What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Gardener position at Sunnyside Gardens?
Position Summary
The Head 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.
Work for an employee centric business where you are appreciated and celebrated for your efforts. Head Gardeners are professional, detail oriented, creative & highly efficient. At Sunnyside we believe you deserve a benefits package, paid time off and a civilized work schedule. Work hard and get paid well for your efforts. We are looking to add additional Head Gardeners and Gardening Team members to our healthy/growing business.
Health Benefits-Dental Benefits-Paid Time Off
The Head Gardener is responsible for leading a gardening team. Sunnyside Gardens Gardeners specialize in estate gardening and small residential gardening.
Position Duties
Maintain multiple client properties by performing gardening tasks and installing new plant material within the defined scope of work.
Lead gardener staff daily. Prioritize projects for the day to best manage time and eliminate waste. End each day with a clear vision of how to begin the next day.
Train gardener staff on the job with your experience at the forefront. Each gardener should learn from their lead. The goal would be to develop all gardeners to become Head Gardeners.
Monitor performance of staff as relates to your assigned projects. Communicate skill-related problems to General Manager and Human Resources. Report tardy or absent staff to Human Resources.
Accurately complete all required paperwork including daily work orders and planter assembly.
Act as onsite liaison for clients and give feedback on the performance of the clients garden beds. Suggest additions and improvement opportunities to Sales staff. Connect with clients on-site as prompted by the client or sales staff.
Properly keep and care for tools and equipment on-site or in the lead vehicle. Communicate needs to General Manager and Human Resources. Keep safety equipment on-site or in the lead vehicle each day.
Assist other crews as needed and ask for assistance as needed. Keep a watchful eye on labor hours and use adjacent gardening staff to best accomplish tasks. Be supportive of the success of the company and crews.
Attend all meetings as needed.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Experience Required
Five (3) years of professional gardening experience.
Two (2) years of supervisory or lead experience preferred.
Must have detailed knowledge of regional plants, common garden weeds, and plant pests.
Must have experience planting annual and tropical plants seasonally.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
Must have a valid drivers license and up to date DOT card.
Skills Required
Must demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.
Must be friendly, possess a team mentality, and the ability to build rapport.
Must have the ability to perform physical labor, accept and adapt to change, be able to work in a fast-paced environment independently.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
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, kneeling, walking, 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 or tablet 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.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
