What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Gardener position at American Golf Corporation?
ABOUT AMERICAN GOLF
American Golf is a trusted leader in golf hospitality, known for elevating the game and the communities around it. We bring deep expertise in golf operations and club culture, paired with a genuine commitment to creating welcoming, memorable experiences for every guest and member.
Our teams take pride in course care, exceptional service, and thoughtful environments that invite people to play, connect, and feel at home. We believe golf is more than a sport, it’s a place where relationships grow, traditions thrive, and everyone is part of the community.
Job Purpose
The Landscape Gardener is responsible for maintaining the beauty, health, and appearance of landscaped areas throughout the golf course and clubhouse grounds. This role supports the overall guest and member experience by ensuring flowers, shrubs, trees, ornamental plants, and landscaped areas are properly installed, maintained, and cared for throughout the year. The Landscape Gardener works closely with the Superintendent and Grounds team to enhance the visual appeal of the property while promoting healthy plant growth and sustainable landscape practices.
Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, and care for flowers, shrubs, trees, ornamental plants, and landscaped areas throughout the property.
- Perform seasonal planting, pruning, mulching, fertilizing, watering, and general landscape maintenance activities.
- Monitor plant health and identify potential issues related to disease, pests, irrigation, or environmental conditions.
- Recommend appropriate plant materials and landscaping improvements for various areas of the club and golf course.
- Assist with landscape renovation, beautification, and enhancement projects.
- Maintain landscape beds, walkways, entry areas, clubhouse grounds, and other designated areas to company standards.
- Operate landscaping equipment, hand tools, and motorized equipment safely and effectively.
- Support irrigation and watering efforts to promote healthy plant growth and appearance.
- Remove weeds, debris, dead plant material, and other landscape hazards as needed.
- Follow all safety procedures and environmental best practices while performing duties.
- Assist with special projects and seasonal property preparation as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in landscaping, horticulture, plant care, grounds maintenance, or a related field preferred.
- Knowledge of plant identification, seasonal planting, pruning, fertilization, irrigation, and landscape maintenance practices.
- Ability to safely operate landscaping tools, equipment, and motor vehicles.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality outdoor environments.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Basic understanding of safety procedures and proper equipment operation.
- Ability to communicate effectively and follow verbal and written instructions.
Working Conditions
- Work is performed primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, humidity, and wind.
- Requires prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, lifting, and repetitive physical activity.
- Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Frequent use of landscaping tools, motorized equipment, vehicles, and grounds maintenance equipment.
- Exposure to moving mechanical equipment, uneven terrain, outdoor elements, dust, pollen, insects, fertilizers, and landscaping materials.
- May require early mornings, weekends, holidays, and seasonal schedule adjustments based on operational needs.
- Moderate noise levels are typical due to equipment operation and outdoor work activities.
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.