Groundskeeper | Gardener

Overview

Gardener needed for the maintenance of the grounds of a private estate, including irrigation, planting, watering, pruning and shaping, fertilizing, pest management, and overall health and well-being of the landscape and hardscape on the property. This is a particularly wonderful opportunity for someone who wants to grow their career in fine estate landscape management. The ideal candidate is able to communicate clearly, multitask, and work discretely within an intimate garden setting. An individual who enjoys working in a household in a positive, productive manner will thrive in this position. This position is 100% hands-on, in the field, actively engaged in the ongoing changes of the landscape season.

• Full-Time Position
• Reports to: Crew Leader and Estate Horticulturist
• LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY, PLEASE

Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining the irrigation system to operational.
• Maintain all lawns to specified heights and requirements using the assigned equipment.
• Prune and shape hedges and shrubs to the design specifications and as directed by the Crew Leader.
• Assist in implementing a fertilization program for all areas of the grounds by measuring and applying the appropriate amounts, types, and applications for lawns, ground covers, shrubs, and trees.
• Maintain and implement a plan for pest management for all types of pests that may be found in the estate grounds.
• Assist in maintaining and implementing a clean and tidy property grounds free from leaves, debris and soils by executing daily site cleanliness program.
• Monitor and communicate solid conditions, both wet and dry, and report any problems immediately to the Crew Leader.
• Maintain all equipment, storage and service areas, and landscape products in a highly clean, organized, and consolidated manner.
• Maintain all hardscape to a level of no stains or problems within your control.
• Be prompt and on time to all meetings, scheduled work, and all timelines established by the Crew Leader and Estate Horticulturist.
• Be aware of your environment, and if anything looks out of place, please report it to management.
• Other duties as assigned.

 Requirements:

• Must have a valid and current Driver's License and be able to drive assigned company vehicles as needed.
• Must be able to work in various weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on a consistent basis and be able to work on various slopes, grades, and on various surfaces including lawns, tarps, concrete, soil, mulched areas, and other hardscapes.
• Must be able to communicate in English, either written or orally.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must have a positive approach to problems and situations that may arise during the course of the work shift.

 Compensation:

• $40-$45 | hour
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits (100% employee, 70% dependents)
• 401k with Match
• 15 days paid vacation
• 11 paid holidays
• Year-end discretionary bonus

Salary : $40 - $45