2nd Assistant Horticulture

Duties:

• Through communication with the Director of Horticulture as well as personal observations the Assistant Horticulturalist prepares and executes a daily schedule.
• Monitors staff performance, documents necessary observations, monitors quality and quantity of work and provides input to staff.
• Ensures a safe and clean work environment for all employees by enforcing OSHA and EPA regulations and federal and state laws.
• Supervises and participates in the set up and monitoring of irrigation system, landscaping and all trees and all necessary inventories.
• Scouts the golf courses and clubhouses and other horticulture areas on a regular basis for insect, weed, and disease problems. Diagnose any observations and take corrective action after discussion with Horticulturalist unless situation dictates otherwise. Also scouts all horticulture areas for necessary tasks in each area, and scheudules accordingly (e.g. weeding, replacing plants, fixing ruts, etc.)
• Checks on completed tasks and gives feedback to employees on the quality of work.
• Develops, implements and trains employees on departmental policies
• Provides orientation, new hire paperwork, clothing and necessary tools to all new employees
• Coordinates schedules and inspects projects performed by outside contractors. Communicates with Horticulture managers on progress.
• Input weekly carpedia hours as well as participating in weekly calls.
• Develops and maintains complete record documentation for the landscape operation
• Audits employee punch times daily to fix any mistakes
• Assists with HR documentation and performance reviews as needed.
• Assists with applicant interviews and Human Resource issues with the department
• Attends seminars and workshops for continued professional growth and development
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Associate Degree or Certificate in Horticulture or related field from an accredited college, BS Degree preferred
• Minimum of two years of experience at an assistant level and a total of five years of experience in landscaping
• Total familiarity with calibration procedures for all applicable equipment such as sprayers and spreaders
• Ability to write reports and attend meetings. Confident with all areas of Landscaping
• Must be able to competently operate equipment as well as train and select employees for their proper use
• In conduct and department, the assistant should set an example for the staff
• Possess a Georgia Pesticide Applicators license in Category 24
• Ability to lead and motivate staff