What are the responsibilities and job description for the Horticulturist position at The Union League of Philadelphia?
JOB TITLE: Horticulturist
REPORTS TO: Golf Course Superintendent, Assistant Superintendents
DEPARTMENT: Grounds
LOCATION: Union League Golf Club at Torresdale (3801 Grant Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19114)
Description
The Union League Golf Club at Torresdale’s Golf Course Maintenance Department is seeking an individual who enjoys working outdoors in a landscape maintenance atmosphere. Candidates should have a passion for horticulture and creating beautiful gardens around the clubhouse, swimming pool, golf training facility, Trap House, and on-course house flower beds.
Educational Requirements
Call Andrew Dooley, Golf Course Superintendent at 215-464-0591 or email dooleya@unionleague.org to schedule an interview.
REPORTS TO: Golf Course Superintendent, Assistant Superintendents
DEPARTMENT: Grounds
LOCATION: Union League Golf Club at Torresdale (3801 Grant Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19114)
Description
The Union League Golf Club at Torresdale’s Golf Course Maintenance Department is seeking an individual who enjoys working outdoors in a landscape maintenance atmosphere. Candidates should have a passion for horticulture and creating beautiful gardens around the clubhouse, swimming pool, golf training facility, Trap House, and on-course house flower beds.
Educational Requirements
- Horticulture background
- A degree or certificate is preferred, not required
- Willing to attend continuing education seminars in the off-season
- Work independently and in small groups
- Physically fit and able to move quickly from place to place
- Capable of kneeling, standing, and walking for 5-8 hours/ day
- Self-motivated and able to demonstrate a sense of urgency
- Willing to work in varying climatic conditions, including rainy, cold, and hot weather
- Punctual and have reliable transportation
- Able to complete a criminal background check
- Positive attitude with the mindset of constant improvement
- Properly and safely operate a hedge trimmer, pole saw, backpack blower, and manual transmission utility cart
- Annual mulching of beds
- Ongoing maintenance of flower beds to include pruning, weeding, hand watering, fertilizing, and chemical applications
- Selection and installation of seasonal plantings (spring, summer, and fall)
- Maintain and use equipment as if you own it personally
- Keep a clean, organized, and safe work area
- Communicate well and work well with other team members
- Complete job tasks promptly with detail and quality
- Workdays vary from 5:30 am – 3:30 pm. Your desired schedule will be considered.
- Full Time year-round OR Seasonal Full Time (9 months) available
- Work holidays as needed. Most holidays pay 8 hours hours worked.
- Saturday mornings, April - November, as needed for moisture management and quality control measures
- $22.00 per hour depending on experience
- Full-time employees are eligible for PTO, Health Insurance, and 401K with company match
- Uniform shirts, hat, jacket, sweatshirt, raingear, safety-toe work boots, and safety gear provided
- Employee meals are provided when the clubhouse kitchen is open (March - December)
- Employee of the month reward opportunity
- Eligible for a year-end bonus based on attendance and punctuality
- Free golf on select Mondays and Wednesdays based on tee sheet availability
- Pro Shop discounts
- Temporary housing available
Call Andrew Dooley, Golf Course Superintendent at 215-464-0591 or email dooleya@unionleague.org to schedule an interview.
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