Austin Horticulture Manager

DFI Resources • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Horticulture Manager leads, coordinates, and actively contributes to horticulture, landscape maintenance, and grounds management across designated Austin properties. The role ensures that grounds and improvements are maintained to high aesthetic standards and oversees daily operations involving plant health, irrigation, seasonal maintenance, and landscape improvements. The manager provides hands-on guidance to the horticulture team and collaborates with staff, vendors, and contractors to support seamless property operations.

The position also assists with planning and oversight of contracted landscape services, manages the horticulture budget with leadership, identifies opportunities to improve practices and sustainability, and carries out special projects. Horticultural activities, equipment use, and contracted services must comply with applicable safety regulations. The work includes outdoor duties on rough terrain, occasional office work, and travel among locations.

Requirements

• College degree in Horticulture or equivalent work experience.
• At least 5 years of landscaping, garden, or nursery experience, or a combination of education, licensing, specialized training, and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the job duties.
• Overall knowledge of landscape maintenance and construction, turf care, annual color, perennials, water and plant health requirements, pruning, and fertilization techniques.
• Demonstrated experience managing, leading, and developing a team while fostering accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
• Ability to proactively set and implement daily and yearly goals within timelines with little instruction while remaining flexible.
• Ability to collaborate, prioritize, and work with a sense of vision and direction.
• Ability to assess disparate information and distill it into a concise report.
• Advanced computer skills and smartphone proficiency.
• Attention to detail, honesty, adaptability, dependability, and willingness to perform hands-on work.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Excellent time management and ability to organize and manage multiple projects.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including extensive standing, walking, twisting, turning, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, heavy lifting, and occasional lifting of up to 15 pounds.
• Ability to drive a personal vehicle to various locations.

Nice To Haves

• Private estate or hotel hospitality experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Horticulture team, other staff members, and outside contractors to meet property objectives and maintain exceptional landscape standards.
• Maintain high standards of service, attention to detail, sophistication, aesthetic value, and horticultural excellence across designated properties.
• Anticipate, identify, and address landscape maintenance needs, plant health concerns, and opportunities for property improvements.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and overseeing contracted landscape and horticultural services across multiple Austin properties.
• Develop, monitor, and manage the horticulture budget in collaboration with leadership, using resources efficiently and pursuing cost-effective solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve landscaping practices, irrigation efficiency, plant health, and the appearance and sustainability of the grounds.
• Execute special projects as directed by leadership and provide recommendations for short- and long-term horticultural improvements.
• Ensure horticultural activities, equipment usage, and contracted services comply with applicable OSHA, federal, and state safety regulations.
• Adhere to relevant OSHA safety regulations and company policies and act as a role model in following policies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus program.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents, with participation in the Wellness Incentive Program.
• 401(k) with match.
• Generous vacation and personal time off allowance.
• Charitable donation matching program.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Programs and activities to encourage a balanced lifestyle.
• Fun, team-oriented environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager