Lead Gardener – Elevate Elite Desert Club Grounds

Paylocity; Paradise Valley, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability

401-k Match

Paid Time Off: Vacation/Sick time

Seven Paid Holidays

Job summary

Paradise Valley Country Club in Paradise Valley, AZ is hiring a Lead Gardener to oversee and beautify focal areas around the Clubhouse. The role requires starting at 5:00am for an 8-hour shift and leading gardening operations with an eye for detail.

The successful candidate will have at least three years of professional gardening experience, knowledge of plant species and irrigation, and the ability to work independently or with a team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Three years of gardening experience in Resorts, Country clubs, Golf courses, Botanical gardens, Zoos, Theme parks, Estates, Universities, or in the Private sector.
• Professional gardening experience in Arizona.
• Knowledge of planting, irrigation, soil, fertilizers, and climate considerations.

Responsibilities

• Working under minimal supervision, maintain an acceptable physical appearance.
• Perform the full range of routine landscape maintenance duties independently in most cases.
• Direct routine phases of grounds maintenance and serve as a resource for grounds maintenance.
• Lead annual flower transitions and maintain flower beds/pots.
• Collaborate with the Horticulture supervisor and other lead gardener.
• Manage plant quantities, soil amendments and fertilizer as directed.
• Provide weed and pest control using IPM best practices.
• Assist with irrigation and hand watering schedules as needed.
• Coordinate landscape problems and treatments and new plant material selection.
• Support special events as needed.

Skills

Gardening experience

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Paradise Valley Country Club in Paradise Valley, AZ is hiring a Lead Gardener to oversee and beautify focal areas around the Clubhouse. The role requires starting at 5:00am for an 8-hour shift and leading gardening operations with an eye for detail.

The successful candidate will have at least three years of professional gardening experience, knowledge of plant species and irrigation, and the ability to work independently or with a team.