Assistant Horticulture Supervisor

World Equestrian Center; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

World Equestrian Center Ocala, FL is seeking an Assistant Horticulturist (Full Time) to lead landscape maintenance and enhancements across the grounds. The role oversees irrigation, plant health, seasonal color, and contractor performance, ensuring top standards.

Ideal candidate is hands-on, with a passion for horticulture, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to creating exceptional outdoor spaces.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in plant science, horticultural science, or agricultural sciences.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of turf, ornamental horticulture, annual flowers, and arboriculture is preferred.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Possess or obtain a Florida Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License within the first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee landscape installation, maintenance, and enhancement throughout the property, ensuring high standards of appearance and plant health.
• Manage a comprehensive grounds maintenance program including mowing, irrigation, fertilization, pruning, planting, mulching, weed control, pest management, and seasonal cleanup.
• Implement and grow the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program to monitor controls.
• Coordinate seasonal flower displays, including two annual color change-outs.
• Supervise landscape contractors to ensure work quality meets company standards.
• Develop and implement winter plant protection plans and frost protection activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Valid driver's license

Horticulture knowledge

Pesticide license expectation

Education

Bachelor's degree in plant science / horticultural science / agricultural sciences

Job description

World Equestrian Center Ocala, FL is seeking an Assistant Horticulturist (Full Time) to lead landscape maintenance and enhancements across the grounds. The role oversees irrigation, plant health, seasonal color, and contractor performance, ensuring top standards.

Ideal candidate is hands-on, with a passion for horticulture, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to creating exceptional outdoor spaces.