Landscape Superintendent John’s Island Club

Genesis Distribution; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

John’s Island Club in Vero Beach, Florida, invites an experienced Landscape Superintendent to lead the Landscape Department, overseeing daily operations across club grounds and golf courses, ensuring the highest standards and safety.

This full-time role requires managing a team, budgeting, IPM compliance, and coordinating projects, with a focus on education, training, and continued improvement through industry knowledge.

Qualifications

• College degree in landscape design, horticulture, or plant/soil sciences preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of ornamental plants, turf, trees.
• Experience with IPM and chemical applications.
• Ability to lead and train staff.
• Proficient computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Implements and oversees the planning, implementation, and maintenance of all landscaping across Club grounds and golf courses, ensuring the highest standards and aesthetic appeal.
• Coordinates the scheduling and execution of projects, including allocation of resources, materials, and personnel.
• Inspects landscapes daily, identifies issues, implements solutions, and recommends long-term improvements.
• Manages department personnel, providing coaching, training, guidance, and performance evaluations, while promoting safety and efficiency.
• Develops and manages budgets and procurement, and maintains detailed records for expenditures, equipment, chemicals, and safety compliance.
• Ensures the safe and proper use, storage, application, and disposal of chemicals, pesticides, and other materials, applying IPM practices.
• Drives continuous improvement by staying current with industry best practices, design trends, and new technologies through seminars, site visits, and technical literature.

Skills

Landscape construction

Landscape design

Turf management

Tree care

IPM practices

Pesticide license

Driver's license

Coaching/training

Microsoft Office

Education

College degree in landscape design, horticulture, or plant/soil sciences preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Landscape Superintendent John’s Island Club

John’s Island Club, a premier private club, is seeking an experienced and motivated Landscape Superintendent to lead and support the daily operations of our Landscape Department. This full-time, year-round position is responsible for managing a team and upholding the club’s exceptional landscape and horticultural standards. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implements and oversees the planning, implementation, and maintenance of all landscaping across Club grounds and golf courses, ensuring the highest standards and aesthetic appeal.
• Coordinates the scheduling and execution of projects, including the allocation of resources, materials, and personnel.
• Inspects landscapes daily, identifies issues, implements solutions, and recommends long-term improvements.
• Manages department personnel, providing coaching, training, guidance, and performance evaluations, while promoting safety and efficiency.
• Develops and manages budgets and procurement, and maintains detailed records for expenditures, equipment, chemicals, and safety compliance.
• Ensures the safe and proper use, storage, application, and disposal of chemicals, pesticides, and other materials, applying Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices.
• Drives continuous improvement by staying current with industry best practices, design trends, and new technologies through seminars, site visits, and technical literature.

Who we are: At our Club, our core values – Integrity, Community, Accountability, Reach, and Everything Matters – guide everything we do. These principles shape our commitment to excellence, collaboration, and care for our members and associates.

Requirements:

• College degree in landscape design, horticulture, or plant/soil sciences preferred, or equivalent knowledge.
• Advanced knowledge of landscape construction, design, and maintenance for ornamental plants, flowers, wildflowers, turf, and trees, including planting, cultivating, pruning, and all phases of landscape maintenance.
• Advanced understanding of fertilizers, soil conditioners, pest control, drainage, and irrigation systems, including automatic controls.
• Ability to lead, coach, and train employees, motivating them to work safely, efficiently, and effectively.
• Proficient computer skills – Microsoft Office and other software.
• Active membership in the Florida Landscape Association preferred.
• Certified or licensed in pesticide usage.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory record.

About John’s Island Club

John’s Island Club is a private, member-owned club situated on a barrier island community in Vero Beach (Indian River Shores), Florida. Founded in 1969, the community was designed to be very private and family-oriented, taking full advantage of the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. John’s Island Club boasts three 18-hole championship courses crafted by Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus, and Tom Fazio. Exuding Florida’s old-world charm and meticulous care, these 18-hole masterpieces embody the timeless allure of John’s Island Club.