Director of Landscape

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

The landscape Manager works in conjunction with the Golf Course Superintendent on the quality, timeliness, and budgets of all landscape projects. This role will oversee the Landscape Team to ensure performance is aligned with the Club at Ocala Preserve and industry standards. The duties and responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to, the following:

MANAGEMENT

• Manage staff to ensure the quality of work is consistent with The Club at Ocala Preserve's quality standards and meets all applicable deadlines and budgets.
• Establish the Landscape Department’s short and long-term goals and accomplish them.
• Organize and manage day-to-day operations.
• Maintain and improve employee morale by meeting regularly with staff members and establishing an open line of communication.
• Mentor staff as necessary to help them achieve their professional goals.
• Identify potential candidates and participate in staff recruiting interviews.
• Keep current on industry trends and evaluate if implementation would benefit the company.

PROJECT OVERSIGHT

• Oversee all active Landscape projects.
• Review and submit with GCS all proposals and submit to GM for approval.
• Knowledge of WeatherTrak Irrigation System

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES -This position oversees the Landscape maintenance staff.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS—To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Strong background and success with project and people management.
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• High-level skills in site planning, planting design, layout, and construction detailing.
• Thorough knowledge and ability to provide the creative application of the Central Florida plant palette.
• Understanding of and ability to apply current, sustainable site concepts.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy in all his/her work.
• Ability to interact positively and professionally with other employees, clients, and teaming partners.