Landscape Manager

The Landscape Manager, under the direction of the Golf Course Superintendent, is responsible for planning, supervising and leading the landscape team and contractors engaged in landscape preservation, restoration, construction, maintenance and management. The Landscape Manager will support the construction and maintenance of the property as well as coordinating with the Facilities & Maintenance team as needed. The Landscape Manager provides hands-on leadership with special projects, installation and maintenance of landscape areas on the golf course and common areas.

Responsibilities

• Manage landscape staff, contractors and volunteers to ensure the proper, efficient and timely completion of department responsibilities.
• Work in the field and sometimes in the office, providing hands-on completion of work as a mentor and an example for the rest of the team.
• Daily inspection of landscape to ensure overall presentation and condition of grounds meets standards and quality expectations of Wasatch Peaks Ranch.
• Prioritize horticultural tasks and coordinate implementation of work assignments with the team.
• Assist in preparation of work schedules and job assignments.
• Assist snow and ice removal operations, supporting on-call duties and being available to work some evenings and weekends.
• Be responsible for the health of the landscape.
• Examine potential unsafe working conditions and order corrective action.
• Identify staff training needs and assist with development of training programs, including plant care and maintenance, proper use of tools and equipment, safety, etc.
• Supervise contracted services and assist with identification of need for contracted services.
• As a manager, attend meetings as necessary, including but not limited to managers’ meetings, committee meetings and planning sessions.
• Assist with golf course maintenance duties as directed and required.

Skills & Requirements  

• Degree in horticulture, floriculture, landscape preservation or related field.
• A minimum of five years of related work experience including at least two years supervisory experience.
• Considerable knowledge of horticulture and grounds maintenance procedures.
• Understanding of proper pruning techniques, turf management, planting, perennial and annual care as well as native plants, trees, and ecosystems.
• Understanding of irrigation systems’ operation and repair.
• Ability to lift 55 pounds on a regular basis; work outside for long periods of time in unfavorable conditions; perform strenuous manual labor requiring considerable walking, lifting, reaching, climbing, stooping, pushing, pulling and carrying; work weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Preferred to be a certified pesticide applicator.
• Preferred to be trained to use a chainsaw.
• Ability to operate small power and hand tools, and large equipment including mowers, tractors, loaders, wood chippers, chainsaws, plows and other snow removal equipment, among others.
• Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Familiarity and comfortable using Microsoft Office suite.
• Demonstrate natural leadership, ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to establish and maintain effective relationships with coworkers, visitors, vendors and others in the workplace.