Head Grounds & Landscape Leader

BoardRoom magazine; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off / vacation

Disability insurance

Continuing education and professional/

Uniforms

Golfing privileges

Cell phone allowance

Job summary

The Mar-a-Lago Club is seeking a positive, hands-on Director of Grounds to lead the care, maintenance, and enhancement of the Club’s outdoor environment. You will oversee eight full-time staff and drive high standards of landscape quality across the property.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead daily operations, plan improvement projects, and ensure exceptional presentation for high-profile events including the G-20 Summit.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of relevant grounds, landscape, turf, or horticulture experience; 8+ years encouraged.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred; equivalent practical experience may be considered.
• Experience leading or supervising a grounds/landscape/turf maintenance team.
• Strong knowledge of landscape maintenance, irrigation, equipment, and project coordination.
• Positive, hands-on leadership style and commitment to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily maintenance and care of outdoor areas, including turf, beds, and trees.
• Plan and supervise mowing, trimming, pruning, planting, fertilizing, irrigation, and other grounds activities.
• Manage Rain Bird irrigation system scheduling, inspections, and repairs.
• Lead, train, schedule, and develop the grounds team; assign daily tasks and ensure quality.
• Oversee safe operation and maintenance of grounds equipment; coordinate repairs.
• Manage expenses, inventory, and identify capital needs and equipment improvements.
• Coordinate outside contractors and vendors for grounds/landscape projects.
• Maintain safe handling and storage of fertilizers and chemicals.
• Promote continuous improvement and uphold the club’s Never settle philosophy.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Budget management

Staff development

Irrigation knowledge

Safety compliance

Project coordination

Communication

Vendor management

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Rain Bird

Toro equipment

John Deere equipment

Job description

The Mar-a-Lago Club is seeking a positive, hands-on Director of Grounds to lead the care, maintenance, and enhancement of the Club’s outdoor environment. You will oversee eight full-time staff and drive high standards of landscape quality across the property.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead daily operations, plan improvement projects, and ensure exceptional presentation for high-profile events including the G-20 Summit.