Head Gardner/Horticulturist

Columbia Hospitality•Langley, WA

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 and seasonal gardening, monitors plant health and irrigation, helps select and install ornamental plants, and applies horticultural practices to maintain attractive, healthy, and sustainable grounds. The position also supports golf course maintenance and property operations as needed, helps prepare outdoor spaces for events, and works to minimize disruption to club activities and member experiences. The role requires a strong understanding of plant care and landscape maintenance, attention to detail, safe equipment operation, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. The Head Gardner/Horticulturist interacts professionally with club members, guests, and Team Members and helps maintain a welcoming, clean, and well-presented club environment.

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 landscaped areas.
Maintain landscaping around the clubhouse, golf course entrances, patios, outdoor dining areas, parking lots, and other member-facing spaces.
Monitor plant health and identify disease, pest infestations, nutrient deficiencies, environmental stress, and other issues; remove or replace dead or damaged plants as needed.
Perform seasonal cleanup, including leaf and plant-debris removal and preparation of garden beds for changing weather conditions.
Maintain shrubs, hedges, ornamental grasses, perennials, and other landscape features using appropriate horticultural practices.
Monitor, adjust, repair, and install irrigation systems and application volumes for beds, pots, and hose bibs; adapt irrigation for seasonal changes.
Assist with selecting, installing, and caring for trees, shrubs, flowers, and other ornamental plants appropriate for the local climate.
Apply horticultural knowledge to support healthy plant 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, appropriate soil management, and integrated pest management.
Assist with maintaining irrigation systems and report needed repairs or adjustments.
Maintain landscaped areas, walkways, garden borders, landscape beds, and decorative outdoor spaces to club standards for cleanliness, presentation, and visual appeal.
Operate, clean, store, and maintain gardening tools and grounds-maintenance equipment.
Contribute to the golf course maintenance and/or repair and maintenance team as needed and when core duties allow.
Help prepare outdoor spaces for club events, tournaments, weddings, and other special functions.
Support seasonal addition or removal of patio, deck, poolside, and racquet court furniture.
Monitor and help ensure the bocce court surface 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 applicable 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.
Work collaboratively with other departments to support the appearance and operation of the club.
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.
Daily pay option.
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 (Columbia Cares).
Volunteer, committee participation, and task force opportunities.
Online learning platform.
Third-party discounts, including pet insurance, rental cars, movie and concert tickets, theme parks, and attractions.