Head Gardener & Horticulturist — Club Grounds Mastery

Columbia Hospitality, Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay range $24–$26 DOE

Free golf access

Paid time off & holidays

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K

HSA/FSA with employer contribution

Daily pay availability

Employee assistance program

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Useless Bay Golf and Country Club on Whidbey Island seeks a Head Gardener/Horticulturist to maintain ornamental gardens, beds, landscapes, and decorative plantings across the club property while ensuring minimal disruption to golf play.

You will perform planting, pruning, weeding, mulching, irrigation adjustments, seasonal cleanup, and collaborate with other departments to keep grounds meeting high standards for members and guests.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of plant care, gardening techniques, and landscape maintenance practices.
• Ability to recognize plant health issues and recommend corrective action.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality landscape presentation.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining productivity and quality standards.
• Knowledge of safe equipment operation and proper gardening techniques.
• Ability to adapt to seasonal priorities and changing weather conditions.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Commitment to providing a welcoming environment for club members and guests.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ornamental gardens, flower beds, landscaped areas, and decorative plantings.
• Perform routine gardening activities: planting, pruning, trimming, weeding, mulching, edging, fertilizing, and watering.
• Monitor plant health and address signs of disease, pests, or stress.
• Perform seasonal cleanup and prep garden beds for changing weather.
• Maintain shrubs, hedges, perennials, and other landscape features.
• Monitor and adjust irrigation systems and volumes as needed.
• Assist with plant selection and installation suitable for local climate.
• Operate and maintain gardening tools and equipment safely.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure grounds meet club standards.

Skills

Plant care

Pest/disease ID

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork & communication

Job description

Useless Bay Golf and Country Club on Whidbey Island seeks a Head Gardener/Horticulturist to maintain ornamental gardens, beds, landscapes, and decorative plantings across the club property while ensuring minimal disruption to golf play.

You will perform planting, pruning, weeding, mulching, irrigation adjustments, seasonal cleanup, and collaborate with other departments to keep grounds meeting high standards for members and guests.