Horticulturist/Gardener

Gardener/Horticulturist

Why Choose LandWorks?

· Enjoy flexible scheduling – 3, 4, 5-day work week with weekly pay

· Team oriented work environment to help you succeed in your career

· Surround yourself with beautiful grounds and work on award winning properties – visit our website (www.LandWorksWisconsin.com/portfolio) to see the type of work we do.

· Establish and develop your career with of Southeastern WI leading businesses.

· Work with people that love their job – 2/3 of our employees have worked with us for more than 5 years.

· Continual learning and personal development

· Nurture your creative qualities by installing and maintaining seasonal container gardens, and Holiday decorations.

· Work with others that have a passion for horticulture and a keen eye for detail.

What you’ll be doing:

· Nurture and care for plant material on beautiful properties

· Monitor plant material for insects, disease, and pests

· Proactive site management and Integrated Pest Management

· Weeding/pruning/shearing

· Install and maintain seasonal container pots and Holiday decorations

Experience Requirements:

· Proven experience working in a horticulture-related field is required

· Basic knowledge of perennials, shrubs, trees, and insect/disease identification are required

· Knowledge of horticultural practices, including irrigation, pruning, and fertilization

Licensing/Certification Requirements

· Valid driver’s license with a good driving record

· Valid Category 3 pesticide certification or the ability to obtain one within 6 months

Schedule:

· Work 10-hour days, dispatching at 7 am

· We schedule 5, sometimes 6 days per week, you’ll have the option to work all or some of those days

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

· This is a hands-on role that requires physical stamina and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

· Ability to work 10-hour days, 3-, 4-, or 5-days per week

· Ability to adapt to schedule changes based on weather

· Repetitive bending, twisting, kneeling and lifting more than 50 pounds

· Exposure to a variety of noise, dust, dirt, vibrations and fumes

· Exposure to inclement weather and outdoor environment

Benefits:

· Medical, dental, and vision coverage

· 401K with company match

· Flexible scheduling

· Vacation accrual

· Holiday Pay

Job Summary

Assist the Maintenance Crew Leader with the success of assigned sites through budget management, technically correct execution of site details in a timely manner, communicating questions and concerns and following through with direction.

General Requirements

· Honesty

o Does the right thing, every time – even when no one is looking

· Respect

o Co-workers, current & future clients, industry partners, job sites and equipment

· Passion

o Strives to exceed expectations, attention to detail

o Takes initiative and solution orientated

o Possesses a positive attitude

· Common Goal

o Committed to team before individual

o Follows LandWorks policies and procedures

o Actively listens, participates, communicates and shares information

o Is approachable, flexible and cooperative

o Is consistently dependable and accountable

· Safety First

o Follow LandWorks safety requirements

o Ownership of personal and co-worker well-being

Responsibilities

· Leadership

o Lead by example by excelling at the general requirements, following through with assigned tasks and performing quality work

o Ownership of work week hours and indirect budgets

· Job Site

o Contribute to financial success of the maintenance sites through a clear understanding of site expectations and priorities, execution of site details, communicating concerns and recommendations to Crew Leaders

o Assist with timely, accurate and legible paperwork

· Communication

o As needed / required with co-workers

o As needed with clients – understand what to say and how to say it

o Share concerns and recommendations with Supervisor

o Utilize phone technology – Aspire work tickets, email and payroll app

· Equipment

o Responsible for the appropriate use and care of the trucks, trailers, all power equipment and hand tools used to perform the job

· Safety

o Contribute to a safe and professional workplace through housekeeping practices at the job site, truck and trailer and LandWorks facility

o Responsible to follow LandWorks safety requirements, state / federal regulations and any job site specific requirements

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Experience:

• Professional Horticulture: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $25