Type:
Course Maintenance
Education:
College
Experience:
Mid Career (2+ years of experience)
Salary:
$28.75 per hour
Duration:
Part time, hourly
Do you love plants and working in the outdoors? The Redwoods Golf Course in North Langley is looking to fill the part-time position of Horticulturist in our dynamic Turf Care Team starting this May!
Beautiful scenery, mature forests, and a Coastal Mountain backdrop surround this challenging 18-hole championship golf course. We are looking for someone passionate about plants who has a strong knowledge of propagating, caring for, pruning and protecting west coast perennials, annuals, small shrubs, and woody plants. This position will work in tandem with another Horticulturist to create and maintain beautiful landscaping around the Redwoods property.
This part-time role offers approximately 16 hours of work per week from May through October.
Perks and Benefits
Hourly wage of $28.75
Golf and driving range benefits
The opportunity to work in the beautiful outdoors!
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Operate various groundskeeping equipment and power tools, including string trimmers, backpack blowers, hedgers, hand tools, walk-behind mowers etc.
Care for all landscaping across the property, including the golf course, clubhouse surrounds, wedding area, parking lot etc.
Oversee all fertility and soil maintenance needs
Monitor the health of plants, identify diseases, pests and nutrient deficiencies and implement an IPM Program to maintain plant health
Design and implement new flower bed ideas and improve current ones
Lead and supervise other grounds crew members to complete projects as needed
Develop seasonal planting schedules to ensure that landscaping is presentable during all seasons
Communicate with the Clubhouse management team, as well as the Course Superintendent, to prioritize and schedule necessary work
Assist in planning and ordering plant materials and tools
Program and monitor garden irrigation while on site, and hand water as needed
Maintain a clean working environment
Assist in golf course duties as needed
Other duties as assigned
Skills and Abilities
Team oriented
Ability to propagate, care for, prune and protect perennials, annuals, small shrubs and woody plants
Ability to create an exceedingly beautiful landscape
Ability to work independently without supervision
Ability to lead and positively influence others
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work in all weather conditions
Physically able to carry out the functions of the position
Knowledge of golf and/or the ability to play the game is an asset
Qualifications
Three or more years of experience in horticulture, landscaping, or nursery management
Completion of post-secondary education in a related horticulture discipline
Valid BC driver's license is required
High level of knowledge of fertilizing needs, IPM procedures and plant protection products is required
High level knowledge of west coast plant ID is required
Willingness to complete a Police Information Check is required
Valid Basic First Aid, CPR-C and AED Certification, or equivalent, will be required to be maintained throughout employment
Valid Pesticide Applicators License is an asset
Knowledge of irrigation system repair, scheduling and maintenance is an asset
Understanding of the golf course environment and expectations is an asset
If this sounds like the perfect job, we want to hear from you! Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This posting will remain open until filled.
Operated by Ten Feet Sports and Entertainment, the Redwoods Golf Course has been serving locals and guests since 1994. Redwoods is situated in North Langley just off of Highway #1 and minutes from the Golden Ears Bridge
