Horticulturist

The Clubs of Kingwood; Clarkston (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Job summary

Invited is seeking a Horticulturist to maintain golf course landscapes and clubhouse gardens, performing routine maintenance and specialized tasks to support aesthetics and health of the course.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least 2 years of groundskeeping/greenhouse experience. Outdoor duties include operating mowers, irrigation, and spraying equipment while coordinating with the Equipment Manager and Superintendent.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of landscape maintenance/groundskeeping experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment for golf course and clubhouse landscape maintenance.
• Water, fertilize, and apply pesticides to flowerbeds and shrubs around the clubhouse.
• Trim trees and prune shrubs to enhance landscape health and aesthetics.
• Plant and maintain woody plants and flowerbeds in clubhouse and golf course areas.
• Calibrate spraying equipment for precise fertilizer and pesticide applications.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Groundskeeping

Greenhouse management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Pruners

Rakes

Hedge shears

Blowers

Tractors

Job description

Ready to join a dynamic company in the hospitality and service industry where people help drive the success of the business? Since its inception in 1957, Invited has operated with the central purpose of building relationships and enriching the lives of our members, guests and more than 17,000 employees. We are the largest owner and operator of private clubs nationwide, with 130+ country clubs, city clubs, and athletic clubs. Our Clubs offer first-class amenities, including championship golf courses, modern workspaces, handcrafted cuisine, resort-style pools, state-of-the-art racquet facilities, fitness centers, and much more. Come be a part of this incredible and inclusive team at Invited!

Job Summary:

The Horticulturist is responsible for the maintenance and enhancement of golf course landscapes and clubhouse gardens. Responsible for executing skilled horticultural and landscape maintenance work to ensure the aesthetic and functional quality of the golf course and surrounding areas. This role involves both routine maintenance and specialized tasks as needed to support the overall landscape management efforts of the golf course.

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to the Equipment Manager or Superintendent

Day to Day:

• Operate powered equipment for mowing and maintaining golf course and clubhouse landscape operations.
• Water, fertilize, and apply pesticides to flowerbeds and shrubbery around the clubhouse.
• Trim trees, prune shrubbery, and cultivate shrubs and flowers to enhance the aesthetic appeal and health of the landscapes.
• Plant and maintain woody plant materials and flowerbeds in the clubhouse, golf course, and commons areas.
• Operate and calibrate spraying equipment for accurate application of fertilizers, pesticides, and other treatments.

Additional Duties:

• Due to the dynamic nature of the club, employees are expected to assist others as needed and take on additional tasks as assigned by management.
• Follow all company, club, and department policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and a commitment to excellence in interactions with members, colleagues, and staff.
• Follow safe working practices, ensuring compliance with safety guidelines and encouraging others to do the same.
• Take the initiative in personal and professional growth and maintain any required certifications relevant to your role.
• Address and resolve challenges using available resources, working with regional and corporate teams to support club operations.
• Attend daily briefings and actively engage in required activities to stay informed and contribute to the team’s success.

About You:

Required

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in landscape maintenance, greenhouse management, or groundskeeping.

Physical Requirements:

• Primarily outdoors with frequent exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures and humidity.
• Sitting, standing, walking, climbing/ladders, squatting/kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing/pulling, twisting/bending, lifting/carrying up to 100 lbs., talking, hearing, and seeing.

Primary Tools/Equipment:

• Construction tools (shovels, axes, sledgehammers, etc.)
• Gardening tools (pruners, rakes, hedge shears, trimmers, etc.)
• Blowers
• Grass Mowers
• Tractors

Work Schedule:

• Attendance requirements for this position as outlined on the weekly schedule.
• Additional hours are required to meet deadlines of the position, including weekends and/or holidays.

What We Offer:

We believe in taking care of our team, and our Total Rewards package reflects that commitment. Your actual base pay will be determined by your skills, experience, education, location, and—if you're in a non-exempt role—hours worked. While not all roles at Invited are full-time, those full-time team members have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Generous paid time off and leave programs (time off as required by applicable law is also provided for part time team members)

Want to learn more? Visit www.invitedbenefits.com for full details.

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Invited is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The job posting outlines the general requirements for this position and is not a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Additional duties not mentioned here may be assigned as needed to ensure the smooth operation of the Club.