Landscape Manager

By Lancaster Host Golf Course, Wednesday at 05:46 PM - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Greenskeeper:    Summary:   Prepares and maintains golf course greens, fairways, and other golf course surfaces as required, ensuring compliance with all golfing regulations and standards. Sets course tee and cup placements, helps install and repair irrigation systems, and operates and maintains greenskeeping equipment Responsibilities: Sets golf courses to include cutting cups, setting tees, repairing greens, raking bunkers, and mowing greens and fairways. Operates large mowers, tractors and other light equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Maintains golf course, including bunkers, greens, driving range, and tee boxes; mows bunker faces; prunes trees; performs pest control. Installs, maintains, and repairs irrigation systems. Performs or oversees performance of golf cart maintenance. Assists in special construction projects as required. Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies. Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Essential Tasks: Preparing and maintaining golf course greens, fairways and other surfaces. Operating and maintaining greenkeeping equipment. Performing pest control, pruning, and mowing.   Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred :   ●    Knowledge of regulations regarding course settings. ●    Knowledge of light equipment operation and/or maintenance. ●    Knowledge of fertilizer and/or pesticide applications. ●    Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures. ●    Knowledge of golf course maintenance activities to include placement of tees and pins, irrigation techniques, and turf care.   Minimum Job Requirements: ●    High school diploma  ●    At least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. ●    Completed degree(s) or certifications  from an accredited institution that is above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience  ●    Possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license is a requirement for this job. Working Conditions and Physical Effort: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   ● Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/ or loud noises. ● Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds. ●  Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions

By Carolina Golf Club, May 18 - Charlotte, North Carolina

Carolina Golf Club is a carefully restored 1929 Donald Ross course with a story like no other. Here at CGC, we are seeking a motivated individual determined to join our team while building upon a culture of success. As a team, we firmly believe in finding one thing each day to improve upon while upholding a standard of excellence. Golf Course / Landscape Manager Job Summary: Responsible for the maintenance and care of the landscaping/grounds around the club house and throughout the property.  This includes all plantings, walkways, and landscape areas of the Club house complex. Additionally, manage and perform upkeep and enhancements on the golf course grounds. Communicate ideas and work with the Superintendent and Grounds Crew for areas of improvement.   Responsibilities  Provide care and maintenance of landscape beds around the Golf Course and Clubhouse.  Eye for detail and eagerness to improve aesthetics. Upkeep shrubs bordering the property with pruning, trimming, brush cutting, etc. Tree care: fundamental use of pruning and limbing techniques. Aid in maintaining fescue areas throughout the property. Follow proper cultural practices that ensure health and vigor of  plantings which include; pruning, weeding, irrigation, fertilization and pesticide application. Operate equipment such as; Carts/ utility vehicles, mowers, tractors, trimmers, chainsaws, edging machines, and hedge trimmers.   Preferred Qualifications/ Requirements A working knowledge of the characteristics, growth habits and cultural requirements of ornamental plants, shrubs and trees adapted in this region. A degree or certificate in an agricultural science program with an emphasis on horticulture and/or ornamental management. A current pesticide license or the ability to obtain one within 12 months. A basic knowledge of fertilizer and pesticide usage, soil amendments and alternative methods of plant health management. Ability to safely operate tools, machinery and other related motorized equipment. Strong interpersonal skills to deal effectively with members and grounds/clubhouse staff. Organizational skills with the addition of strong multi-tasking and problem solving skills. Dedication to personal improvement while effectively and efficiently maintaining/ improving the course/clubhouse landscaping.

By Plantscape, Inc., May 11 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Plantscape, Inc. is a diversified landscaping company with a mission to transform workplaces into vibrant environments and experiences that help people and business flourish. Since 1973, we've specialized in providing a full range of interior and exterior landscape services to the Pittsburgh commercial market. This position is based out of our Pittsburgh, PA (Strip District) Headquarters.     The Exterior Landscaping Division Manager oversees the Exterior Landscaping Division, Snow Removal and Holiday Installation. This position is responsible for managing all operating processes supporting the sales, delivery, installation and profitability of exterior landscape and snow removal services. They are responsible for managing the operating processes supporting delivery and installation as well as take down of holiday décor. This includes direct oversight of facilities, vehicles, equipment, materials and people related to those operations. Exterior Landscaping Division Manager Primary Duties and Responsibilities Maintains and promotes a safe and healthy work environment by enforcing Plantscape safety standards and adhering to legal regulations, including OSHA regulations and driving standards.  Monitors financial performance of division and provides guidance to correct deficiencies. Assists with budgeting for the division.  Monitors and advises Account Managers and Production Managers on contract renewals, assuring financial metrics are being achieved. Responsible for delivering sales and profit budgets.  Directs and monitors all exterior division functions related to purchasing, shipping, receiving, and operations of terminal, garage and west office.  Oversees, coaches and mentors the execution of the management team’s operational plans weekly, monthly, seasonally, and annually.  Directly hires at manager level.  Determines division organizational and workforce needs and assists with hiring at staff level.  Creates a positive, team-focused work environment, striving for continuous improvement and growth of our people.  Monitors evaluation process for all direct and indirect reports for fairness and timeliness; provides constructive feedback and coaching.  Ensures team is trained and able to provide services to customers that meet or exceed Plantscape and client standards.  Ensures processes are in place to monitor vehicles, equipment, materials, and supplies. Identifies and works with Account Manager to sell additional services to existing clients for exterior department. Assists in identifying opportunities to sell existing customers our other services (interior landscaping, holiday décor, replica plants) Participates in Senior Leadership meetings and company business planning. Oversees and executes safe, successful, and profitable installation of our holiday business. Advises Sales team on technical information need to sell installation profitably.

By St. Andrews Country Club, April 18 - Boca Raton, Florida

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Golf Course and Grounds Maintenance, perform all tasks to maintain and up-grade the club grounds, golf course landscape, and surrounding property. Essential Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Oversee a team of up to six employees and subcontractors. Inspect all club grounds including, pool, tennis, spa grounds, and golf course landscape for maintenance needs and execute instruction for daily repair and maintenance work. Oversee chemical and fertilizer applications Oversee maintenance of irrigation system Oversee irrigation scheduling of club grounds Operate powered equipment Assist in construction and/or renovations Assist in training personnel Responsible for annual flower bed design, installation and maintenance