Landscape Superintendent

The Triumph Group•Boynton Beach, FL

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Hunters Run Country Club is seeking an experienced, motivated Landscape Superintendent to oversee landscape operations across the property, including the Clubhouse, community entrances, common areas, and three championship golf courses. This newly created leadership position will provide hands-on direction to a landscape team currently consisting of seven employees and will develop and implement comprehensive landscape maintenance programs. The role requires extensive knowledge of South Florida ornamental plants, trees, shrubs, turf interfaces, and environmental best management practices. The Superintendent directs landscape maintenance, develops seasonal enhancements, monitors landscape conditions, and maintains standards for appearance and plant health. The role also manages tree care and arboriculture, including inspections, pruning, removals, planting, preservation, and inventory records. It develops and administers an Integrated Pest Management program, monitors plant health issues, applies pesticides and plant protectants in compliance with regulations, and maintains required records. The position supervises, trains, motivates, and evaluates the landscape team; schedules and assigns work; and promotes a safe, professional, team-oriented environment. Administrative responsibilities include preparing and managing budgets, monitoring expenses, recommending capital improvements and purchases, maintaining inventories, and coordinating with contractors and suppliers. The Superintendent works with golf course maintenance and irrigation staff to support water management, monitor irrigation performance, and adjust maintenance programs to landscape conditions. The position involves working outdoors in South Florida weather, walking extensive areas of the property daily, lifting up to 50 pounds, and safely operating landscape equipment and vehicles. Hunters Run Country Club offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the opportunity to lead and expand its landscape program. Employees must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance; specific standards are available.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of progressive landscape management experience.
Extensive knowledge of South Florida plants, trees, palms, shrubs, and ornamental landscape materials.
Florida pesticide applicator license(s), or ability to obtain them immediately upon employment.
Certified Arborist designation through the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).
Strong knowledge of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles and practices.
Experience supervising and managing landscape crews.
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to prepare budgets, manage expenses, and maintain detailed records.
Valid Florida driver's license.
Ability to work outdoors in varying South Florida weather conditions.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and walk extensive areas of the property daily.
Ability to operate landscape equipment and vehicles safely.
Ability to maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance in accordance with Club standards.

Nice To Haves

Golf course or high-end resort landscape management experience.
Degree in Horticulture, Landscape Management, Agronomy, Arboriculture, or a related field.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Direct and oversee landscape maintenance operations at the Clubhouse, community entrances, roadway corridors, common and recreational areas, and landscape areas associated with all three golf courses.
Develop and implement seasonal landscape enhancement plans.
Monitor landscape conditions and identify areas requiring improvement or renovation.
Maintain landscaped areas to high standards of presentation and plant health.
Develop and manage a comprehensive tree maintenance program; inspect trees and coordinate pruning, removals, planting, and preservation.
Maintain accurate tree inventory and maintenance records and ensure arboricultural work follows best practices and industry standards.
Develop and implement an Integrated Pest Management program; monitor for insects, diseases, weeds, and other plant health issues.
Apply pesticides and plant protectants safely and in compliance with state and federal regulations; maintain application records and regulatory documentation.
Promote environmentally responsible pest management practices.
Supervise, train, motivate, and evaluate the landscape team; establish work schedules and assign responsibilities.
Train staff in landscape maintenance, safety, equipment operation, and horticultural practices; ensure compliance with Club safety policies and procedures.
Develop and manage annual landscape maintenance budgets and monitor labor, materials, equipment, and contractor expenses.
Recommend capital improvements, landscape renovations, and equipment purchases.
Maintain inventories of fertilizers, pesticides, plants, irrigation supplies, and landscape materials.
Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and suppliers as needed.
Work with golf course maintenance and irrigation staff to support water management for landscaped areas.
Monitor irrigation performance, identify deficiencies affecting plant health, and adjust maintenance programs to landscape conditions.