Golf Course Quality Control and Landscape Crew Support

Description

Job Overview: The Golf Course Quality Control & Landscape Crew Support will uphold sustainable landscaping management (SLM) standards, oversee and optimize the Rain Bird irrigation system, and ensure the aesthetic and functional quality of our community’s landscaping and golf course. This role includes training crew members, enhancing work efficiencies, and pro-actively identifying improvement opportunities while maintaining strict budget adherence.   Compensation: $25 per hour, based on experience FirstService Residential will compensate the successful candidate in accordance with the posted range. The salary or wage paid to the successful candidate will be commensurate with experience, education, and specific job responsibilities. For positions designated at a client's property, the salary or wage will also be premised upon the client's directive. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.   Your Responsibilities: 

• Ensure that all golf/grounds/landscaping activities follow sustainable landscaping management (SLM) guidelines, prioritizing environmental stewardship, water conservation, and ecological health
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot the RainBird irrigation system to optimize water usage and promote healthy landscapes throughout the community and golf course
• Train and mentor landscaping crew members while providing ongoing education on best practices for overall landscape maintenance
• Implement time-saving strategies to streamline daily operations, ensuring projects are completed on schedule
• Identify and implement landscaping and irrigation enhancements to find creative, cost-effective solutions that enhance the quality of the community and golf course landscaping while staying within budget
• Work closely with management, team members and vendors to address issues related to irrigation, plant health and landscape design
• Maintain detailed records of irrigation system performance, landscape improvements, crew training and budget expenditures
• Provide regular updates on progress and propose recommendations for future landscape improvements

Skills and Qualifications:

• Knowledge of sustainable landscaping practices
• Able to effectively troubleshoot and maintain irrigation systems
• Creative problem-solver with a keen eye for landscape improvement, balancing quality within budget constraints
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask
• Proficient in budgeting and cost estimation
• Strong leadership abilities, with proven experience in training and managing a team
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients, vendors, and team members

Education and Experience:

• Prior experience in golf course landscaping operations, troubleshooting and maintaining landscaping, irrigation systems (especially RainBird), and/or golf courses 

Physical Requirements:

• Walk and move throughout the community common areas and facilities
• Sit and stand for moderate periods of time
• Sit at a desk using a computer in an office setting
• Safely able to lift/ move 30 pounds

Supervisory Responsibility: Yes Work Location: Sun Village Community Association; 17300 N Sun Village Pkwy Surprise, AZ 85374 Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 6a – 3p.   What We Offer:

• 10 company paid holidays
• Paid volunteer time
• Paid sick and vacation time           
• Medical, dental, vision
• HSA and FSA
• Company paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Plan
• Supplemental life, disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
• Identity theft, legal services
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) with company match

  About Us: FirstService Residential transforms the property management landscape by providing professional association management services to over 9,000 residential communities across the United States and Canada.  Our dedication to associate satisfaction and growth is recognized by our Great Place to Work certification, exemplifying our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Our 19,000 associates can count on competitive salaries, top-tier medical, dental, and retirement benefits, career training, and support for continued professional development.  Experience exceptional service with a fulfilling career in property management with FirstService Residential.  To learn more about our company and culture, visit https://www.fsresidential.com/arizona/    Disclaimer:  The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.   FirstService Residential is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.   Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances. All offers of employment with FirstService Residential are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.