Landscaping Director

Company Description

Use our Daily Pay benefit and get access to your pay as you need it.

The beautiful lakefront Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa offers you the perfect opportunity to meet and share stories with guests who arrive from around the world to experience Central Florida’s world-famous theme parks and attractions. Enjoy the surroundings and excitement that our world-class resort offers when you join the Westgate Lakes team.

Job Description

As a Landscaping Director, you will:

• Develop and execute the strategic vision and direction for the Landscaping department, aligning with the resort's overall goals and objectives.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the Landscaping team fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence while enforcing accountability.
• Implement, train, and enforce safety protocols and procedures, ensuring a safe and secure environment for guests and employees.
• Create and effectively manage the Landscaping Department’s schedule & budget; reserves and capital expenditures, P&L reviews, and forecasting expenses.
• Oversee the efficient operation and maintenance of the resort's infrastructure, grounds, and equipment, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Lead the planning and execution of major Capital and Reserves improvement projects, from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to quality standards, budgets, and timelines.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with external vendors, contractors, and regulatory authorities, ensuring contract compliance and effective partnership.
• Responsible for the procurement and inventory of all tools and materials purchased and assigned to the Landscaping Department.
• Communicate professionally through radios, phones, emails, and verbal communications.
• Perform custodial and maintenance duties, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by resort operations leadership.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of mid to senior leadership experience in a resort or commercial environment.
• Experience in Grounds, Pools, Landscaping, and operations.
• Ability to develop documents using Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and PowerPoint.
• Expert ability to read & interpret blueprints, technical data, and O&M manuals.
• Must have the ability to recognize and resolve potential hazards in the property.
• Expert ability to use hand tools, electrical and battery-powered tools, and any other pertinent tool required by the work at hand.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs and work in outdoor weather conditions
• Ability to work using ladders, scaffolds, lifts, dust masks, and work in confined/tight spaces.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid FL State Driver’s License to drive company golf carts.
• Westgate Resorts is a smoke and tobacco-free workplace. Except where prohibited by law, applicants who smoke or use tobacco products will not be considered for positions at Westgate.
• Required to pass a background check, drug test, and prove eligibility to work in the United States.
  
  

Additional Information

Why Westgate?

• Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with generous company match
• Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
• Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Military Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.)
• Advancement & development opportunities
• Community Involvement Programs
  
  

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email [email protected] with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.