coordinating resources, programs, and standards across the full property.

If you are a trained horticulturist with a superintendent's operational instincts and you lead by example, this role was built for you.

Properties You Will Steward

The Great HouseLa HaciendaThe Smoke ShackLake ClubComfort StationsWelcome CottageSports ComplexWhat You Will Do

Plan, install, and maintain seasonal plantings, ornamental beds, shrubs, trees, and turf across all clubhouse and amenity areas — hands-on, dailyLead a crew of three: set the pace in the field, manage daily scheduling, provide on-the-job training, and guide performanceDevelop and manage the horticulture operating budget in coordination with the Director of AgronomyMaintain irrigation systems, drainage, and hardscape features within assigned areasCoordinate with the Golf Course Superintendent on equipment sharing, chemical and fertilizer programs, water management, and property-wide agronomic standardsSource plant material, fertilizers, and horticultural products; manage vendor relationshipsSupport department-wide initiatives, special projects, and capital planningProvide grounds support during tournaments, member events, and peak season in collaboration with the golf teamMaintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with all safety and chemical handling regulationsServe as a professional, member-facing representative of the Agronomy departmentWorking Conditions

This is a primarily outdoor role in all seasons and weather conditions across the club's property. Early morning starts, weekend availability, and flexibility around club events are expected. The role involves regular walking, bending, and lifting. This is a working superintendent position — we designed it that way on purpose.

How to Apply

Apply through Indeed, or send your résumé and a brief introduction to:

Sharily Contreras, Director of People & Culture scontreras@eglc.org Escondido Golf & Lake Club · 9090 FM 2147, Horseshoe Bay, TX 78657

Requirements

What We Are Looking For

Degree in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Ornamental Horticulture, or a related field (preferred)5+ years of progressive horticulture or landscape management experience, ideally in a private club, resort, or high-end residential settingProven experience leading a grounds or horticulture crewWorking knowledge of irrigation systems, integrated pest management, and Texas Hill Country plant materialStrong communication skills — equally comfortable talking with your crew and engaging directly with club members and leadershipCurrent Texas pesticide/herbicide applicator license, or the ability to obtain within an agreed timeline