Head Gardner/Horticulturist

Columbia Hospitality•Langley, WA

9d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Gardner/Horticulturist maintains ornamental gardens, flower beds, landscaped areas, and decorative plantings throughout Useless Bay Golf and Country Club. The role performs routine gardening and seasonal maintenance, monitors plant health and irrigation, supports plant selection and seasonal displays, and helps ensure the club’s outdoor spaces are clean, safe, and visually appealing. The position also supports event preparation, golf course maintenance, and other property needs as assigned, while minimizing disruption to golf play, club activities, and member experiences. The role is based at Useless Bay Golf and Country Club on Whidbey Island, Washington. It calls for strong knowledge of plant care and landscape maintenance, attention to detail, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and a courteous, collaborative, service-oriented approach when working with members, guests, and colleagues.

Requirements

Strong understanding of plant care, gardening techniques, and landscape-maintenance practices.
Ability to recognize plant health issues and recommend appropriate corrective action.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality landscape presentation.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining productivity and quality standards.
Knowledge of safe equipment operation and proper gardening techniques.
Ability to adapt to seasonal priorities and changing weather conditions.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Commitment to providing a welcoming, attractive, and well-maintained environment for club members and guests.

Responsibilities

Maintain ornamental gardens, flower beds, landscaped areas, and decorative plantings throughout the club property.
Plant, prune, trim, weed, mulch, edge, fertilize, and water plants and landscaped areas.
Maintain landscaped spaces around the clubhouse, golf course entrances, patios, outdoor dining areas, parking lots, and other member-facing locations.
Monitor plant health and identify disease, pests, nutrient deficiencies, and environmental stress; remove and replace dead or damaged plants as needed.
Perform seasonal cleanup, including leaf and plant-debris removal and preparation of garden beds for changing weather.
Maintain shrubs, hedges, ornamental grasses, perennials, and other landscape features using appropriate horticultural practices.
Monitor, adjust, repair, and install irrigation systems; adjust application volumes and systems for seasonal conditions, and report needed repairs.
Assist with selecting, installing, and caring for trees, shrubs, flowers, and other ornamental plants appropriate to the local climate.
Apply horticultural knowledge to promote healthy growth, seasonal color, and sustainable landscape practices.
Assist with planning and installing seasonal flower displays and decorative plant arrangements.
Monitor soil conditions, irrigation needs, drainage, and other factors affecting plant health.
Recommend improvements to landscaped areas, including plant replacements, garden enhancements, and landscape-design opportunities.
Use environmentally responsible gardening practices, including water conservation, soil management, and integrated pest management.
Maintain walkways, garden borders, landscape beds, and other decorative outdoor spaces.
Operate, clean, store, and maintain gardening tools and grounds-maintenance equipment.
Contribute to golf course maintenance and/or repair and maintenance work as needed when core duties allow.
Prepare outdoor spaces for club events, tournaments, weddings, and other special functions.
Support seasonal placement or removal of patio, deck, poolside, and racquet-court furniture.
Monitor and maintain the bocce court surface so it is level and free of debris.
Identify and report landscape hazards, irrigation concerns, damaged plants, and other property-maintenance needs.
Follow safety procedures when operating equipment, handling materials, and performing gardening activities.
Use and store fertilizers, soil amendments, and other landscape products in accordance with regulations and club policies.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
Perform duties with minimal disruption to golf play, club activities, and member experiences.
Interact professionally and courteously with club members, guests, and fellow Team Members.
Collaborate with other departments to support the club’s appearance and operations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Hourly pay range of $24.00 to $26.00, depending on experience.
Complimentary access to club amenities, including golf.
Complimentary shift meal when working more than five hours.
Paid daily wage access.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Medical, dental, vision, and disability benefits.
401(k).
HSA/FSA plans with employer contribution.
Referral bonus.
Discounted lodging, dining, spa, golf, and retail.
Employee Assistance Program.
Volunteer, committee participation, and task-force work opportunities.
Online learning platform.
Third-party discounts, including pet insurance, rental cars, entertainment tickets, and attractions.
Values-based and inclusive workplace culture.