Landscape Superintendent Jobs

Job Overview: Landscape Supervisor Responsible for the day-to-day operation of landscape maintenance. The responsibilities include: turf grass/plant material maintenance programs, property/asset management, personnel management, budget/forecasting, financial management, homeowner relations, scheduling/maintenance or irrigation systems, pesticide applications, related recordings, and compliance of regulatory issues. The Director of Agronomy works to create an environment where staff is involved and enthusiastic, with open communications and respect for themselves, homeowners, guests and the property.

Basic Functions:

• Must be able to work independently and be a self-starting problem solver.
• Responsible for all phases of maintenance and Agronomic operations, cost control, and personnel.
• Administers and enforces all rules, regulations and policies for staff. .
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and work in tight spaces
• Directs and participates in the construction and maintenance of the grounds.
• Works closely with the Director of Agronomy/Superintendent to operate the maintenance in a fiscally responsible and professional manner.
• Ability to work through inclement weather to include hot/cold/raining/snowing conditions

Primary Duties:

• Directs and assists the staff on the planting of new vegetation, the replacement, spraying, pruning and trimming of trees and shrubs, the preparation of soil plant beds for aesthetically pleasing arrangements and tending to high stress areas.
• Manages an aggressive water usage tracking plan and irrigation systems and provides monthly reporting on retaining ponds, wells and other water source usage as needed
• Recruits, supervises and retains maintenance staff. Conducts employee performance evaluations and exercises disciplinary action.
• Supervises and controls all maintenance expenses associated with homeowner/golf Operations, including payroll, supplies, chemical and fertilizers.
• Maintains records and completes required reporting. Order parts, supplies and equipment as needed.
• Oversees the care and maintenance of the turf, ornamental plants, shrubs, trees and wetlands on the facility grounds.
• Supervises and participates in the application and recording of chemical applications (fertilizers and pesticides) on the community grounds in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Oversees subordinates in proper and safe operation and maintenance of mechanical and power equipment. Plans and budgets for additional or replacement capital equipment.
• Provides detailed annual plan for the various property levels and the designated landscaping areas. Includes rotational design to provide facility with fresh, eye-catching, interesting and pleasant atmosphere.
• Provides technical, operational and safety training for employees to ensure that staff is working within OSHA, state and federal guidelines for safe working conditions.
• Coordinates snow removal and winter maintenance activities when necessary.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Knowledge of management and maintenance of greens, fairways and roughs.
• Skill in recruiting, supervising, training, monitoring, evaluating and motivating personnel.
• Knowledge of use and operating standards of equipment and tools used in golf course/landscape construction and maintenance work.
• Knowledge of safe use, mixing and application of chemicals and commercial products.
• Interpersonal skill to resolve conflict and work with supervisors, officials, employees, members and the general public.
• Ability to anticipate personnel, equipment, and material requirements related to golf course maintenance/landscape maintenance and repair assignments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3-5 years' experience in golf/landscape industry
• 2-year Degree or Certificate in Turf Management (or related field, like agronomy, horticulture, plant science, soil science).
• Ability to communicate with all staff to include Latin employees
• Pesticide Application License 3A & 3B
• Valid Driver's License.

Benefits-

Company paid Medical after 90 days. Dental, Vision, short and long Term disability available. 401k with 3% company match. 10 paid holidays, two weeks vacation, and sick and personal time off. We provide uniforms and safety equipment.

Potential for bonus