Luxury Grounds & Maintenance Technician

Description

Together We're More

At Thomas Ranch Development, we are creating a premier ranch, residential, hospitality, and recreational destination where exceptional property presentation, operational excellence, and member experiences are fundamental to our success.

What You'll Do:

The Grounds Caretaker & Maintenance Technician is a highly visible, hands-on position responsible for the overall appearance, functionality, safety, and upkeep of Thomas Ranch properties, facilities, landscapes, ranch assets, and outdoor environments. This role serves as a key steward of the property by ensuring all locations remain clean, operational, safe, and guest-ready.

This individual performs a broad range of groundskeeping, preventative maintenance, facility support, event setup and breakdown, vehicle and equipment care, animal support, and general property maintenance activities. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, solutions-oriented, mechanically inclined, and takes pride in creating exceptional first impressions while supporting a luxury hospitality and ranch environment.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Property & Grounds Stewardship

• Maintain the overall appearance, cleanliness, and functionality of all Thomas Ranch properties and operational areas.
• Perform landscaping duties include mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, planting, mulching, irrigation support, weed control and seasonal beautification projects.
• Maintain trails, roads, pathways, entrances, ranch facilities, common areas, parking areas, and outdoor gathering spaces.
• Monitor property conditions daily and proactively address maintenance, appearance, and safety concerns.
• Ensure all areas consistently meet Thomas Ranch presentation standards.

Facility Maintenance & Repair

• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on buildings, ranch facilities, offices, barns, storage areas, outdoor fixtures, gates and operational spaces.
• Assist with carpentry, painting, drywall repair, pressure washing, light plumbing, lighting replacement, and general maintenance projects.
• Assist with preventative maintenance inspections and report repair needs.
• Maintain and repair tools and machinery used in maintenance.
• Assist with ongoing property improvement and enhancement projects.

Event Support & Logistics

• Set up and break down tables, chairs, tents, furniture, equipment, signage, and event materials.
• Assist with transporting supplies and materials throughout the property.
• Move furniture, equipment, and heavy materials safely and efficiently.

Animal Care & Ranch Operations

• Feed and water ranch animals according to established schedules.
• Monitor animal areas and report concerns related to health, fencing, water supply, safety, or facility conditions.
• Maintain cleanliness of barns, feeding stations, corrals, and animal support areas.
• Support general ranch operations and seasonal ranch projects.
• Ensure feed, hay, supplies, and equipment remain organized and adequately stocked.

Vehicle, Equipment & Asset Care

• Conduct routine inspections of vehicles and equipment.
• Monitor fuel, fluid levels, tire pressure, batteries, and overall readiness.
• Assist with preventative maintenance schedules.
• Report repair needs promptly and accurately.
• Maintain equipment storage areas in an organized and professional manner.

Safety & Risk Management

• Always utilize required PPE and safe work practices.
• Identify and immediately report hazards, near misses, accidents, property damage, or unsafe conditions.
• Maintain safe operating practices when working around guests, employees, animals, vehicles, equipment, and contractors.

Hospitality & Guest Experience

• Respond promptly and professionally to requests and operational needs.

Required Qualifications

• Work Schedule:
  Wednesday to Monday from 8:00 am…