Fine Gardener

Job Title: Fine Gardener

The fine gardener's main responsibilities will be to maintain our customer's properties to the highest standards through tasks such as planting, pruning, weeding, and grooming plants. They will be part of the Enhancements Division and be deployed to assist in maintaining seasonal maintenance contracts, as well as plant installation projects across all our divisions.

If you are organized, have good communication skills, and a passion for making outdoor spaces look beautiful, this position is a great fit for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain the appearance and health of gardens to the highest standards to include tasks such as: planting, transplanting, pruning, weeding, and grooming plants for optimal aesthetic appeal
• Involvement in seasonal planting and the ability to execute planting designs
• Manage pests and diseases in a sustainable manner
• Ability to prune trees, shrubs, and vines to maintain their natural form, promote flowering, and enhance overall plant health
• Experience in garden restoration and renovation
• Work as part of a team to execute plans and project needs
• Assist in snow removal operations in the winter to include the following: pre-storm prep, active storm participation, post storm cleanup needs, etc

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience
• Extensive plant knowledge; including but not limited to plant and garden bed care, maintenance, pruning, health, etc
• Ability to work independently with minimal to no supervision
• Willingness to work in varying weather conditions
• Ability to bend and lift up to 50lbs while working outdoors
• Ability to follow instructions and planting plans
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Ability to get and maintain a DOT/Medcard
• Experience working in commercial snow removal

Job Type: Full-Time (Option: Seasonal schedule for right candidate)

Pay Range: $23-$27/hour

About Us:

• We are a workplace that fosters creativity and empowers our team member to control their performance, choices, core functions and progress on goals.
• Team members are encouraged to sharpen and learn new skills, work together with management on career paths, personal development plans, and take advantage of training opportunities.
• Work life balance for our team members is important to us and with proper planning a flexible schedule can be created when needed.
• Cross-training and continued education are important to our company. You will not only have opportunities to further your skills and education, but also help train others to take on additional leadership roles in the future.

Total Grounds favors the well being, safety, and happiness of our team members and customers.

What We Offer:

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA
• 401k
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive team environment with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction

If you have a passion for landscaping, a talent for sales, and the skills to provide accurate project estimates, we’d love to hear from you! Join our team and help us bring outdoor spaces to life.

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or modified as required by the needs of Total Grounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Year round work

Application Question(s):

• How would you describe fine gardening compared to basic landscaping roles?

Experience:

• Gardening: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $27