Landscape Superintendent: Lead Grounds & Golf

Genesis Turfgrass LLC.; Florida; Hybrid; 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

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.