Landscape Gardener

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5/25/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

26-02362

Landscape Gardener

Salary

$15.14 - $22.70 Hourly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks

Location

1050 State Park Road
Pineville, KY 40677 USA

Description

Join the team as a Landscape Gardener at Pine Mountain!!

Come for a job, stay for a career. If you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding career, where you can work in a positive work-family environment and be part of a fun-loving team, we would love to review your application for Landscape Gardener. We are currently seeking a full-time Landscape Gardener to work in the Golf Maintenance division at Pine Mountain State Resort Park.

Pine Mountain is located 15 miles from Cumberland Gap National Park and the oldest state park in Kentucky. We are comprised of a hotel/lodge, cabins, cottages’, restaurant, convention center, 18-hole golf course, pool, natural amphitheater, picnic shelters, nature center and hiking trails.

Primary duties of the Landscape Gardener Position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintains the land and plant life of an 18-hole golf course.
• Mows and manicures all tees, fairways, putting greens and rough areas of an 18-hole golf course.
• Responsible for checking, removing and repairing any deterioration or hazards that include fallen trees, flooding, damaged paths, or sinkholes.
• Uses manual and power operated equipment.
• Greet guests and golfers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Providing a quality product, ensuring that golfers have a positive experience.

The Kentucky Department of Parks offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package for full-time employees.

• Paid Time Off (Sick and Vacation) plus Paid Holidays.
• Affordable Health Insurance and optional Health Reimbursement account and Wellness Incentives Program.
• Life, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Retirement Plan.
• Park Familiarization at other State Parks.
• Training / Career Development Opportunities.
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K/457K).
• Employee Discounts.

Minimum Requirements

Working Conditions

Work outdoors in all weather conditions. Operate power equipment. Exposed to substances commonly associated with landscaping (pesticides, fertilizers, etc.). Exposed to loud noises and sharp objects.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Rita Jackson-Edmondson at Rita Jackson-Edmondson@ky.gov or 606-337-3066.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D