Horticulturist
Job Description
Dynamic Opening
Position: Horticulturist
Company: La Cumbre Country Club
Company: La Cumbre Country Club
Job Brief
La cumbre country club is seeking a full time horticulturist?to join our course and grounds team.
Salary Detail
$35 – $40 an hour
Experience
Job Tenure is required
Job Detail
- Maintain and continually improve the horticultural quality, color, and aesthetics?of all landscaped, naturalized and ornamental areas across the Club’s property.
- Lead the tree health management program, including monitoring, pruning coordination, and maintaining the tree inventory database.
- Oversee the irrigation and lighting systems?for all landscape and ornamental areas, ensuring efficiency, performance, and sustainability.
- Perform pesticide and fertilizer applications?for trees, shrubs, and flower beds as needed, maintaining compliance with all regulatory and Club safety standards.
- Develop and manage cut-flower programs and interior floral arrangements, ensuring seasonal freshness and alignment with Club events and décor.
- Assist in landscape planning and design, working collaboratively on plant selections, bed layout, and color rotation programs.
- Support environmental stewardship initiatives in alignment with the Club’s Audubon Certification and sustainability goals. Qualifications: Degree or certification in Horticulture, Landscape Management, or related field preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in ornamental horticulture, landscaping, or golf-course environment.
- Knowledge of local plant materials, irrigation systems, lighting systems, and pest management.
- California QAL or QAC (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
- Strong aesthetic sense, attention to detail, and pride in creating beautiful, sustainable spaces. Benefits: Competitive hourly wage, commensurate with experience
- Overtime opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off
- Uniforms
- Golf privileges
- Opportunities for advancement into Fleet, Facilities, or Grounds positions. How to apply:
- To apply, please send your resume or apply in person to:
- Paul Robertson, B.Sc., MBA-MPM
- Director of Agronomy
- La Cumbre Country Club
- probertson@lacumbrecc.org
