Turf and Landscape Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Turf and Landscape Manager

Carrollwood Farms is located in Stokes and Rockingham Counties. A family farm for generations to come, Carrollwood Farms is dedicated to showcasing and preserving the best of the region (to guests from near and afar) and is committed to being the best in all we do.

Job Title Turf and Landscape Manager (full-time salaried)

Reports To Director of Grounds and Infrastructure Maintenance

Description

The Turf and Landscape Manager is a full-time, salaried position requiring a flexible schedule including evening and weekend work. As with all positions at Carrollwood Farms, the Turf and Landscape Manager may be called upon to work in areas outside of their immediate area of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

You'll play a key role in shaping and maintaining the beauty and functionality of our farm, with a particular emphasis on the care and maintenance of turf and landscape features. The farm is building a multi-faceted equestrian center with a sophisticated complex of turf and landscape features surrounding it, including but not limited to:

• Horse pastures, with the grass in those pastures to appear golf-course quality
• Landscape features adjoining those pastures, including turf areas between pastures and road edges, landscape plantings, water features, and natural areas
• Numerous beds and plantings around the Equestrian Center
• An irrigation system
• A beautified wild creek area between the Equestrian Center and the Chapel with trail and bridge
• Beds, plantings, and wild areas near the Chapel and along the Chapel Road, including landscape plantings at the road entrance

Other areas of responsibility for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Turf and plantings around a variety of residences and other buildings including an event barn, some with irrigation systems
• Turf and plantings around future development including cottages, a winery and vineyard, and more

In addition the property has trails, numerous road edges, fields, orchards, farm land, and forests. While the primary responsibility of this position is the care of the turf and landscapes described above, this position will as time allows also be involved in the care and upkeep of those areas.

Specific Tasks (not comprehensive)

• Mow, edge, trim and otherwise maintain all types of turf
• Operate and maintain turf equipment including mowers, aerators, sprayers, tractors, and associated attachments including but not limited to drills, Brillion seeder, cone spreaders, boom sprayers
• Operate equipment including gators and skid steers
• Apply fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides following safety and environmental regulations – including the safe disposal of products
• Identify when pests or disease are present and recommend solutions
• Monitor and manage irrigation system and other water features including brooks, waterfalls, and fountains
• Manage damage to turf from horse hooves
• Keep equipment clean, maintained, and in good working order
• Follow all safety protocols for chemical handling and equipment operation
• Line trimming, chain sawing, mulching, planting, assisting in the installing of turf and landscape features, including gates and/or fencing when needed
• Snow and ice management
• Support grounds maintenance
• Keep the grounds free of trash, debris, and litter
• Landscape clean-up, including leaf removal and debris clearing
• When appropriate, forestry mulching

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a similar position, such as Head Greenskeeper, Superintendent of Grounds, Course Superintendent
• Deep knowledge of and the ability to care for turf (including fescue blends) so that the turf will appear golf course quality or higher
• Strong knowledge of plant care
• Current pesticide license
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Proficiency in using turf management and landscaping tools safely
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including bending, pulling, pushing, climbing, and lifting
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine passion for creating a beautiful and functional environment
• Be a team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn
• Willingness to work hard
• Flexible schedule
• A “no job is too small” mindset
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Must be able to bend, lift, kneel, and twist.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds occasionally, and 50 lbs regularly.
• Must be able to walk, sit, and stand for long periods of time.
• Occasionally work during the rain.
• Ability to supervise others and inspire others to excellence.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in agronomy or turf science.
• Good knowledge of tree care
• CDL-A or CDL-B