Landscape Horticulture Assistant Manager
About the role
The Landscape Horticulture Assistant Manager oversees the Village’s landscape and horticultural environments to support safety, beauty, accessibility, and the magical guest experience. This role is responsible for plant health, turf, trees, palms, irrigation support, seasonal color, landscape refreshes, and daily grounds readiness across the property. The Landscape Horticulture Assistant Manager identifies practical opportunities to elevate the look and feel of the Village through thoughtful plant selections, improved maintenance practices, volunteer-supported projects, and landscape enhancements. This role partners closely with Engineering, Facilities, Special Events, Volunteer Services, outside landscape partners, nurseries, and green industry contacts to support projects, secure donated plants and landscape products, and coordinate specialized horticultural services. Because the Village serves children with critical illnesses and their families, this position must approach all work with a strong focus on safety, accessibility, chemical awareness, and creating a welcoming environment that feels cared for in every area of the property.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the maintenance of the health, appearance, and seasonal color of all landscape beds, turf, trees, palms, and container plantings across the Village.
- Diagnose plant health issues, including disease, pests, and nutrient deficiencies, and implement corrective treatments.
- Support an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach that prioritizes low-toxicity methods appropriate for an environment serving medically fragile children.
- Handle fertilizers and landscape chemicals safely and in accordance with label requirements, Florida regulations, and Village safety protocols; obtain required pesticide licensing within the established timeframe as needed.
- Use Florida Friendly Landscape principles where appropriate.
- Monitor soil health, conduct testing, and adjust amendment and fertilization programs accordingly