Grounds Assistant Manager — Lead Landscaping Team

Columbus Hospitality Management; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

World Equestrian Center Ocala is seeking a motivated Grounds Department Assistant Manager to support daily landscaping operations. You will work with the Horticulturist to maintain lawns, beds, walkways and nurseries, and lead by example.

The ideal candidate has hands-on landscaping experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to train and supervise a team; Florida pesticide license is preferred, bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years landscaping/grounds maintenance experience
• Ability to lead a team and communicate effectively
• Knowledge of irrigation, planting, pruning, turf care
• Florida Commercial Pesticide Applicators License (must obtain)
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily task assignments and upcoming project schedules with Horticulturist
• Train, motivate, and lead landscape team on daily tasks
• Delegate work efficiently to team members
• Supervise grounds staff to ensure quality and safety standards
• Identify landscaping hazards and address promptly
• Monitor supplies and equipment inventory; place budgeted orders
• Coordinate seasonal cleanups, planting schedules, pest control, soil management
• Communicate with employees, other departments and contractors
• Perform landscaping activities with the team (pruning, edging, mowing, weed control)
• Follow and expand the 1PM program

Skills

Landscaping

Grounds maintenance

Irrigation

Planting

Pruning

Team leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Florida Commercial Pesticide Applicators License

Job description

World Equestrian Center Ocala is seeking a motivated Grounds Department Assistant Manager to support daily landscaping operations. You will work with the Horticulturist to maintain lawns, beds, walkways and nurseries, and lead by example.

The ideal candidate has hands-on landscaping experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to train and supervise a team; Florida pesticide license is preferred, bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.