Horticulturist

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree In Horticulture (or related field, such as landscape architecture) with minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field or Associate Degree with 5 years of field experience.
• Have or obtain ISA Arborist Certification.
• Have or obtain a North Carolina Pesticide Applicators License in Turf and Ornamentals.

Experience Requirements

As the Landscape Superintendent, you will have experience and be able to perform the following job-related tasks:

• Hire, train, and manage a staff to produce at a high level. Focusing on horticultural installation and maintenance techniques.
• Develop annual operating budget for Horticulture department and advise on capital needs.
• Ability to work with landscape architects and club leaders on new installations and renovations.
• Evaluate existing landscape presentations and make recommendations for improvement based on aesthetic and horticultural knowledge.
• Source plant material and landscape supplies for large projects as well as general landscape improvements.
• Monitor tree inventory throughout the property and develop a "Best Management Plan" that focuses on theories, practices, and principles of Horticulture, Entomology, and Agriculture.
• Monitor clubhouse grounds and landscape beds throughout for overall plant health and watering requirements.
• Develop IPM programs and be responsible for applications of pesticides and fertility treatments for trees, ornamentals, and flowers.
• Develop pruning plan that enhances the health and aesthetics of the landscape throughout the property.
• Purchase and maintain nursery stock.
• Maintain accurate records of horticultural fertilizer and pesticides applications and plant material.
• Provide safety training for the staff and ensure that the safety requirements are met.

Special Requirements

• Able to understand and appreciate excellence in garden design and plant care specific to landscape plants in Southeast.
• Communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization while also exercising good judgement and effective decision making based on accurate and timely analysis. 
• Must be able to maintain a flexible work schedule with the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Lift and carry up to 50lbs, move for long periods of time, and operate machinery as the job requires.
• Ability to successfully pass a drug screening and criminal background check.

Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability (paid by employer)
• 401 (k)
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Golfing privileges, uniforms provided, lunch provided

Date Job is Available

18 hours ago

Salary

$80,000 to $85,000 per year

Overtime: No