What are the responsibilities and job description for the COTA Grounds Landscape Maintenance (Full Time) position at Circuit of The Americas?
Description: COTA Grounds Landscape Maintenance(Full Time)
Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a 365-entertainment destination for world-class events located in Austin, TX. The sports and entertainment portfolio at COTA is unmatched in the country with Formula 1 US Grand Prix, NASCAR and MotoGP attracting global fans during championship races on the famed Circuit and Live Nation producing over 30 headline concerts every year at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater. Opening in 2026, COTA’s amusement park, COTALAND, is on over 30-acres featuring two first of their kind Roller Coasters and 30 rides.
Position Overview
Under general supervision, the Landscape Maintenance Worker maintains landscape and green space throughout campus including landscape and turf areas, facilities, and provides overall grounds support. Work involves assisting in landscape & turf installation, maintenance and performing various duties to support special events.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Full-time; hours may vary depending on weather and project needs. Weekend or holiday work may occasionally be required during peak season and special events.
Physical Demand & Work Environments
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Equal Employment Opportunity
COTA strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a 365-entertainment destination for world-class events located in Austin, TX. The sports and entertainment portfolio at COTA is unmatched in the country with Formula 1 US Grand Prix, NASCAR and MotoGP attracting global fans during championship races on the famed Circuit and Live Nation producing over 30 headline concerts every year at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater. Opening in 2026, COTA’s amusement park, COTALAND, is on over 30-acres featuring two first of their kind Roller Coasters and 30 rides.
Position Overview
Under general supervision, the Landscape Maintenance Worker maintains landscape and green space throughout campus including landscape and turf areas, facilities, and provides overall grounds support. Work involves assisting in landscape & turf installation, maintenance and performing various duties to support special events.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Perform daily grounds maintenance including mowing, trimming, edging, raking, mulching, weeding and debris removal.
- Plant, water, fertilize, prune, and maintain trees, shrubs, annuals, and perennials.
- Assist with landscape installation projects such as bed preparation, plant layout, installation, and hardscaping.
- Operate and maintain hand tools and small equipment safely (e.g., blowers, trimmers, mowers, hedge shears).
- Support irrigation system maintenance, including checking lines, heads, and timers.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of equipment, work areas, and vehicles.
- Follow all safety procedures and report hazards or maintenance issues promptly.
- Perform seasonal tasks or special event preparation as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, or horticulture
- Ability to lift up-to 50 lbs and work outdoors in all weather conditions including heat, rain, cold, wind, ect....
- General plant, turf and landscape knowledge.
- Reliable transportation and punctuality are essential.
- Positive, can-do attitude and ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
- Valid Texas driver’s license
Full-time; hours may vary depending on weather and project needs. Weekend or holiday work may occasionally be required during peak season and special events.
Physical Demand & Work Environments
- Ability to stand, sit, use of hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to lift and/ or move up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to squat, bend, twist, push/pull.
- Ability to stand/walk for long periods.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
- Work in extreme environments outdoors throughout the year.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud during events.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Equal Employment Opportunity
COTA strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.