John’s Island Club, a premier private club, is seeking an experienced and motivated Landscape Superintendent to lead and support the daily operations of our Landscape Department. This full-time, year-round position is responsible for managing a team and upholding the club’s exceptional landscape and horticultural standards. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implements and oversees the planning, implementation, and maintenance of all landscaping across Club grounds and golf courses, ensuring the highest standards and aesthetic appeal.
• Coordinates the scheduling and execution of projects, including the allocation of resources, materials, and personnel.
• Inspects landscapes daily, identifies issues, implements solutions, and recommends long-term improvements.
• Manages department personnel, providing coaching, training, guidance, and performance evaluations, while promoting safety and efficiency.
• Develops and manages budgets and procurement, and maintains detailed records for expenditures, equipment, chemicals, and safety compliance.
• Ensures the safe and proper use, storage, application, and disposal of chemicals, pesticides, and other materials, applying Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices.
• Drives continuous improvement by staying current with industry best practices, design trends, and new technologies through seminars, site visits, and technical literature.

Who we are: At our Club, our core values - Integrity, Community, Accountability, Reach, and Everything Matters - guide everything we do. These principles shape our commitment to excellence, collaboration, and care for our members and associates.

Requirements:

• College degree in landscape design, horticulture, or plant/soil sciences preferred, or equivalent knowledge.
• Advanced knowledge of landscape construction, design, and maintenance for ornamental plants, flowers, wildflowers, turf, and trees, including planting, cultivating, pruning, and all phases of landscape maintenance.
• Advanced understanding of fertilizers, soil conditioners, pest control, drainage, and irrigation systems, including automatic controls.
• Ability to lead, coach, and train employees, motivating them to work safely, efficiently, and effectively.
• Proficient computer skills - Microsoft Office and other software.
• Active membership in the Florida Landscape Association preferred.
• Certified or licensed in pesticide usage.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory record.

About John's Island Club

John’s Island Club is a private, member-owned club situated on a barrier island community in Vero Beach (Indian River Shores), Florida. Founded in 1969, the community was designed to be very private and family-oriented, taking full advantage of the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. John's Island Club boasts three 18-hole championship courses crafted by Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus, and Tom Fazio. Exuding Florida's old-world charm and meticulous care, these 18-hole masterpieces embody the timeless allure of John's Island Club.

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