Job Description

Level Experienced Job Location Circling Raven Golf Course - Worley, ID 83876 Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Salary Range $24.00 - $26.00 Travel Percentage None Job Shift Variable Job Category Golf Course

The Horticulture and Landscape Specialist is a full-time, year-round position responsible for planning, planting, and maintaining the landscaped and lawn areas of the casino, hotel, and golf course grounds. In addition to the outdoor landscapes, they are also responsible for the interiorscapes inside the resort and hotel. The specialist applies their expertise in horticulture, botany, and landscaping to create and sustain attractive, healthy outdoor environments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and plan landscape layouts for the Casino, Golf Course, and surrounding areas.
• Select appropriate plant materials for each site, considering landscape function and the cultural significance of plants to the Coeur d’Alene Tribe.
• Plan and manage landscape projects from conception through completion.
• Oversee the care of interior and exterior plantings, including planting, watering, pruning, fertilizing, and maintenance of annuals, shrubs, turf, and trees.
• Maintain the health and appearance of landscapes, including weed, disease, and pest control.
• Operate a variety of tools and machinery required for landscaping tasks.
• Coordinate with other professionals—such as Irrigation Technicians, Spray Technicians, and Electricians—when needed.
• Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations related to landscaping and outdoor maintenance.
• Assess future needs and assist in preparing and managing the landscaping budget
• Train and supervise landscaping staff
• Order materials, equipment and supplies required for landscaping projects.
• Develop and maintain Maintenance Standards documentation outlining expected levels of care for assigned areas.
• Plan, install, and maintain outdoor Christmas light displays.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/

Experience:

• Valid driver’s license required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Degree or Certification in Horticulture, Landscape Management, or related field preferred.
• Three years previous landscaping experience preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• One-year previous customer service experience preferred.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Must have a thorough knowledge of annual and perennial plant materials, their growth habits and care.
• Thorough understanding of pruning techniques and proper timing required.
• Knowledgeable of disease and insect problems that plague plant materials and their treatment.
• Ability to guide, coach, and work well with a team preferred.
• Having an artistic flair for designing planting schemes of the annual flower beds.
• Excellent verbal communication skills required.
• Basic problem-solving skills required.
• Must work well with minimal supervision.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job is classified as a heavy strength category position. A person in this position will exert 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally perform repetitive activities, pull, stand, walk, twist, and reach above shoulder height. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.

The Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel practices Indian Preference in hiring in the following order: 1. Coeur d’Alene Tribal Members, 2. Spouses and/or children of CDA Members, 3. Other enrolled members of Federally Recognized Tribes and 4. All other applicants.