What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gardener Crew position at Sunnyside Gardens?
Job Details
Description
Position Summary
The Gardener position at Sunnyside Gardens is responsible for providing a full range of garden services to clients at their homes and serving customers in an accurate and friendly manner.
Reporting Relationship
Reports to the Head Gardener and General Manager.
Position Duties
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Maintain multiple client properties by performing gardening tasks and installing new plant material within the defined scope of work.
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Each gardener should learn from their lead. The goal would be to develop to become a Head Gardener.
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Accurately complete all required paperwork including daily work orders and planter assembly.
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Properly keep and care for tools and equipment on-site or in the lead vehicle. Communicate needs to Department Project Manager. Keep safety equipment on-site or in the lead vehicle each day.
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Assist other crews as needed and ask for assistance as needed. Be supportive of the success of the company and crews.
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Attend all meetings as needed.
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Perform all other duties as assigned.
Experience Required
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Two (2) years of gardening experience preferred.
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Knowledge of regional plants, common garden weeds, and plant pests preferred.
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Must have a valid driver’s license.
Skills Required
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Must demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.
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Must be friendly, possess a team mentality, and the ability to build rapport.
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Must have the ability to perform physical labor, accept and adapt to change, be able to work in a fast-paced environment independently.
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Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
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Must be able and willing to work overtime with some holidays, and weekends. Additional hours may be needed in peak seasons.
Position Type and Classification
This is a full-time seasonal, non-exempt role, which is eligible for overtime in accordance with the FLSA.
Physical and Mental Demands
Requires constant(67% - 100%) standing, walking, kneeling, and lifting of plants and nursery products up to 50 lbs. Requires frequent reaching and occasional sitting. Requires the ability to operate trucks and the ability to push and pull wheeled carts with nursery products. This position requires the ability to operate a computer along with excellent manual dexterity and visual skills. Must be able to work in and around high UV light, wet or humid conditions, fumes, heat, cold, chemicals, and high levels of noise. Requires the ability to communicate clearly.
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