Posted: 06-Nov-25
Location: Indian River Shores, Florida
Type: Full Time
Salary: 100,000-125,000
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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.