Adjacent to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most-visited national park in the country, Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spa in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, provides an amazing work environment with refreshing mountain breezes and spectacular views of the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains. As a member of the Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort team, you will meet and engage with guests who have arrived to enjoy all the Great Smoky Mountains have to offer and help them experience our world-class amenities such as the state-of-the-art Wild Bear Falls water park.

We are seeking a talented and dedicated Landscaping Manager to oversee all aspects of landscaping and grounds maintenance for our resort property. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing and preserving the natural beauty of our surroundings while ensuring the highest standards of quality and guest satisfaction.

• Implement and set up programs with or assisted by the Director of Engineering regarding the maintenance of the grounds in all areas
• Lead and supervise a team of landscaping staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management
• Coordinate with resort management and other departments to prioritize landscaping projects and ensure timely completion within budgetary constraints
• Maintain inventory of landscaping materials, tools, and equipment, and oversee procurement and maintenance activities
• Conduct regular inspections of the grounds to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with landscaping standards and safety regulations
• Interpret policies to team members and enforce safety regulations
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assists workers in solving work problems
• Performs activities of workers supervised as needed

To excel in this role, you must embody our core values of integrity, passion, and a strong work ethic. These values are essential to our success, and we are looking for someone who shares our commitment.

Requirements:

• Valid State Driver’s License
• CPO Certification
• Horticultural Degree preferred
• 2-3 years of prior management experience required
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse workforce
• Must have knowledge of Tennessee pest and diseases on turf and ornamental care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with guests, staff, and management
• Required to pass a background check, drug test, and prove eligibility to work in the United States

Why Westgate?

• Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with generous company match
• Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
• Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Military Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.) 
• Advancement & development opportunities
• Community Involvement Programs

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email [email protected] with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.