Horticulturist

By Saucon Valley Country Club, Thursday at 01:51 PM - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Saucon Valley Country Club lies nestled in the Lehigh Valley, an hour north of Philadelphia and slightly more than an hour west of New York City. Encompassing over 800 acres are three championship golf courses, a 6-hole junior course, tennis, squash, swimming pools, fine dining facilities, an 18th -century guesthouse and two newly built cottages. Through its illustrious history, Saucon Valley has hosted eight USGA Championships, most recently hosting its ninth with the 2022 US Senior Open Championship. Along with the Championships hosted, Saucon Valley prides itself on being recognized as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, a Platinum Club of America, and the recipient of several renovation and environmental awards. Saucon Valley provides students with a comprehensive internship in a fast-paced work environment. We seek motivated, detail-oriented individuals who have a passion for learning and want to excel in the Horticulture Industry. Interns will gain experience in all facets of horticulture maintenance, with the main highlights being: • Chemical and fertilizer application and calibration • Seasonal plantings • Maintenance of landscape beds • Design of planters • Pest management • Water management • Pruning • Exposure to Championship Golf Course conditioning

By Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club, February 18 - updated February 18 - Ocala, Florida

Horticulture Manager Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club has carved out a piece of paradise on the more than 1,200 acres of beautiful rolling hills of Central Florida. Enjoy championship golf and tennis, a world-class equestrian center, luxury living, and more in this one-of-a-kind, gated community. The majestic 77,000-square-foot clubhouse is your gateway to the magnificent amenities designed with you in mind. Welcome to the splendor that is Golden Ocala. Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club is owned by R+L Carriers, a leader in the trucking industry. Our team at Golden Ocala follows the same core values that were established by our owner in 1965. Family: Treating customers and employees as an extension of the R+L family. Service: Serving customers, communities, and our team. Safety: Relentlessly pursuing a safe and healthy workplace. Quality: Delivering on our promises and exceeding   Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club is looking for a Horticulturist. This candidate will report to the Director of Grounds and will be responsible for a 30-person Horticulture team. The team consists of 26-person Landscaping & Horticulture team and a 4-person Off-site team. The Horticulturist is responsible for maintaining the Clubhouse grounds, Pool & Spa grounds, Common Areas, undeveloped housing sites as well as several residences and rental units around property. On a yearly basis, the Landscaping and Horticulture team plants around 200,000 annuals around property. These annuals are grown in house by our production team at our greenhouses. The ability to lead the team with design and install ideas will be essential. This hands-on management position requires a positive attitude and a strong work ethic. It is Full-Time with great benefits and a salary based on experience. What You'll Do Leadership: Supervise, train, and motivate landscaping staff, providing clear instructions and guidance to ensure optimal performance. Project Management: Plan, schedule, and oversee landscaping projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required standard. Horticulture Management: Utilize a strong understanding of plant species and their care to maintain and improve the aesthetic quality of the landscape. Maintenance Oversight: Oversee general landscape maintenance, including mowing, trimming, planting, weeding, and mulching. Irrigation Management: Monitor and manage irrigation systems, ensuring efficient water usage and healthy plant growth. Landscape Design: Work with the team to develop and implement landscape design plans that enhance property aesthetics and functionality. Equipment Management: Manage the use and maintenance of landscaping equipment, ensuring proper use and safety standards are met. Safety and Compliance: Enforce safety protocols and adhere to industry standards to protect the crew, clients, and properties.

By Brook Hollow Golf Club, January 30 - updated February 13 - Dallas, Texas

  Brook Hollow Golf Club Horticulture Manager  The Horticulturist is responsible for maintaining the Clubhouse grounds, including all lawns and flowerbeds, to the highest standards. This includes the tennis courts, pool, front entrance, and clubhouse surrounds. This hands-on management position requires a positive attitude and a strong work ethic. It is Full-Time with great benefits and a salary based on experience. Job Requirements: ·        Have or are actively pursuing a 2 or 4-year degree in Horticulture or with 3 years of professional experience in horticulture or closely related fields. ·        Familiarity with proper plant selection for different environments around the clubhouse. ·        Knowledge of proper planting and pruning techniques and best management practices. ·        Some supervisory experience—overseeing landscape crew. ·        Valid Driver’s License. ·        Possess or obtain a Texas Pesticide applicator’s license within 90 days. ·        Motivated self-starter who has an eye for details. ·        Develop and implement standard operating procedures for landscape management. ·        Can work in all weather conditions. ·        Flexible work schedule—work weekends and holidays as needed. ·        Operation of power equipment and heavy machinery if needed. ·        Some Spanish preferred but not required. Responsible for: ·        General maintenance of all clubhouse lawns and landscapes. ·        Daily scheduling of 4 full-time employees ·        Overseeing and monitoring crew performance. ·        Color change out and flowerbed maintenance. ·        Irrigation scheduling and proper hand watering practices for supplemental water. ·        Proper application, timing, and record-keeping of fertilizer and chemicals. ·        Budgeting and purchasing plant materials, fertilizers, tools, and chemicals Physical Requirements: ·        Required to bend, stoop, and stand up to 8-10 hours a day. ·        Must be able to lift, push, or move up to 50 lbs. ·        Work independently--able to move about departments and club buildings in a professional manner. ·        Must have good or corrected vision to select/stock merchandise and read labels. ·        Must be able to work in a busy environment.

By Quixote Club, February 2 - updated February 2 - Sumter, South Carolina

Responsible for cultivating and managing plants, ensuring their health and growth, designing and maintaining gardens and landscapes, conducting research, and promoting sustainable practices to enhance the golf course and club cottages.

By Loudoun County Government, January 24 - Leesburg, Virginia

  Job Summary The Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services in Loudoun County is currently in search of qualified candidates for a full-time Horticulture Technician position. This position primarily entails executing specialized horticultural tasks at municipal facilities within the county, both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. This role is centered on the application of herbicides and pesticides, in addition to performing pruning, installation, and maintenance of high-value plantings. It also involves conducting root-flare excavations, managing invasive exotic species, editing plantings in the field, and applying precision fertilization methods. The Horticulture Technician periodically provides training and oversight to contractors engaged in horticultural tasks for the program. We are currently hiring for the following location(s): • Ashburn Recreation & Community Center, Ashburn, VA Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Implements pesticide treatments; executes advanced pruning, watering, soil assessments, and fertilization; designs, constructs, and repairs landscape installations; in addition to testing, programming, and supervising. • Evaluate the facilities within the county. • Performs research and analyzes soil conditions to facilitate effective turf grass management, alongside strategies for weed and pest control. • Conducts operation and maintenance activities for machinery, equipment, vehicles, and tools. • It is possible that other essential duties related to the specific role and department may be performed. **Expected start date to coincide with substantial completion of the new Ashburn Recreation Center in late April/early May 2025.   Salary $46,009.04 - $78,215.36 Recruitment #25-00961 Visit our on-line employment center at  https://www.loudoun.gov/jobs for more information and to apply EOE.