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Horticulturist / Grounds Manager

Westchester Country Club
Full-time
On-site
Rye, New York, United States
$70,000 - $85,000 USD yearly
Flower Grower & Horitculture

WHO WE ARE

Since 1922, Westchester Country Club is an exclusive family-oriented private club located in Rye, New York. Westchester Country Club is among the top country clubs and proudly designated as a Platinum Club of America, ranking #29 out of the top 150 country clubs in the United States.

With over 1,600 members, Westchester Country Club is a 45-hole private country club designed by Walter Travis, located approximately 20 miles north of New York City and opened in 1922. Westchester has hosted over 40 PGA Tour events in its long history and most recently the Women's PGA Championship in 2015 and the 2021 USGA Women's Amateur.   Westchester features two 18-hole championship golf courses, a 9 hole par 3 executive course, 8 story hotel, grass and har-tru tennis courts, paddle and squash courts, driving range, teaching studio, 7 miles of residential roads around club, and a 67 acre beach club on the Long Island Sound.  The Horticulturist will lead a 4 person team to ensure the grounds are maintained to the highest level for all four seasons. 


ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

We are hiring a full-time Horticulturist / Grounds Manager to join our Golf & Grounds Department. The Horticulturist / Grounds Manager is responsible for the professional maintenance and enhancement of clubhouse gardens, floral displays, and specialized landscape areas across the club's 400+ acre property including the beach club. This role involves skilled cultivation and design work to ensure world-class standards for members and guests.


WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Landscape Maintenance: Execute skilled planting, pruning, mulching, and weeding of ornamental beds, shrubs, and trees to enhance property health and visual appeal.
  • Plant Health Management: Monitor for pests and diseases; safely apply fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides according to NYS DEC regulations.
  • Floral Design & Care: Install and maintain seasonal flower beds, hanging baskets, and decorative planters to provide consistent color and interest throughout the year.
  • Equipment Operation: Safely operate power equipment, including mowers, blowers, skid steers, and calibration units for chemical applications.
  • Irrigation Control: Oversee manual and automated watering schedules to manage turf and plant stress, particularly during peak summer months.
  • Operational Support: Assist with snow removal, trash collection, and event-specific landscape preparation as directed by the Director of Grounds.
  • Perform other functions as requested. 

 

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

  • Degree in Horticulture, Turfgrass Management, Plant Science or related field is preferred.
  • 3-5 years of professional experience in the private club setting.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with the Director of Grounds, Golf Course Superintendents, and club members.  
  • Possess a positive attitude and strong work ethic. 
  • Availability to work a flexible schedule and be prepared to complete a wide range of tasks related to both turf and property management. 


PAY RANGE

$70,000 - $85,000 / Annually


OUR TOTAL REWARDS

At WCC, we believe that our biggest strength lies in the exceptional people who work for our organization to deliver memorable experiences to our members and their families. We pride ourselves on being a great place to work and providing our team members a meaningful and rewarding career experience with us. We prioritize offering valuable benefits, wellness, rewards and recognition programs, compensation, time off, and resources to support the wellbeing and needs of team members and their families. We refer to these as our "Total Rewards”.

  • Establish a Healthy Foundation – Several Cigna medical plan options, plus prescription coverage, dental and vision insurance.
  • We've Got You Covered – 100% company paid life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and employee assistance program.
  • Protect Against the Unexpected – Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and supplemental life insurance.
  • Family Members with Four Paws - Pet insurance available to provide dogs and cats with health coverage too.
  • Build Toward Retirement - 401(k) plan for retirement savings and education sessions to help foster financial literacy.
  • Work/Life Harmony - Paid time off including vacation and personal days, 11 holidays, and more to enjoy time outside of work, take a break, and care for ourselves or others.

 

ALL team members enjoy free lunch and dinner meals, free parking, a lifestyle discount program, and numerous recognition events and activities throughout the year.

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