Landscape Gardener
About The Position
Join the team as a Landscape Gardener at Pine Mountain!! Come for a job, stay for a career. If you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding career, where you can work in a positive work-family environment and be part of a fun-loving team, we would love to review your application for Landscape Gardener. We are currently seeking a full-time Landscape Gardener to work in the Golf Maintenance division at Pine Mountain State Resort Park. Pine Mountain is located 15 miles from Cumberland Gap National Park and the oldest state park in Kentucky. We are comprised of a hotel/lodge, cabins, cottages’, restaurant, convention center, 18-hole golf course, pool, natural amphitheater, picnic shelters, nature center and hiking trails.
Requirements
- High school graduate.
- Must have two years of experience in grounds maintenance, golf course greens keeping, landscaping, farming, or other related experience.
- Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification.
- Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.
Nice To Haves
- An associate degree or technical training in horticulture or a related field will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
- A Kentucky Certified Nurseryman, Certified International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Arborist or other trade certification will substitute for the required experience.
Responsibilities
- Maintains the land and plant life of an 18-hole golf course.
- Mows and manicures all tees, fairways, putting greens and rough areas of an 18-hole golf course.
- Responsible for checking, removing and repairing any deterioration or hazards that include fallen trees, flooding, damaged paths, or sinkholes.
- Uses manual and power operated equipment.
- Greet guests and golfers in a courteous and professional manner.
- Providing a quality product, ensuring that golfers have a positive experience.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (Sick and Vacation) plus Paid Holidays.
- Affordable Health Insurance and optional Health Reimbursement account and Wellness Incentives Program.
- Life, Dental and Vision Insurance.
- Retirement Plan.
- Park Familiarization at at other State Parks.
- Training / Career Development Opportunities.
- Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K/457K).
- Employee Discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
