Horticulturist/Landscape Mngr

Job Description

Job Description

Be a part of the most exclusive golf club in the Palm Beaches…

Trump International Golf Clubis one of South Florida’s most prestigious private golf clubs. Ranked among the top courses in the country, our mission is to provide the finest experience anywhere in luxury golfing, dining, entertainment and relaxation. This is achieved through the Club’s majestic location, world-class amenities and the superior service provided by our dedicated staff.

If you wish to join an elite team, Trump International Golf Club is currently hiring. Successful candidates must have excellent communication skills and possess strong leadership, management and motivational skills with the ability to interact with members, guests, and associates at all levels within the company.

Applications are now being accepted for the following year-round position:

Horticulturist / Landscape Manager

Summary: The Horticulturist / Landscape Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of landscape maintenance and enhancement across a 260-acre, high-end private golf club, including 15 acres of formal landscape beds, 35 acres of upland preserves, patio and indoor plantings, and an extensive collection of tropical and subtropical plant material.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Develops and implements a year-round maintenance program, including pruning schedules, fertilization, pest and disease management, and seasonal planting.

Maintains high aesthetic and horticultural standards suitable for a luxury environment.

Leads, supervises, counsels and trains a team of 4–8 landscape crew members.

Coordinates daily assignments, prioritizes tasks, and ensures timely completion of work.

Provides ongoing training and guidance to staff to ensure work is completed to high standards.

Assists with interviewing potential candidates and provides input for hires.

Maintains a diverse collection of plant material, including but not limited to native species, ornamentals, palms and trees.

Oversees the care of annual flower beds, container plants, patio displays, and over 2.5 miles of ficus hedges.

Schedules and applies fertilizers and approved pesticides/herbicides in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Maintains accurate records of applications and monitors effectiveness.

Works closely with the Director of Agronomy to align horticultural practices with overall property standards and goals.

Communicates proactively with other departments to coordinate special events, seasonal displays, and club member needs.

Assists in the stewardship of 35 acres of upland preserve areas, maintaining ecological integrity and appearance.

Ensures that all staff adhere to safety protocols and that the course complies with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.

Adheres to and enforces all Club policies and safety protocols.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises up to 8 employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; monitoring performance and providing input for appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Florida Pesticide Application Certification preferred andValid Driver’s License with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR).

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, guests, members and the general public.

Mathematical Skills: - Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software, Spreadsheet software, Project Management software and Inventory software.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Employee is required to have good vision in order to operate equipment effectively.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions, including wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off (vacation & sick/personal time)
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Accident Coverage
• Critical Illness Coverage
• Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• Legal Plan Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

EOE/DFWP

Trump International Golf Club participates in the federal E-Verify program, an electronic system that verifies employment authorization in the United States by comparing information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with government databases. The company uses E-Verify only after an employee has accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. The company does not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or candidates who have not received a job offer from the company.