Grounds Superintendent – Firefly

Firefly is seeking an experienced Grounds Superintendent to lead the development and long-term management of the property’s landscape and grounds maintenance program. This newly created leadership position offers a rare opportunity to join Firefly at the beginning of its story and help establish the standards, culture, and operational systems for one of the country’s most exciting new
private golf communities.

Reporting directly to the Director of Golf Maintenance, the Grounds Superintendent will lead the development of a high-performing Grounds Department while overseeing the property’s landscapes, trees, shrubs, native areas, and common spaces. This is not a maintenance-only position, with meaningful involvement in landscape installation, plant selection, department development, and long-term horticultural planning. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build the Grounds Department from the ground up, establish its culture and standards, and help shape the property’s visual identity as the clubhouse village, residential community, and additional amenities continue to develop.

• Current Grounds Staff: 3 employees, with the department expected to grow to 15–20 employees
• Reporting Structure:
  Reports directly to the Director of Golf Maintenance
• Growing Season
  
  Schedule:
  
  Approximately 50–55 hours per week, with some weekend and holiday coverage based on property needs
• Off-Season
  
  Schedule:
  
  Approximately 40–45 hours per week with greater flexibility
• Development Timeline:
  Construction and development will continue in phases for approximately the next five years
• Future Development:
  Continued buildout of the Clubhouse Village, including the clubhouse, pro shop, fieldhouse, outpost, tennis and pickleball facilities, community amenities, and common areas
• Landscape Scope:
  Ornamental beds, specimen trees, shrubs, native landscapes, annual and perennial displays, meadows, common areas, and an apple orchard

The successful candidate will be:

• A hands-on leader who enjoys working alongside the team and leading by example.
• Passionate about horticulture, landscape management, and property presentation.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to quality.
• Self-motivated and comfortable taking ownership without requiring constant direction.
• A strong communicator who can build relationships and develop a high-performing team.
• Collaborative and willing to work closely with the Golf Maintenance leadership team, contractors, vendors, and other departments.
• Comfortable building systems, processes, and standards from the ground up.
• Someone who embraces challenges and opportunities with a “Yes-Minded” approach.
• Committed to developing employees and creating a department where team members take pride in their work.

• Establish the structure, expectations, and operating standards for the Grounds Department.
• Develop daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal maintenance programs for the property’s landscape and common areas.
• Build, train, and develop the Grounds team as the department grows.
• Take ownership of the property’s landscape and common areas and establish consistent standards for presentation.
• Become familiar with the property’s irrigation, infrastructure, landscape installations, and ongoing construction.
• Work closely with the Director of Golf Maintenance and existing leadership to create a seamless maintenance standard throughout the property.
• Support the continued installation and establishment of landscaping throughout the Clubhouse Village and other developing areas.
• Establish systems for long-term horticultural care, including plant health, irrigation, fertilization, pest management, pruning, mulching, and seasonal color.
• Develop…