Horticulture Manager

Position: Horticulture Manager
Company: Confidential

Location: the fall line – mauk, ga department: golf maintenance/ horticulture reports to: horticulturalist and director of agronomy about the fall line the fall line is a premier private destination golf and sporting club located in southwest georgia.

Job Successes is required

Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, landscape architecture, agronomy, or a related field required.

• Hands on leader directly involved with the management, maintenance and success of the horticulture operation.
• Lead, manage, and develop landscape and horticulture teams to deliver excellence across all landscaped areas of the 5,000-acre property.
• Ensure the health, quality, and appearance of landscaping assets including turf, trees, ornamental plantings, irrigation systems, and naturalized spaces.
• Direct the installation, operation, and maintenance of irrigation systems to optimize plant health, water conservation, and efficiency.
• Oversee the safe application of fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides, ensuring compliance with state/federal regulations and best practices.
• Collaborate with the Horticulturalist and Director of Agronomy to plan and implement seasonal landscape strategies, capital projects, and sustainability initiatives.
• Oversee the design, installation, and maintenance of landscaping across golf courses, lodging facilities, common areas, barns, and event spaces.
• Develop and monitor operational budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocations for landscaping operations.
• Maintain compliance with environmental, OSHA, and safety standards in all horticultural practices.
• Establish best practices in water conservation, soil management, integrated pest management, and ecological preservation.
• Manage vendor and contractor relationships to ensure quality and timely completion of outsourced projects.
• Train and mentor staff in horticultural, irrigation, chemical application, and landscape maintenance techniques, with a focus on professional growth and continuous improvement.
• Act as a key ambassador of The Fall Line’s commitment to excellence, ensuring landscaping reflects the Club’s luxury brand and member expectations. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, landscape architecture, agronomy, or a related field required. advanced degree or certifications (e.g, ISA Certified Arborist, GCSAA, CLARB) preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in large-scale horticultural or landscape management, preferably in luxury hospitality, resorts, or private clubs.
• Proven success managing multi-million-dollar horticultural/landscape operations.
• Demonstrated expertise in irrigation system installation, maintenance, and repair, including modern smart/automated irrigation technologies.
• State-issued Chemical Applicator Certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire) required. demonstrated expertise in safe and effective fertilizer, herbicide, and pesticide application.
• Knowledge of turfgrass management, ornamental plantings, water conservation, and integrated pest management.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, cost control, and capital planning.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adapt to seasonal and operational demands.
• Commitment to sustainability, conservation, and innovative horticultural practices.
• This is a hands-on, physically demanding position. Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular bases. Frequent crouching, bending, reaching, digging, and other physical acumen are expected. Must be willing to work in all types of weather conditions. EOE/EEO