What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Seasonal Display Manager position at J.W. Townsend Landscapes?
Overview
Landscape Seasonal Display Manager
We are an established, professional horticultural organization dedicated to creating premier properties and building lasting relationships throughout the central Virginia region. We are now accepting applications for an enthusiastic, hardworking, and trustworthy individual to join our gardening services team. This is a full-time, year-round position from Monday through Friday.
Responsibilities
- Design, sell, and schedule seasonal installations of displays, including spring annuals, autumn pumpkins and annuals, and holiday décor.
- Manage and schedule gardening crews to complete daily horticultural tasks including plant and container garden installation, watering, pruning, and fertilizing, using hand and gardening tools.
- Lead gardening crews on site by demonstrating skills in plant installation, pruning, watering, and care; display set up; vehicle loading and unloading; and organization.
- Assist gardening crews as needed, performing routine horticultural tasks, including planting, watering, pruning, and fertilizing, using hand and gardening tools.
- Collaborate with Team Leaders to understand client expectations, schedule work effectively, share resources, and provide exemplary seasonal displays.
- Maintain professional communication with clients.
- Procure unique plant material and seasonal items from reputable nurseries, garden centers, and other locations.
- Identify and maintain plant material in zones 6 – 7.
- Maintain landscaping trucks, tools, and equipment in good condition to ensure that needed items are present and trucks are in proper working order for daily work.
Qualifications
- 1-3 years of landscaping experience required or a related industry
- Ability and desire to work in outdoor conditions
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of landscape plant material including annuals, perennials, trees, tropicals, and shrubs
- Ability to communicate ideas visually
- Strong work ethic and a positive, professional demeanor
- A high level of organizational skills and attention to detail
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability and desire to work effectively with clients, managers, and employees
- Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs., stand and walk for extended periods of time, stoop, kneel, and crouch
- Valid Virginia driver’s license
- College degree in horticulture, landscaping, or related field preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
- Hourly pay
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Charlottesville, VA 22911 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Charlottesville, VA 22911: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $25