Monthill Golf and Country Club is seeking an experienced Horticulturist for a seasonal full-time position. Previous plant experience in a golf course setting is preferred but not required. Enrollment or completion in horticulture or a related field is also ideal. This position has a flexible start date in April through the end of the golf season. Co-op students are also welcome.
Job Responsibilities:
● Work with the Grounds Superintendent and members of the Grounds Staff to select, purchase, plant, and maintain items that best fit specific areas based on soils, sunlight, and irrigation
● Maintaining plantings and flower beds to the highest level- including weekly fertilization, daily watering, and weeding.
● Pruning/removing plant material throughout the property as needed or requested
● Mulching (with assistance from the grounds crew) flower beds
● Ability to design, build, and maintain all planter boxes throughout the changing seasons i.e., spring, summer,
fall plantings, is a bonus
Additional info:
● This will be a self-driven and self-managed role with guidance from the Golf Course Superintendent
● We are seeking an individual with extensive plant experience
● Approximately 40 hours a week from April through late October/ November; this is an annual seasonal role with a very flexible schedule. We are also flexible with an ongoing school schedule
● A Grounds Staff member will be available to work with the Horticulturist on a part time basis
● The Grounds Staff will assist in mulching and edging garden beds and weeding if needed
● All tools will be provided
● You will be responsible for steel-toe shoes, pants/shorts, and a rain suit