Duties and Responsibilities:

Defines overall landscape maintenance plan to be implemented for The Homesteads, LOV, and LCA properties. Oversees all landscape maintenance contractors for ROA and public areas excluding golf courses Works with the Director of the ROA/Property Manager to establish budgets for all those areas Instructs and supervises landscape maintenance and ROA maintenance personnel Assures scheduled staff is present, knowledgeable in that day's duties, and is performing their duties in accordance with established standards. Responsible for the timely completion of employee evaluations and related personnel paperwork. Supervises contractors installing landscaping, irrigation, and other related services Develops and maintains a master program for all irrigation systems for The Homesteads, LOV, LCA properties. Authorizes payment for services and goods provided within budget guidelines Provides a list of all areas requiring annual, semi-annual and/or periodic color Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of LCA ponds Repairs road right of ways after utility work and other damage Identifies and implements improved controls over erosion and landscape drainage Works closely with other departments on additional landscaping needs, providing plans and installation when needed Investigates property owner concerns as requested and implements solutions when possible Oversees Wildlife Management projects across all companies.

Qualifications/Requirements/Experience/Education:

BS degree in horticulture or equivalent experience Proven leadership skills with ability to train and motivate at the line level Good communication skills both written and verbal Strong organizational skills including budgeting capability Positive people skills with ability to work with others and/or independently Computer knowledge of Microsoft Word, and Excel The ability to work outdoors in different weather conditions The ability to stand, bend, stretch and lift 50 lbs. The ability to walk on uneven surfaces and lengthy distances.

Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance Paid time off starting after 6 months; sick, personal days, and 10 paid holidays after 90 days 401(k) with company match Flexible spending and health savings accounts LTD and STD Employee discounts: food, retail merchandise, boat rentals Golf privileges