Landscape Manager

APOGEE is a passion project presented by two highly successful businessmen, to bring an experience unlike any other to South Florida.

APOGEE is currently in the construction phase with plans to construct three, 18-hole golf courses, two short courses, a Himalayas-style putting green & two driving ranges over 1200 acres. The club is also in the process of constructing 2 clubhouses, 50+ cottages, spa/fitness center & will also have fishing, tennis, walking trails & pickleball. The Landscape Superintendent is responsible for overseeing all aspects of landscape maintenance in regard to the club’s facilities & landscaped areas. This role ensures that the grounds are maintained to the highest standards of aesthetic beauty and functionality, enhancing the overall member and guest experience. This position reports to the Chief Operation Officer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, but are not limited to:

1. Plan, develop, & implement landscape maintenance and improvement projects for the club’s facilities & surrounding properties

2. Supervise & coordinate the activities of the landscaping team, including assigning tasks, monitoring progress, providing training & guidance

3. Inspect the grounds regularly to ensure they meet the highest standards of appearance & functionality

4. Oversee the maintenance & operation of irrigation systems, ensuring efficient water usage & system functionality

5. Manage the selection, planting & care of trees, shrubs, flowers & other plant materials

6. Develop & manage the landscape maintenance budget, including purchasing supplies & equipment

7. Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to landscaping & grounds maintenance

8. Implement & oversee integrated pest management programs

9. Collaborate with the Golf Course Maintenance staff to ensure seamless integration of landscaping & turf management

10. Conduct performance evaluations & provide constructive feedback to landscaping staff

11. Maintain accurate records of landscaping activities, including maintenance schedules, inventory levels & equipment maintenance

12. Stay current with industry trends and best practices in landscaping & horticulture

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, working in wet or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, talk, see and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; reach with hands and arms, climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and ability to adjust focus.