Horticulturist - Babcock Ranch

We’re CCMC, a community management company specializing in large-scale communities. Our vision of revolutionizing the industry by inspiring a resident-centric focus is brought to life by our core values of Integrity, Respect, Service, and Community.

We are looking for a Novice/intermediate Horticulturist. We provide landscape maintenance, restoration, and design services to a variety of clients. In this role, you will work closely with the Landscape Manager to assist in the day-to-day operations.

About the community:

Babcock Ranch is an innovative new town that sets a completely new standard for sustainable, responsible growth. Located in Southwest Florida just north of Fort Myers, Babcock Ranch combines the best of America’s great hometown traditions with all the conveniences of today and tomorrow. From the largest solar-plus-storage system operating in the U.S. today, the expansive public green spaces and trails to the gigabyte of fiber-optic connectivity standard to every home and free Wi-Fi everywhere you may roam, it is a place where families can benefit from the most advanced technologies, then walk out their doors to reconnect with nature and neighbors. Babcock Ranch will ultimately include 19,500 homes and six million square feet of commercial space. Babcock Ranch has a very robust Lifestyle program, hosting almost 150 lifestyle events annually.

What you’ll accomplish:

 Assist with management of the landscaping subcontractor 
 Patrol and inspect the work of the landscaping subcontractor 
 Report writing and keeping a log of your daily duties 
 Irrigation management 
 One-on-one contact with homeowners 
 Analysis of health and maintenance of the Florida Flora 
 Suggestions to the Landscape Manager for improvements or changes in protocol 

What we’re looking for:

 Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture or a related field (associate degree and relevant experience over 2 years may suffice) 
 Certifications such as ASHS or CPH are a plus 
 Experience with Florida Landscaping and working with Florida plants 
 Valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation 
 Ability to work outside in inclement Florida conditions 
 Ability to work long hours and weekends if needed 
 Ability to lift 50 plus pounds and or have the weight on your back for extended periods 
 Ability to operate a UTV (utility task vehicle) 
 Precision eye for detail 

What we offer:

 Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 
 Wellness program 
 Flexible Spending Accounts 
 Company-matching 401k contributions 
 Paid vacation, holiday, and volunteer time 
 Company-paid Short-term Disability 
 Optional Long-term Disability 
 Employee assistance program 
 Optional Pet Insurance 
 Professional education assistance 
 Perhaps most importantly, a service-oriented team who is dedicated to your success