Head Gardner/Horticulturist

Columbia-Hospitality; Langley (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free golf access

Medical, dental, vision

401K

Paid time off

HSA/FSA with employer contribution

Referral bonus

Discounted lodging, dining, spa, golf

Employee assistance program

Online learning platform

Job summary

Useless Bay Golf and Country Club is seeking a Head Gardener/Horticulturist to maintain and enhance the club’s ornamental gardens and landscape. The role covers planting, pruning, irrigation oversight, seasonal displays, and collaboration with team members to ensure pristine grounds that impress members and guests.

Responsibilities include monitoring plant health, managing irrigation and soil conditions, and implementing sustainable gardening practices.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of plant care and landscape maintenance.
• Ability to recognize plant health issues and recommend corrective action.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality landscape presentation.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain productivity.
• Knowledge of safe equipment operation and proper gardening techniques.
• Adaptability to seasonal priorities and weather conditions.
• Teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ornamental gardens, flower beds, landscaped areas, and decorative plantings throughout the club property.
• Perform routine gardening activities, including planting, pruning, trimming, weeding, mulching, edging, fertilizing, and watering.
• Maintain landscaped areas surrounding the clubhouse, golf course entrances, patios, outdoor dining areas, parking lots, and other member-facing spaces.
• Monitor plant health and identify signs of disease, pest infestations, nutrient deficiencies, or environmental stress.
• Remove dead or damaged plants and replace them as needed to maintain the overall appearance of the grounds.
• Perform seasonal cleanup, including leaf removal, removal of plant debris, and preparation of garden beds for changing weather conditions.
• Maintain shrubs, hedges, ornamental grasses, perennials, and other landscape features through appropriate horticultural practices.
• Monitor, adjust, repair, and install irrigation systems and application volumes for beds, pots, and hose bibs. Adapt for seasonal changes
• Assist with the selection, installation, and ongoing care of trees, shrubs, flowers, and other ornamental plants appropriate for the local climate.
• Apply horticultural knowledge to promote healthy plant growth, seasonal color, and sustainable landscape practices.
• Assist with the planning and installation of seasonal flower displays and decorative plant arrangements.
• Monitor soil conditions, irrigation needs, drainage, and other factors affecting plant health.
• Recommend improvements to existing landscaped areas, including plant replacements, garden enhancements, and landscape design opportunities.
• Utilize environmentally responsible gardening practices, including water conservation, appropriate soil management, and integrated pest management techniques.
• Assist with maintaining irrigation systems serving landscaped areas and report needed repairs or adjustments.
• Ensure landscaped areas consistently meet the club's standards for cleanliness, presentation, and visual appeal.
• Assist with maintaining walkways, garden borders, landscape beds, and other decorative outdoor spaces.
• Operate and maintain gardening tools and equipment, including hedge trimmers, blowers, string trimmers, pruning tools, and other grounds maintenance equipment.
• Properly clean, store, and maintain tools and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Contribute as a member of the golf course maintenance and/or repair & maintenance team as needed and where core duties allow.
• Assist with preparing outdoor spaces for club events, tournaments, weddings, and other special functions.
• Support seasonal addition or removal of patio, deck, poolside, and racquet court furniture.
• Monitor and invest to ensure bocce court surface is level and free of debris.
• Identify and report landscape hazards, irrigation concerns, damaged plants, or other property maintenance needs.
• Follow all established safety procedures when operating equipment, handling materials, and performing gardening activities.
• Properly use and store fertilizers, soil amendments, and other landscape maintenance products in accordance with applicable regulations and club policies.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Perform duties with minimal disruption to golf play, club activities, and member experiences.
• Demonstrate professionalism, courtesy, and a service-oriented attitude when interacting with club members, guests, and fellow Team Members.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to support the overall appearance and operation of the club.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Job description

Head Gardner/Horticulturist | Useless Bay Golf and Country Club

Let’s start off with the most important part - what’s in it for you:

The Perks

*Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status

• Hourly Pay Range: $24.00 to $26.00 DOE
• Complimentary Access to Club Amenities (Free Golf!)
• Complimentary shift meal if working more than five hours
• Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
• Paid Time off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)
• Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K
• HSA/FSA Plans -with employer contribution
• Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)
• Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)
• Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)
• Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail (Yes, Discounted Travel!)
• Employee Assistance Program
• “Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities
• Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
• Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe)
• Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!
• Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more)

Our Commitment to you:

“People never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou’s famous statement serves as a rallying cry throughout Columbia Hospitality and fuels our collective drive - and success.

