Landscaper III - $1,500 Sign-on Bonus

Discovery Land Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Makena Golf & Beach Club seeks a Landscaper III to maintain grounds across the golf course, club amenities, and residential properties. The role includes weeding, mowing, trimming, mulching, pruning, and seasonal planting with safe handling of landscape equipment.

You will contribute to the club’s visual appeal while supporting the Landscape Department and member experience at this Maui location.

Qualifications

• Prior landscaping experience, preferably in residential or hospitality settings.
• Ability to operate landscape machinery (mowers, trimmers, blowers, utility vehicles).
• Must have a valid driver’s license and safe vehicle operation skills.
• Plant knowledge or horticultural practices knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain landscapes throughout golf course, club amenities, residential homes and common areas, including weeding, mowing, trimming, edging, mulching, fertilizing, pruning and raking.
• Install new landscape plantings and seasonal color at multiple sites on property.
• Water and maintain plantings, including new and annual plantings.
• Assist with landscape projects and daily setup/closing of tools and equipment.

Skills

Landscaping experience

Operate landscape machinery

Valid driver's license

Plant knowledge

Tools

Push rotary mowers

String trimmers

Backpack blowers

Riding mowers

Job description

$1,500 SIGN-ON BONUS This role will be located at one of Discovery Land Company’s locations: Makena Golf & Beach Club, set on Maui, HI. Makena is seeking a Landscaper III to join the Landscape Department. The Landscaper is responsible for maintaining the grounds of the club and residential homes. Responsibilities may include weeding (chemical and manual), lawn mowing, string trimming, edging, mulching, pruning, and raking. This position is key to maintaining a magnificent visual appeal to our members. In this role, you will be part of creating the Discovery Land Company experience for our members and fellow employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain landscapes throughout golf course, club amenities, residential homes and common areas to include but not limited to weeding, lawn mowing, and string trimming, edging, mulching, fertilizing, pruning, and raking.
• Install new landscape plantings and annual color (spring and fall) at residential homes, on the golf course, and around the club.
• Water and maintain new plantings as well as annual plantings.
• Participate in leaf removal during dormant seasons, as needed, throughout property.
• Basic knowledge of proper chemical and fertilizer applications to maintain a healthy and aesthetically pleasing landscape.
• Safe operation of all hand tools, large and small equipment such as push mowers and zero turn mowers.
• Keep all work areas orderly and neat.
• Assist with landscape projects as requested.
• Participate in daily set-up/closing of the departments’ tools and equipment.
• Report any safety or maintenance issues immediately to the Landscape Director.
• Attend department meetings and trainings as necessary.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in landscaping, preferably within a residential or hospitality environment.
• Ability to operate landscape machinery such as push rotary mowers, string trimmers, backpack blowers, utility vehicles, and riding mowers.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and ability to operate vehicles properly and safely.
• Plant knowledge/Horticultural Practices knowledge a plus.

Additional Requirements

• Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members, guests, and team members.
• Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Long hours may be required due to business demands.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to stay calm and focused during the busiest of times.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; additional languages preferred.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including, but not limited to, working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, standing, walking, and moving for periods of greater than eight (8) hours, and lifting and carrying items sometimes greater than fifty (50) pounds.

Benefits

• $23.03/hr
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401k Contribution
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Professional development and upward mobility opportunities

About Us

Makena Golf & Beach Club is an island dreamscape spread across Maui's southern leeward coast that spans from turquoise sea to rolling mountaintops. Makena is a private, members-only community that honors Makena’s rich cultural heritage and takes to heart the responsibility to support its abundant nature and a sustainable future. Makena offers its members an 18-hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr.; a private beach club with resort pools and cabanas; a world-class spa and fitness center; a kids club, tennis and pickleball courts; multiple indoor and outdoor dining venues; and Discovery’s signature Outdoor Pursuits program. At Makena, our employees use their personal talent, passion, and resources to meaningfully integrate with diverse cultures and communities. All while providing the highest level of member and guest services and contributing to the creation of unforgettable experiences. Discovery Land Company is a U.S.-based real estate developer and operator of private residential club communities and resorts with a world-renowned portfolio of domestic and international properties. The mission of Discovery Land Company is to create one‑of‑a‑kind environments that provide individuals and families the freedom, security, and resources to learn, grow, and play in some of the most beautiful places in the world. For more information about our company, please visit: http://www.discoverylandco.com.

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