Landscape and Ornamental Manager

Irrigation repair and maintenace is a must.

Job title

Clubhouse Landscaping Manager

Reports to

Director of Agronomy

Classification

Full Time, Part-time, Non-Exempt

Working Hours

As Needed

Job purpose

To assist the Director of Agronomy in the daily management of maintenance team members for the clubhouse, pool and tennis grounds as well as on course landscaping.

Duties and responsibilities

• Assist and lead crew in daily management of scheduled work to the highest standard.
• Assist and lead crew in general landscaping including planting, fertilizing, bed clean-up and pruning.
• Assist and lead crew in maintenance of irrigation systems.
• Will be required to perform mowing, weeding, edging, and trimming.
• Will be required to run edgers, trimmers, chain saws, and pole saws.
• Locate landscaping problems and report to Director of Agronomy.
• Will report any problems with equipment to Director of Agronomy.
• Ensures projects are completed in a reliable and timely manner.
• Inspects and receives plants/trees ensuring they meet standards.
• Assist in training current and new team members on the handling, installation and care of plant and tree materials. Ensure standards continue to be met.
• Follow the schedule provided by the Director of Agronomy and communicate all completions and any difficulties.
• Contributes new ideas for improvement to landscaped beds.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

·      3-5 years of landscaping experience 

Working conditions

Work is primarily outdoors. Potential exposure to sharp and rapid equipment movement, sharp utensils, harmful chemicals and/or being exposed to flying golf balls.

This job description does not imply that the above are the only responsibilities assigned to this position. Team members holding this position will be required to perform any on the job-related duties as requested. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Physical requirements

Good organizational and verbal skills. Ability to use logical and rational thinking to resolve issues. Ability to perform basic mathematical skills, monitors and develops subordinates, visually monitor the operation areas, write, and read member communication.

Must have the ability to perform moderate physical work and may be required to lift up to 60 lbs., up to 50 lbs. frequently. Perform activities such as bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, standing, pushing, lifting, and grasping for up to 5 hours without sitting.

Please be advised that all work that requires the use of a ladder more than 8 ft. long must be reviewed by Hampton Golf’s Club Director of Agronomy. Following his assessment of the situation, he will determine if he or subcontractors will perform the necessary maintenance task. No other staff member is authorized to climb to heights exceeding 8 ft. and or perform such maintenance. In addition, personnel are prohibited from entering facility attics, walking on the roof of buildings, and/or prohibited from using scaffolding.

Use the following safety precautions when using an 8ft. ladder:

• Correct placement of the ladder. The safest angle for a straight ladder is to ensure it is placed on-fourth the distance from the base to the point of support. “A” frame ladders naturally comply.
• Ensure the ladder is placed on a firm level surface, and do not place the ladder near a doorway.
• Ensure there are non-skid shoes on the ladder.
• If using a medal ladder, be sure that it is not near electrical wires.
• One person on a ladder at one time and ensure another staff member is holding the ladder in position.
• Never overreach.
• Ability to consistently lift, carry and load adaptive and other sports equipment that may weigh 50 or more pounds, and sustain aerobic activity for 20 consecutive minutes

Direct reports

Clubhouse Landscape Crew