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The Resort at Paws Up Landscaping Manager in Greenough, Montana
Join the Team at Montana's Premier Luxury Ranch Resort!
About The Resort at Paws Up:
Nestled on a breathtaking 37,000-acre ranch, The Resort at Paws Up embodies the spirit of the American West. As a family-owned, award-winning destination, we inspire both guests and team members alike.
Position:
We are seeking a talented Landscape Manager to join our team. The role of the Landscape Manager is to design and execute landscaping plans. Plant trees, shrubs, flowers, grasses, greenery appropriate for western Montana climate. Plan and implement irrigation systems to maintain landscaped areas. Operate all manner of machinery required to plant and maintain landscaped areas. Pest control to include insects, gophers and deer. Landscape Manager is responsible for overseeing the year-round daily operations of the landscape department.
What We Offer:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401K with Employer Match
Paid Time Off – 9 Floating Holidays and 15 Personal Days
Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
Life Insurance, Long Term, and Short-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (5 free counseling sessions)
Referral Bonus Program (Get paid $250 to recruit)
Carpool Reimbursement ($5-$20/Day)
Employee Discounts on Merchandise (30% on select items in our retail store)
Employee Lunch Provided
See for Yourself ! Check out our video (https://youtu.be/FvGzdXJubf8)
Primary Responsibilities:
Plan, implement, manage, and maintain irrigation systems
Lay sod, plant trees, shrubs, flowers, grasses, greenery appropriate for western Montana climate.
Pest control to include insects, gophers, and deer.
Operate heavy machinery required to plant and maintain landscape; bobcats, tractor, weed eater, mowers
Successfully execute landscaping plans
Build schedules for mow route, snow removal, water route, and maintenance
Keeping the grounds in accordance with Resort standards
Ensure safety of all in operation of equipment and use of chemicals and fertilizers needed for grounds maintenance
Trail grooming and maintenance
Holiday light displays put up, take down and maintenance
Lead snow and ice removal operations
Tree trimming
Diagnosis of failing trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals
Planning, supervising and leading crews and contractors in preservation, restoration, construction, and maintenance of landscape. Manage landscape staff (fulltime, hourly and seasonal), contractors, and vendors in efficiently and safely completing department responsibilities in a timely manor
Manage time between field and office to ensure proper training and mentoring of team
Prioritize tasks brought by other departments and supervisor and coordinate work assignments with team
Recognize unsafe work practices or conditions and correct action
Identify opportunities in staff training of safety, plant care, maintenance, proper tool and equipment use. Etc.
As an exempt employee, share work with the Director of Landscape for events as well as being available for special situations
Attend meetings, including but not limited to managers meetings, operations meetings, leadership luncheon, planning sessions and special event meetings
May be required to interact with guests and assist with answers or transportation
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Looking for Team Members with:
Degree in horticulture, floriculture, landscape preservation or related field. Minimum 5 years previous experience in professionally landscaping large areas for businesses, parks and/or luxury resorts minimum 3 years supervisory experience
Valid State Driver’s License with a good driving record
Previous experience and training in the safe operation of heavy equipment, bobcat, tractors, skidders, graders, mowers, etc .
Appropriate clothing for working in a variety of weather conditions, work gloves
Considerable knowledge of horticulture and grounds maintenance procedures.
Able to obtain an applicators certificate within 1 year of hire date.
Familiarity and comfortable using Microsoft Office suite and landscape design applications
If you are passionate about Landscaping and ready to take on a new challenge at a prestigious resort, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our dynamic team at The Resort at Paws Up!
The Resort at Paws Up provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.