What are the responsibilities and job description for the Horticultural Technician position at Giving Gardens & Landscapes LLC?
Job description
Giving Gardens & Landscapes is a small, woman owned and operated, landscape design/install/garden maintenance company. We primarily work in Avon, Canton and West Hartford with a few clients further out from this area. Our robust client base hires us for our attention to detail, our easy to work with manner and positive team. Daily job responsibilities include but are not limited to: planting, pruning, weeding, mulching and occasional stonework. Our equipment includes small power tools (battery operated & gas) and assorted hand tools, shovels and wheel barrows. We generally work an 8 hour day Monday through Friday with occasional Saturdays. We maintain a POSITIVE work environment. In fact, at the core of our team is gratitude. We have a team daily gratitude practice that everyone participates in, even our clients at times!
Required Skills:
*Ability to learn on the job and follow direction
*Attention to Detail
*Arrive on time, ready to work
*Take pride in your work
*Positive attitude
*Reliable transportation
*Ability to safely lift 40lbs
We will happily train the right person(s) in pruning techniques, planting, plant & weed identification and how to efficiently move soil and mulch. We strongly encourage women to apply. There are opportunities for advancement within the company as we continue to grow. We look forward to meeting with you to see if we are a mutual fit.
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour depending on experience
Benefits:
- Employee discount on plant material
- paid lunch break
Schedule:
- 8 hour shifts most common, occasionally longer
- Monday to Friday generally 7:30-3:30, sometimes later
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Grounds Maintenance & Gardening: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22