Our people are our purpose, and our brand is our people. We seek extraordinary individuals who drive our brand promise of Creating Exceptional Experiences. We are a people-first organization, ignited from the inside to succeed on the outside. We are a tight-knit, inclusive, values-driven team and we trust one another to have each other’s backs. We show up every day with open hearts, an inclusive mindset, and genuine respect for those around us. We have fun, grow together, and strive to leave a positive lasting impression on everyone we meet.

What Success Looks Like:

Your Impact

• Maintain ornamental gardens, flower beds, landscaped areas, and decorative plantings throughout the club property.
• Perform routine gardening activities, including planting, pruning, trimming, weeding, mulching, edging, fertilizing, and watering.
• Maintain landscaped areas surrounding the clubhouse, golf course entrances, patios, outdoor dining areas, parking lots, and other member-facing spaces.
• Monitor plant health and identify signs of disease, pest infestations, nutrient deficiencies, or environmental stress.
• Remove dead or damaged plants and replace them as needed to maintain the overall appearance of the grounds.
• Perform seasonal cleanup, including leaf removal, removal of plant debris, and preparation of garden beds for changing weather conditions.
• Maintain shrubs, hedges, ornamental grasses, perennials, and other landscape features through appropriate horticultural practices.
• Monitor, adjust, repair, and install irrigation systems and application volumes for beds, pots, and hose bibs. Adapt for seasonal changes
• Assist with the selection, installation, and ongoing care of trees, shrubs, flowers, and other ornamental plants appropriate for the local climate.
• Apply horticultural knowledge to promote healthy plant growth, seasonal color, and sustainable landscape practices.
• Assist with the planning and installation of seasonal flower displays and decorative plant arrangements.
• Monitor soil conditions, irrigation needs, drainage, and other factors affecting plant health.
• Recommend improvements to existing landscaped areas, including plant replacements, garden enhancements, and landscape design opportunities.
• Utilize environmentally responsible gardening practices, including water conservation, appropriate soil management, and integrated pest management techniques.
• Assist with maintaining irrigation systems serving landscaped areas and report needed repairs or adjustments.
• Ensure landscaped areas consistently meet the club's standards for cleanliness, presentation, and visual appeal.
• Assist with maintaining walkways, garden borders, landscape beds, and other decorative outdoor spaces.
• Operate and maintain gardening tools and equipment, including hedge trimmers, blowers, string trimmers, pruning tools, and other grounds maintenance equipment.
• Properly clean, store, and maintain tools and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Contribute as a member of the golf course maintenance and/or repair & maintenance team as needed and where core duties allow.
• Assist with preparing outdoor spaces for club events, tournaments, weddings, and other special functions.
• Support seasonal addition or removal of patio, deck, poolside, and racquet court furniture.
• Monitor and invest to ensure bocce court surface is level and free of debris.
• Identify and report landscape hazards, irrigation concerns, damaged plants, or other property maintenance needs.
• Follow all established safety procedures when operating equipment, handling materials, and performing gardening activities.
• Properly use and store fertilizers, soil amendments, and other landscape maintenance products in accordance with applicable regulations and club policies.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Perform duties with minimal disruption to golf play, club activities, and member experiences.
• Demonstrate professionalism, courtesy, and a service-oriented attitude when interacting with club members, guests, and fellow Team Members.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to support the overall appearance and operation of the club.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

What You Bring

• Strong understanding of plant care, gardening techniques, and landscape maintenance practices.
• Ability to recognize plant health issues and recommend appropriate 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, attractive, and well-maintained environment for club members and guests

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Columbia Hospitality we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.