GROUNDS SUPERINTENDENT – FIREFLY

Bloom Golf Partners; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Continued education and professional d

Job summary

Firefly Club, LLC is seeking an experienced Grounds Superintendent to lead the development and long-term management of the landscape and grounds maintenance program at our new private golf community near Nashville, Tennessee. This role offers the rare chance to establish standards, culture, and operating systems from the ground up under the Director of Golf Maintenance.

You will oversee ornamental beds, trees, shrubs, native landscapes, meadows, and common areas, while participating in landscape

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of progressive landscape management experience at a premier golf club, luxury resort, private estate, university campus, botanical garden, or similarly high-end property.
• Proven experience leading, supervising, training, and developing a team.
• Strong working knowledge of horticulture, including ornamental trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, native plants, and landscape establishment.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor Grounds Department employees.
• Establish departmental expectations, operating procedures, and quality standards.
• Develop and manage daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal landscape maintenance programs.
• Oversee the establishment and long-term care of ornamental beds, trees, shrubs, natives, annuals, perennials, meadows, and the property’s apple orchard.
• Collaborate with the Director of Golf Maintenance, architects, contractors, ownership, and other stakeholders on plant selection, landscape installation, and long-term planning.
• Oversee landscape establishment and maintenance for new construction and development projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Horticulture knowledge

Irrigation knowledge

Project management

Team development

Driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or related field

Certificate in Landscape Management or Turfgrass

Tools

Irrigation systems knowledge

Landscape maintenance equipment

Job description

Firefly is seeking an experienced Grounds Superintendent to lead the development and long-term management of the property’s landscape and grounds maintenance program. This newly created leadership position offers a rare opportunity to join Firefly at the beginning of its story and help establish the standards, culture, and operational systems for one of the country’s most exciting new
private golf communities.

Reporting directly to the Director of Golf Maintenance, the Grounds Superintendent will lead the development of a high-performing Grounds Department while overseeing the property’s landscapes, trees, shrubs, native areas, and common spaces. This is not a maintenance-only position, with meaningful involvement in landscape installation, plant selection, department development, and long-term horticultural planning. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build the Grounds Department from the ground up, establish its culture and standards, and help shape the property’s visual identity as the clubhouse village, residential community, and additional amenities continue to develop.

CLUB HIGHLIGHTS

• Current Grounds Staff: 3 employees, with the department expected to grow to 15–20 employees
• Reporting Structure: Reports directly to the Director of Golf Maintenance
• Growing Season Schedule: Approximately 50–55 hours per week, with some weekend and holiday coverage based on property needs
• Off-Season Schedule: Approximately 40–45 hours per week with greater flexibility
• Development Timeline: Construction and development will continue in phases for approximately the next five years
• Future Development: Continued buildout of the Clubhouse Village, including the clubhouse, pro shop, fieldhouse, outpost, tennis and pickleball facilities, community amenities, and common areas
• Landscape Scope: Ornamental beds, specimen trees, shrubs, native landscapes, annual and perennial displays, meadows, common areas, and an apple orchard

SUCCESS TRAITS OF INDIVIDUAL

The successful candidate will be:

• A hands-on leader who enjoys working alongside the team and leading by example.
• Passionate about horticulture, landscape management, and property presentation.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to quality.
• Self-motivated and comfortable taking ownership without requiring constant direction.
• A strong communicator who can build relationships and develop a high-performing team.
• Collaborative and willing to work closely with the Golf Maintenance leadership team, contractors, vendors, and other departments.
• Comfortable building systems, processes, and standards from the ground up.
• Someone who embraces challenges and opportunities with a “Yes-Minded” approach.
• Committed to developing employees and creating a department where team members take pride in their work.

INITIAL PRIORITIES OF POSITION

• Establish the structure, expectations, and operating standards for the Grounds Department.
• Develop daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal maintenance programs for the property’s landscape and common areas.
• Build, train, and develop the Grounds team as the department grows.
• Take ownership of the property’s landscape and common areas and establish consistent standards for presentation.
• Become familiar with the property’s irrigation, infrastructure, landscape installations, and ongoing construction.
• Work closely with the Director of Golf Maintenance and existing leadership to create a seamless maintenance standard throughout the property.
• Support the continued installation and establishment of landscaping throughout the Clubhouse Village and other developing areas.
• Establish systems for long-term horticultural care, including plant health, irrigation, fertilization, pest management, pruning, mulching, and seasonal color.
• Develop a long-term vision for the department as additional amenities and areas of property come online.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND APTITUDE

• Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor Grounds Department employees.
• Establish departmental expectations, operating procedures, and quality standards.
• Develop and manage daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal landscape maintenance programs.
• Oversee the establishment and long-term care of ornamental beds, specimen trees, shrubs, native landscapes, annuals, perennials, meadows, and the property’s apple orchard.
• Collaborate with the Director of Golf Maintenance, architects, contractors, ownership, and other stakeholders on plant selection, landscape installation, and long-term horticultural planning.
• Oversee landscape establishment and maintenance associated with new construction and development projects.
• Develop irrigation strategies for landscape areas while promoting water conservation and plant health.
• Manage fertilization, integrated pest management, pruning, mulching, seasonal color rotations, and landscape renovations.
• Assist with departmental budgets, labor planning, equipment needs, and material inventories.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and consultants throughout installation, warranty, and future enhancement projects.
• Maintain a safe, efficient, and organized work environment.
• Work closely with the Golf Maintenance leadership team to ensure a consistent level of presentation and attention to detail throughout the entire property.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, plant health, appearance, and long-term sustainability.
• Help establish a culture of accountability, teamwork, pride, and continuous improvement within the Grounds Department.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 4–7 years of progressive landscape management experience at a premier golf club, luxury resort, private estate, university campus, botanical garden, or similarly high-end property.
• Proven experience leading, supervising, training, and developing a team.
• Strong working knowledge of horticulture, including ornamental trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, native plants, and landscape establishment.
• Experience developing maintenance standards, operating procedures, and efficient work systems.
• Working knowledge of landscape irrigation and plant health.
• Strong communication, organizational, and budgeting skills.
• Tennessee pesticide applicator license or the ability to obtain one.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Certificate, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Landscape Management, Plant Science, Turfgrass Science, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with large-scale landscape construction, installation, or grow-in projects preferred.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems, drainage, hardscapes, and landscape lighting preferred.
• Experience managing high-profile landscape installations from construction through maturity is a plus.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Salary: 90,000 – 100,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package including group health insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) match.
• Continued education and professional development opportunities.
• Local and national professional association dues.

ABOUT US

Firefly Club, LLC is a private, gated club community spanning more than 700 acres in the scenic hills of Maury County, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences, from world-class golf and racquet facilities to premier dining, outdoor recreation, and engaging member programming. Beyond the 18-hole championship golf course, 9-hole short course, and expansive practice facilities, Firefly is being developed around a luxury clubhouse village concept where architecture, landscape, and the surrounding natural environment work together to create a truly distinctive member experience.

The Grounds Superintendent will oversee the establishment and long-term stewardship of thoughtfully designed landscapes surrounding the clubhouse, golf shop, fieldhouse, outpost, fitness center, cart barn, rally point, base camp, guard house, sales office, development office, future amenity spaces, and community common areas.