Landscape Gardener

ABOUT AMERICAN GOLF

American Golf is a distinguished leader and pioneer in the golf industry, renowned for its innovative and unparalleled approach to golf course management. With over 50 years of experience as an owner, lessee, and manager of golf courses and country clubs, American Golf has established itself as an authority in maximizing the potential of any golf opportunity.

Throughout its rich history, American Golf has been involved with more than 325 golf courses, serving diverse private entities and public agencies with its expertise. Presently, American Golf oversees the management of over 70 premier facilities across the United States, providing exceptional service and experiences to avid golfers and enthusiasts alike.

We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, continually striving to exceed expectations and set new standards in the golf industry. Our team of skilled professionals is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and maintaining the highest standards of course upkeep, ensuring that each visitor to our facilities has an unparalleled experience.

Job Purpose

The Landscape Gardener is responsible for maintaining the appearance of clubhouse grounds and surrounding areas by planning and managing landscape features. Landscape Gardeners work as part of a team to physically perform garden labor, including operating equipment and transporting work materials/equipment throughout course grounds.

Compensation

• Status:  Part-time (approx 25 hrs/week)
• Compensation:  $16.50-17.50/hour

Responsibilities

• Plan and design landscape features and flowerbeds throughout the grounds using CAD software
• Install and maintain landscape features using appropriate fertilization, irrigation and mowing techniques
• Operate and maintain irrigation, mowing, fertilizer and chemical application equipment following company safety standards and manufacturer’s recommendations
• Observe and report to manager any potential agronomic and maintenance equipment problem issues
• Maintain appearance of grounds by removing trash and debris from parking lots, sidewalks, and entrance road
• Help Superintendent manage landscape gardening staff by assisting with recruiting, selection, training, scheduling, and evaluation activities. May administer corrective action discipline in accordance with company policies

• Oversee the work of other co-workers of some projects
• Maintain good working relationships with co-workers
• Implement and support all AGC initiatives and programs as requested by management

• Other duties may be assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Pesticide applicator license required
• Knowledge of fertilizer /chemical equipment calibrations required
• Ability to operate mowing, line trimmer, edger, sprayer, tiller, chain saw, demo saw, spreader, leaf blower/vacuum, golf cart and dump truck equipment
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Ability to work cooperatively with others
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers - in some locations ability to communicate effectively with Spanish speaking co-workers may be required
• Valid driver’s license

Education 

• Specialty/Technical training required (2-year college degree preferred) and 2 years of related of related experience in horticulture or related science or equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills/Abilities/Personal Characteristics

• Flexibility
• Verbal and Written Communication

• Time Management
• Dexterity
• Teamwork
• Thoroughness
• Efficiency

Working Conditions

• Days and hours of work vary by schedule and business needs.
• Evening, weekend, and holiday work will be required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand for long periods of time, to walk, read, hear, talk, balance, climb, use hands, use fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, smell, taste, push or pull. The employee may be required to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, or sharp objects. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

American Golf Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunities for all. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis, (protected class), including but not limited to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions, age, disability, citizenship status, uniform service member status, or any other protected class under federal, state, and/or local law.