Horticulture Crew Member

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Job description:

Great Outdoors Culture

Job Description

You will be responsible for all general maintenance tasks related to the garden including but not limited to weeding, trimming and preparation of landscape beds for Commercial Properties, Home Owners Associations and Residential homes, servicing garden machinery

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain the garden to ensure it meets specific requirements and expectations.
• Perform basic maintenance such as cutting the grass, emptying bins, managing weed control and leaf raking
• Plant and nurture new trees, flowers, and various plants
• Work with hand tools and basic light machinery such as plant vehicles, and small diggers.
• Service all garden equipment and machinery
• Maintain a clean garden by clearing rubbish and litter from the garden and grounds
• Provide guidance to management on matters related to the garden
• Keep work vehicles and equipment clean and organized.
• Ensure a safe environment for staff and clients by adhering to safety and health regulations
• Perform such other activities as may be temporarily or permanently assigned

Requirements:

• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must be legally able to be employed in Michigan
• Possess and maintain a valid US Driver License, if in a driving position.
• Ability to lift 50lbs or more on a daily basis.
• Be able to operate basic equipment – blower, hedge trimmer, etc.
• Basic plant knowledge
• Be able to operate basic hand tools such as a shovel, rake, soil knife, etc.
• Any work experience related to the required skills of a horticulture crew member
• Bilingual-Spanish preferred, not required!