Baywood Greens - Lead Gardener

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Tunnell Companies - Baywood Greens and Pot-Nets Communities

Baywood Greens - Lead Gardener

Long Neck, DE
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Baywood, a beautiful golf course community located in southern Delaware, has over thirty acres of gardens that are maintained throughout the 500-acre property and include naturalized wetlands and ponds, woodland parks, mixed borders, and extensive seasonal displays. We are looking for a qualified individual for a full-time position as a Section Lead Gardener for the Golf Course.

    Starting at $16.50/hr+ commensurate with experience

    Job Descripion

    The selected candidate will report to and assist the Landscape Supervisor with all aspects of daily operations, including, but not limited to:

    • Planning, scheduling, supervising and actively participating in maintenance and enhancement of permanent and seasonal garden/landscape plantings through weed and pest control, pruning, planting, mulching, fertilizing, grooming, etc.
    • Supervising gardeners on the Woodside Course to ensure daily tasks are completed and quality standards are met
    • Communicating with residents, golfers and the general public
    • Installing and maintaining seasonal plant displays for exhibit or education
    • Maintaining records, files and inventory as required and related to area of responsibility
    • Operating a wide variety of landscape equipment and vehicles, including Gators, front end loaders, trimmers, blowers, etc.
    • Assisting with other grounds maintenance activities including, but not limited to, removal and disposal of trash, leaf clean up, snow removal, holiday/seasonal displays
    • Ensuring that all work is carried out in a safe and efficient manner

    Job Requirements:

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • A High School Diploma or GED
    • Three to five years’ work-related experience.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Associate or bachelor’s degree in horticulture or related field
    • Substantial knowledge in plant identification to our growing area
    • Garden/landscape design and maintenance experience
    • Great communication skills

    Hours of Employment:

    • This is a full-time, year-round position with OT hours available during the spring/summer season
    • Operating hours are from 6:30am-3pm M-F

    We offer an excellent compensation package with competitive benefits, including:

    • PTO after 90 days employment
    • Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
    • Paid holidays
    • 401K with employer match + profit sharing
    • Access privileges to Tunnell Companies amenities