Garden Maintenance and Enhancements Crew Leader

Merrifield Garden and Design is a Landscape Design, Installation, and Fine Gardening Company - big enough for career growth and advancement but small enough that each position, each person matters.

We're seeking an experienced Garden Maintenance and Enhancements Crew Leader. In addition to onsite responsibilities, this position also has the opportunity to meet with new clients and estimate both maintenance and creative projects, have a strong voice within the company by being a member of our Leadership Team, hand select plants and materials, and use some of the best software and technology in the landscape industry.

Key skill sets and requirements for this position include:

*Strong plant and plant ID knowledge

*Well rounded background in residential fine garden maintenance and planting projects

*Ability to prune a variety of shrubs and ornamental trees to a high level of skill and artistry

*Be able to lead, delegate, train, and support others in a positive and patient manner

*Assist in providing a top notch client experience, with an ever present focus on quality and professionalism

*Be in proper physical shape to perform often labor intensive work and have the technical abilities to utilize our industry specific software programs

**Optional skills sets/experience:

Seasonal decor experience; project estimating; degrees or certifications in a horticulture related field of study.

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As a member of the Merrifield Garden and Design team you’ll experience:

• Side by side training, teamwork, and comradery from staff members with degrees and/or certifications in Landscape Design, Horticulture, Arboriculture, Landscape Management, Organic Land Management.
• A position on our Leadership Team, regular staff appreciation events, and up-to-date communication from the management team.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities for everyone.
• A healthy work/life balance.
• A very strong focus on quality control, customer service, and safety.
• Professional company vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• A smoke free and drug free workplace.

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We have competitive Financial and Educational Benefits, including some of the following:

• Paid holiday, vacation, and sick time
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Simple IRA Retirement Account with company match
• Bonus options
• Educational Stipend to be used for continuing education opportunities including industry licenses, certifications and job-related courses
• Financial support in maintaining and renewing all relevant industry licenses and certifications
• Paid training and educational opportunities, both during work and outside of work hours