POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Landscape Manager, in conjunction with the Director of Grounds, will provide horticulture, turf, landscape, retention ponds and external facility support. The individual will focus on cleaning, detailing, and enhancing the various landscapes throughout the property.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage the performance of contractors who provide landscape maintenance services and plant material supply.
- Performs Integrated Pest Management practices including proper plant and pest ID, scouting, applications, soil treatments, fertility, water management, record keeping, proper trimming, pruning technique and work with City on best management practices for Stormwater Control Measures.
- Technically proficient and familiar with pesticides, aquatic management, and application methods.
- Collaborative and forward communications skills with other departments and direct reports.
- Manage budget, inventory, material orders, tools, and other needs.
- Flexible and adaptable to properly plan for club events to achieve operational goals.
- Prepares emergency recovery work.
- Coordinates work activities, seasonal plantings, projects, and constantly looks for ways to improve cleanliness.
- Proficient usage of irrigation systems including repair and service of commercial systems.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certificate, 2- or 4-year degree in Horticulture, Landscape Management or similar field.
- Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and information.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail oriented and deadline driven.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Hours are variable and will include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to work in various degrees of outdoor weather conditions, including but not limited to, extreme heat and cold or rain.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds of weight frequently throughout assigned workday.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
