Horticulturist

By The Country Club, April 6 - Pepper Pike, Ohio

Club Overview:  The Country Club is a private 18-hole facility located on 250 acres in Pepper Pike, Ohio. Known for being a family-oriented club, it provides numerous amenities to its members with the golf course and clubhouse being the focal points. Famed golf course architect William Flynn masterfully blended the routing of each golf hole with the natural topography to create a gem that is regarded as one of Flynn’s greatest designs, and consistently ranks as one of the top courses in Ohio. The rich-history of the club also includes hosting national events with the 1935 U.S. Amateur and the 2012 U.S. Women’s Amateur. The Country Club is seeking a part time/ seasonal Horticulturist. The Horticulturist, under the supervision of our golf course leadership team, manages the ornamental landscaping for the golf course and clubhouse properties (approximately 8 acres). The club offers flexible scheduling to fit the needs of the candidate while considering the needs of the position. Come join our enjoyable, team-focused work environment!  Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Cultivates shrubs and flowers Trims and prunes hedges and shrubbery Suggests and manages irrigation applications to clubhouse plantings Leads and instructs grounds personnel in routine maintenance of clubhouse lawns and ornamental plantings Designs and proposes maintenance schedule for clubhouse lawn and ornamental care Applies necessary plant protectants to plantings Advises the golf course leadership team of specific needs related to landscaping projects Project management Involvement in the planning, budgeting, and implementation of planting programs Assist in product and supply purchases Equipment operation Must be able to work in various weather conditions  The club is currently in the closing phases of a golf course restoration with renowned golf course architect Gil Hanse. The candidate will be involved in certain aspects of this exciting project as we approach our grand opening in May.

By The Club at Flying Horse, March 8 - Colorado Springs, Colorado

JOB TITLE:              Horticulturist DEPARTMENT:      Grounds and Landscaping REPORTS TO:        Golf Course Superintendent Essential duties are as follows: 1. Leads, oversees and performs the care and maintenance of all ornamental beds, flowers, baskets, pots, decorative wagons on the Club grounds, golf course, and other Flying Horse and Classic Properties 2. Assists in the recruiting, hiring, training and retention of a team that performs numerous horticulture and greenhouse tasks on multiple properties. 3. Schedules, assigns tasks, monitors work and reviews projects and team members to ensure efficiency and quality standards are met. 4.   Performs required fertility, watering, installation and removal of seasonal flowers. 5. Knowledgeable and experienced in design, construction and renovation projects, including irrigation installation, troubleshooting and repairs 6.  Competent with safe operation of power equipment utilized in the daily maintenance of ornamental plants and shrubs. 7.    Works with nursery supplier to create aesthetically pleasing variety of annuals and perennials throughout the properties. 8.    Assist in greenhouse operations including preparation of annuals and perennials to be used throughout the properties. 9.    Trains team and incorporates safe working practices while performing necessary duties of the job. 10.  Understands, follows, participates and contributes in the Budget Process. 11.  Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather, lift 50lbs, and be able to bend, stoop and crawl. 12.  This Position requires weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.    RELATIONSHIPS Reports to Golf Course Superintendent for the fulfillment of functions and responsibilities.  Will have contact with various members of The Club at Flying Horse staff, HOA personnel, homeowners and other industry related people and is to conduct relationships in a manner that will enhance the overall marketing and operational success of the company.