Horticulture Assistant Manager
R+L Carriers
Ocala, FL 34482, USA
Published 2 weeks ago
Farm, Ranch, and Greenhouse Operations
Full time
Job Description
Assistant Horticulturist
Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club
For golf enthusiasts, Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club boasts a riveting 27-hole championship course designed by golf course architect Ron Garl.
Golden Ocala boasts a refined landscape in the French provincial format with formal hedges, classic gardens and manicured lawns. We are looking to add a team-oriented individual with a passion for beautiful landscaping, professional service and the golf country club atmosphere. This is a high expectation position with the focus on continuing to foster a team environment while enhancing conditions in and around the Club House, common areas, Gates, access areas and golf course beds. Our team concentrates our effort into creating a unique development plan to enhance each team member's skills and focus on work- life balance as a key component. The Assistant Horticulturist will work 40 hours per week and a few hours every other Saturday.
Experience Requirements:
Job Benefits:
Salary:
$45,000-$55,000/year
Assistant Horticulturist
Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club
For golf enthusiasts, Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club boasts a riveting 27-hole championship course designed by golf course architect Ron Garl.
Golden Ocala boasts a refined landscape in the French provincial format with formal hedges, classic gardens and manicured lawns. We are looking to add a team-oriented individual with a passion for beautiful landscaping, professional service and the golf country club atmosphere. This is a high expectation position with the focus on continuing to foster a team environment while enhancing conditions in and around the Club House, common areas, Gates, access areas and golf course beds. Our team concentrates our effort into creating a unique development plan to enhance each team member's skills and focus on work- life balance as a key component. The Assistant Horticulturist will work 40 hours per week and a few hours every other Saturday.
Experience Requirements:
- Must have a TEAM mentality. The right candidate must have the willingness to grow and learn as well as having a desire to advance their career in the golf course horticulture industry.
- Thorough knowledge of and experience with all equipment associated with landscape maintenance and installation to include commercial mowers, tractors, gas powered hand tools, golf carts, trimmers, edgers, etc.
- Experience in landscape installation and maintenance in a commercial or golf course setting.
- Must be self-motivated, lead by example, and have a strong attention to detail.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems, and efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure.
- Supervises and participates in fertilizer and pesticide applications. Must know how to operate and calibrate fertilizer and pesticide equipment. Maintain application sheets and documents for inventory control.
- Must have extensive plant knowledge and considerable background in landscape and team management.
- Degree in Horticulture or related field preferred, or 3-6 years relevant experience.
Job Benefits:
- 40-hour work week
- Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
- 401k w/ matching contributions
- Vacation Time
- Uniforms
- Golf privileges
- Meal Discounts
- Use of company owned hotels throughout United States
Salary:
$45,000-$55,000/year