Horticulture Supervisor

Nemacolin Career • Farmington, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Superintendent of Grounds, leads the horticultural team in creating and maintaining a natural, multi-season environment featuring outdoor plants, flowers, shrubs, and gardens unique to the Western PA region that will captivate strong guest interest and enhance the experience expectations for a high-end luxury destination resort. This position must be committed to making every experience memorable all while having fun and relishing the incredible atmosphere of the resort.

Requirements

• Certification in horticulture, botany, natural sciences, or a related field required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of greenhouse operations, propagation methods, chemical applications, insect and disease control, plant health, and pruning preferred.
• Must be experienced on heavy equipment such as skid steers, forklifts, backhoes, snowplows, and all tractors.
• Minimum of two years experience as a team leader or manager with demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and schedule work assignments for self and others as well as developing, planning, and implementing short- and long-range goals.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated knowledge of greenhouse operations, propagation methods, chemical applications, insect and disease control, plant health, and pruning.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain high horticultural standards and practices; provide direction, training and motivation for the horticultural staff.
• Serve as a hands-on leader, actively working in the daily horticultural tasks in the exterior gardens and interior plantings (where assigned).
• Manage and support overall plant health and soil fertility strategies for all gardens, including integrated pest management in the indoor and outdoor gardens, with a special focus on plant care in a multi-season environment.
• Assist in the establishment and execute a master plan that aligns with the long-term vision for Nemacolin gardens.
• Maintain inventory and listing of the gardens, garden plantings, care and treatment operating procedures, and necessary equipment and supplies.
• Establish and monitor the horticulture financial and capital budget.
• Manage budgets in-line with the approved plan through effective scheduling and monitoring of hours.
• Responsible for any horticultural capital projects as needed (i.e. installation of new gardens).
• Create and execute gardens, tours, and exhibits that enhance the guest experience.
• Utilize the horticulture master plan as a means of identifying guest needs and establishing a plan of action to exceeding those expectations.
• Lead the team in guest interactions - utilizing Nemacolin’s brand standards, providing the guest with information on the resort, the grounds, and highlighting unique features of the resort and its landscape offerings.
• Ensure department associates utilize the resort Forbes service standards in exceeding guest expectations.
• Lead the selection effort and integration of all horticulture associates.
• Coach, develop, train, manage, and provide feedback to associates, ensuring performance quality and aesthetically stimulating environments for our guests and associates.
• Plan direct, and coordinate the daily activities of associates engaged in watering resort indoor and outdoor plants, pruning and planting woody and herbaceous plants.
• Create standard operating procedures that establish clarity and consistency, drive accountability, and ensure safe operation and execution.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and attractive 401(k) program
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available
• Paid time off
• Educational and career advancement support
• Savings across resort dining, retail, spa, and activities
• Discounted associate meals, dry cleaning, and uniform services
• Exclusive access to The Rec Center, The Market, The Pub, and the Wisteria associate community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed