Job Title: Golf and Wilderness Properties Horticulturist
Pay Rate: $25.00 /hr
Job Summary:The Broadmoor is committed to creating a culture of family and community while simultaneously providing a genuine, unforgettable experience for our guests and team. This role will play a key part in continuing to uphold our reputation and providing exceptional service to our guests.
We are seeking new members to join our Horticulturist team, this position supervises the landscaping crew of approximately 5 staff and oversees activities including installation, design, care and maintenance for The Broadmoor Wilderness Properties, Seven Falls, vegetable greenhouse, Estate House, and golf courses.to assist in the installation and maintenance of our property's annual flowers, perennials, interior plants. The team also constructs and maintains several hundred flower pots and hanging baskets. If you have a keen attention to detail, experience and passion for being outdoors and maintaining foliage, this might be the position you have been looking for.
Our employees represent The Broadmoor brand and are Ambassadors of our Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond Standards.
Learn more about The Broadmoor here.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Select, train, motivate and evaluate assigned staff of approximately five gardeners; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures
- Plan, schedule, design, propagation, planting and maintenance of plants, shrubs and flowers.
- Direct, coordinate and review the work plan for assigned staff; assign work activities and projects; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
- Work under Hotel guidelines including safety, grooming guidelines, proper training and use of equipment and tools.
- Carry out effective communications with employees and hotel management
- Schedule and supervise outside contractors for container plantings, tree trimming, and pesticide applications
- Design flower beds and landscaping for the individual properties in theme with the Hotel landscape product
- Monitor health and determine fertility, irrigation, and pesticide programs for landscape plantings
- Maintain landscaping with best sustainable and environmental practices
- Work with and support other golf maintenance, Hotel and Wilderness Properties team members
- Apply fertilizers and pesticides safely and in proper practices including detailed record keeping
- Transport equipment and crew to each individual property
- Understanding of common landscape plant material including annuals, perennials, turf grasses, shrubs and trees
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Uphold and abide by all Broadmoor policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
Performs other duties as assigned. This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.
What we are looking for:- Associates degree in Horticulture or equivalent work experience with expertise in maintaining annual flower beds/baskets, trees, shrubs, gardening. Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in the green industry preferred. Some greenhouse experience preferred. Become a certified licensed pesticide applicator within one year of hire date.
- Valid U.S. Driver's License required
- Any employee driving a Broadmoor vehicle must be 18 years or older
- Enthusiastic, friendly, and energetic team member who works well with others
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Occasional heavy lifting (up to 100 lbs. with assistance) with a work environment that may be indoors and outdoors at times.
*Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities*
Don't meet all the qualifications/required skills? If you are committed to joining a team that provides world-class service, we encourage you to still apply. At The Broadmoor, we are looking for exceptional team members who are willing to learn, grow and deliver 5-star service to our guests.
Why Choose The Broadmoor (Benefits)Working at The Broadmoor is more than just a job. The Broadmoor invests in our employees by offering comprehensive benefits packages and opportunities to grow professionally. By joining our family, you will work with, and learn from, a diverse team of world-class professionals at the longest running Five-Star, Five-Diamond resort in the world.
- Benefits - Employees are offered expansive benefits including Health & Dental, 401k, local discounts. Please click here for a comprehensive list of benefits.
- Career Development - We invest in our employees! As a member of the team, you will have the opportunity to grow your career. Whether pursuing career advancement, personal growth, or seasonal employment, we provide training and development opportunities to prepare you for your current role and future career.
Your application will not be penalized for redacting or removing any age- identifying information such as your age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation.
This posting is expected to close by the date listed at the top of the page. We encourage applicants to apply early for full consideration. If necessary, this posting will remain open until filled.
