Lead Landscape Technician - Horticulture

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance on all ornamental plantings, ex: fertilizing, watering and pruning


• Install of plant material


• Spray/record all chemicals


• Operate vortex spreader


• Apply fertilizer growth regulator, soil amendments and pre-emergence


• Maintain mulch/pine straw areas


• Operate small equipment


• Operates construction equipment ex:  loader/backhoe


• Operates all mowing equipment


• Acts as a foreman and leads other Horticulture employees in the absence of a supervisor


• Fills in for other Horticulture team members as needed

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in landscape maintenance or landscape installation


• Knowledge of plant material


• Physically able to bend, stretch, and lift up to 50 lbs.


• Must be able to stand on feet for extended periods


• Must be able to perform outdoor physical labor in varying weather conditions.


• Must be able to accept a leadership role (supervise crew)

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance  


• Paid vacation after 6 months


• Paid time off after 90 days: 10 holidays, 3 sick days and 3 personal days


• 401(k) with company match 


• Flexible spending and health savings accounts


• LTD and STD


• Employee discounts: food, retail merchandise, boat rentals


• Golf privileges