Farm Gardener

Miraval Austin Resort & Spa is seeking a full‑time Farm Gardener to support the Cypress Creek Farm’s production and guest experience.

• Paid Wellness Days – 8‑hour paid experience twice per year
• Up to $1,000 for Well‑being or Tuition Reimbursement
• Discounted and Complimentary Hyatt Hotel nights
• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance beginning on the 30th day of employment
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off program
• Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance
• Complimentary daily colleague meals
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Access to resort facilities including spa services, programs, hiking trails and fitness center

• Operate mechanical cultivation equipment including tractors and tractor‑drawn implements
• Utilize long and short‑handled tools for bed preparation, transplanting, weed maintenance, and other tasks
• Apply field preparations for organic growing strategies and fertilization
• Operate and repair irrigation systems for variable crops
• Plant crops, herbs and perennials both directly and as seedlings/transplants; mix soil and seed transplants in the greenhouse
• Scout and communicate disease, weed, or insect pressures
• Harvest, sort, store, package and prepare produce and medicinal herbs to specifications
• Propagate, prune, irrigate, train, and harvest perennial crops and herbs
• Maintain farmscape areas (wildflower beds, apiary, food forests, etc.)
• Perform tasks related to poultry care, including daily feeding, quarterly coop cleaning, sanitizing water troughs, and pest scouting
• Lead educational tours that delve into organic and regenerative agriculture, soil science, integrated pest management, animal husbandry, and farm integration strategies
• Lead hands‑on chicken classes for guests, colleagues, or customers
• Maintain the equine facility: keep it clean and neat, assist with feeding, deliver supplements, ensure horses are adequately watered, and prepare horses for activities
• Assist with tack room organization, arena grooming, fencing repair, and landscaping around the ranch/farm

• Experience operating mechanical cultivation equipment, including tractors and tractor‑drawn implements
• Proficiency with long and short‑handled tools for bed preparation and transplanting
• Knowledge of organic growing strategies and fertilization practices
• Experience operating irrigation systems for variable crops
• Knowledge of planting crops, herbs and perennials directly or in seedling/transplant form within greenhouse settings
• Ability to scout and communicate disease, weed, or insect pressures
• Experience harvesting, sorting, storing, packaging, and preparing produce and medicinal herbs to specifications
• Skill in propagating, pruning, irrigating, training, and harvesting perennial crops and herbs
• Experience maintaining farmscape areas such as wildflower beds, apiaries, and food forests
• Knowledge of poultry care, including daily feeding, coop cleaning, and pest management
• Ability to lead educational tours on organic agriculture, soil science, pest management, animal husbandry, and farm integration
• Experience leading hands‑on chicken classes for guests or colleagues
• Ability to groom arenas, build, repair, and maintain horse fencing; basic riding and horse handling experience preferred but not required
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull at least 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions (heat, cold, wind, sun, dust) for extended periods of time

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Miraval Austin Resort & Spa – Austin, TX, US.