Do you love plants and working in the outdoors? The Redwoods Golf Course in North Langley is looking to fill the part-time position of
Horticulturist in our dynamic Turf Care Team starting this May!
Beautiful scenery, mature forests, and a Coastal Mountain backdrop surround this challenging 18-hole championship golf course. We are looking for someone passionate about plants who has a strong knowledge of propagating, caring for, pruning and protecting west coast perennials, annuals, small shrubs, and woody plants.
This position will work in tandem with another Horticulturist to create and maintain beautiful landscaping around the Redwoods property.
This part-time role offers approximately 16 hours of work per week from May through October.
Perks and Benefits- Hourly wage of $28.75
- Golf and driving range benefits
- The opportunity to work in the beautiful outdoors!
- Operate various groundskeeping equipment and power tools, including string trimmers, backpack blowers, hedgers, hand tools, walk-behind mowers etc.
- Care for all landscaping across the property, including the golf course, clubhouse surrounds, wedding area, parking lot etc.
- Oversee all fertility and soil maintenance needs
- Monitor the health of plants, identify diseases, pests and nutrient deficiencies and implement an IPM Program to maintain plant health
- Design and implement new flower bed ideas and improve current ones
- Lead and supervise other grounds crew members to complete projects as needed
- Develop seasonal planting schedules to ensure that landscaping is presentable during all seasons
- Communicate with the Clubhouse management team, as well as the Course Superintendent, to prioritize and schedule necessary work
- Assist in planning and ordering plant materials and tools
- Program and monitor garden irrigation while on site, and hand water as needed
- Maintain a clean working environment
- Assist in golf course duties as needed
- Other duties as assigned
- Team oriented
- Ability to propagate, care for, prune and protect perennials, annuals, small shrubs and woody plants
- Ability to create an exceedingly beautiful landscape
- Ability to work independently without supervision
- Ability to lead and positively influence others
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work in all weather conditions
- Physically able to carry out the functions of the position
- Knowledge of golf and/or the ability to play the game is an asset
- Three or more years of experience in horticulture, landscaping, or nursery management
- Completion of post-secondary education in a related horticulture discipline
- Valid BC driver's license is required
- High level of knowledge of fertilizing needs, IPM procedures and plant protection products is required
- High level knowledge of west coast plant required
- Willingness to complete a Police Information Check is required
- Valid Basic First Aid, CPR-C and AED Certification, or equivalent, will be required to be maintained throughout employment
- Valid Pesticide Applicators License is an asset
- Knowledge of irrigation system repair, scheduling and maintenance is an asset
- Understanding of the golf course environment and expectations is an asset
Operated by Ten Feet Sports and Entertainment, the Redwoods Golf Course has been serving locals and guests since 1994. Redwoods is situated in North Langley just off of Highway #1 and minutes from the Golden Ears Bridge
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