Lead Gardener

About the role

Paradise Valley Country Club is hiring a Lead Gardener. Located at 7101 N. Tatum Blvd., Paradise Valley, AZ 85253. The Club, known as The Jewel of the Desert, has provided a luxurious and inviting lifestyle since 1953, set against Camelback Mountain, Phoenix Mountain Preserve, and McDowell Mountains. Members enjoy golf, tennis, fitness, swimming, dining, and social engagements. The mission is to be the premier Country Club in Arizona, oriented to family and friendship, and among the finest in the United States. This is a full‑time position.

Responsibilities

• Working under minimal supervision, maintaining an acceptable physical appearance.
• Perform the full range of routine landscape maintenance duties, determining when they are necessary and carrying them out independently in most cases.
• Direct routine phases of grounds maintenance and serve as a resource for grounds maintenance.
• Lead Annual flower transitions and maintain flower beds/pots.
• Collaborate with the Horticulture supervisor and other lead gardener.
• Make quantity decisions relating to plants, soil amendments and fertilizers as directed.
• Provide weed and pest control based on best practices of Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
• Work includes but is not limited to pruning, cleaning, planting, fertilizing, retrofitting, and adjusting existing irrigation systems.
• Coordinate irrigation and supplemental hand watering schedules.
• Provide recommendations or treatment of landscape problems, new plant material selection, irrigation upgrades and other maintenance programs.
• Assist with special events as needed.
• Occasionally perform seated work, kneel/crawl, climb (ladders) reach/work above shoulders, perform work which require light/fine grasping.
• May be required to work weekends, holidays, and extreme weather conditions.
• Work Standards Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrate the ability to work well with Country Club members and co-workers. Support PVCC Vision, Mission and Goals.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Three years of experience gardening for Resorts, Country clubs, Golf courses, Botanical gardens, Zoos, Theme parks, Estate’s, University’s, or in the Private sector.
• Professional gardening experience in Arizona.
• Proven experience in gardening and landscaping, with a strong understanding of proper planting, annual flowers, perennial shrubs, and proper pruning techniques.
• Knowledge of local plant species, soil types, fertilizing, and climate conditions.
• Ambitious, well-organized, and excited about gardening and garden design.
• Physically fit, loves outdoor work, and has a good attitude.
• Self-assured, detail-oriented, and able to work independently or with a team.
• Flexible with ever-changing schedules during peak seasons.
• Experienced in working with high-end clients and directing others.
• Excellent communication skills and a great problem solver.
• Ability to lift 25‑50 lb.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• 401‑k Match
• Paid Time Off: Vacation/Sick time
• Seven Paid Holidays

Pay

$20‑$24.00 per hour DOE

Schedule

Must be able to start at 5:00 am; 8‑hour shift.