Grounds - Irrigation Technician

Irrigation Technician | Horseshoe Bay Resort

Location: Horseshoe Bay, TX (The Texas Hill Country)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Maintain the Flow of Paradise

The lake life is calling! Horseshoe Bay Resort is seeking a skilled Irrigation Technician to manage the programming, operation, and maintenance of our extensive irrigation and drainage systems. Our 17,000-acre resort depends on precision water management to remain a world-class destination, and you will be the expert ensuring our grounds stay lush and vibrant.

If you are a technical problem-solver who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in environmental stewardship, your success story starts here.

Your Impact: Precision Water Management

You are responsible for the health of our landscape through the expert maintenance of hydraulic and electrical irrigation systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• System Oversight: Program, operate, and inspect irrigation and drainage systems daily to ensure peak performance and proper soil moisture.
• Expert Repairs: Troubleshoot and repair pipes, fittings, valves, wiring, controllers, and sprinkler heads.
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform routine system audits and preventative maintenance; assist in the installation of new irrigation or drainage lines.
• Inventory Control: Maintain a precise inventory of parts and materials, submitting purchase requests to ensure the team is always "resort-ready."
• Team Education: Assist in training staff and foremen on system layouts, isolation valves, and water quality pond operations.
• Versatile Support: Perform Groundskeeper and Equipment Operator duties as needed to support the overall beauty of the resort.

What You Bring to the Team

• Technical Expertise: Working knowledge of agronomy, electricity, and hydraulics as they relate to automatic heads, valves, and pump stations.
• Experience: Minimum of one year in grounds maintenance or irrigation installation/repair.
• Mechanical Skill: Ability to safely operate tractors and motorized equipment; high mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Communication: Excellent oral and written skills to coordinate with supervisory staff and provide interdependent team support.
• Certifications: Valid Driver's License required. High School Diploma/GED required. We highly encourage obtaining a Texas Pesticide Irrigator License and OSHA certifications.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to work outdoors in various Texas weather conditions. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs frequently.

Perks of the Paradise Life

We value the specialists who keep our resort green and sustainable.

The "Resort Life" Bonuses:

• Subsidized Housing: Associate housing and shuttle service available.
• Play Where You Work: Limited access to world-class golf and resort amenities (based on occupancy).
• Financial Wins: Weekly meal subsidies, competitive pay, and scheduled reviews/raises.
• Travel Discounts: Generous discounts at Horseshoe Bay Resort and over 100 Crescent Hotels & Resorts properties nationwide.
• Growth: Opportunity for professional development and specialized licensing through our MIT program.

Full-Time Insurance & Security:

• Comprehensive Health: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.
• Financial Future: 401k plan with employer match.
• Protection: Short and long-term disability, Critical Illness, and Accident insurance.
• Support: Access to the Associate Relief Fund.

Ready to take the lead?

If you have the technical skill and the "team player" mindset to manage our world-class systems, we want to hear from you. Apply today to become our next Irrigation Technician!