What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Horticulturist/ Gardener position at Planters?
HORTICULTURIST /GARDENER– ATLANTA, GA
We are seeking a positive, hard working, self-motivated individual who loves plants and working outdoors to join our Garden Maintenance Division.
As a professional horticulturist at Planters, you will provide technical expertise, care and design ideas for high-end, very detailed, and horticulturally intense residential properties. Training, personal and professional growth, and group cohesion are very important to us and finding someone who fits well into our creative, team-based culture is our highest priority.
A Typical Day May Include:
- Hand-pruning specialty shrubs, trees, and vines
- Deadheading and grooming perennials, roses, and annuals
- Layout and installing containers in garden spaces
- Identifying and treating pests and diseases
- Watering, mulching, fertilizing, and other general maintenance tasks
Job Requirements:
Team Leader
- Two years of horticulture or garden maintenance experience
- Bachelors or Associates degree in Horticulture or related field
- Understanding of proper horticulture, planting, and pruning practices
- Good time management skills/capable of meeting deadlines
- Ability to work on a team, learn quickly and follow direction
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Ability to lift 50lbs and work in varying weather conditions
- A clean driving record, valid drivers license and reliable transportation to work
- Applicant will need to pass a drug-test prior to employment
Gardener
- Good time management skills/capable of meeting deadlines
- Ability to work on a team, learn quickly and follow direction
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Ability to lift 50lbs and work in varying weather conditions
- A clean driving record, and reliable transportation to work
- Applicant will need to pass a drug-test prior to employment
Why Join the Planters Team?
- Full benefits including a 401K plan and medical/dental/vision insurance
- Paid sick days, vacation, and holidays
- This is a full time, four season position 7:30a-4:00p, overtime available
- Vehicles, work shirts and jackets, and all tools are supplied
- Compensation range : $20 - $25 per hour based upon experience and education
About Planters: Founded in 1988 Planters is an established end-to-end landscape architecture and garden design firm with offices in Atlanta, GA and Highlands, NC.
Want to learn more about Planters? Visit our website at www.plantersgarden.com.
Salary : $20 - $25
