About the role:
Lead with passion, creativity, and horticultural expertise as you bring life to vibrant landscapes in residential, commercial, and municipal environments. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fun, fast-paced, and innovative environment, and who has a deep appreciation for plants and the natural landscape.
Grow, Lead, and Exceed: Commitment
- Commit to creating outdoor spaces of lasting beauty through expert plant selection, soil health, and landscape design!
- Commit to providing five-star quality through plant-focused, award-winning landscapes!
- Commit to continuous learning and personal growth in horticulture and landscape management!
- Commit to Being there for your teammates, clients, and community!
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Serve as a working supervisor overseeing and executing planting and softscape-focused design/build projects.
- Plan, coordinate, and manage planting installations, seasonal color displays, perennial garden design, native planting, tree and shrub installation, and turf establishment.
- Manage plant health care practices and ensure proper irrigation, soil preparation, and mulching techniques are applied.
- Collaborate with the Design-Build Manager and Project Supervisor to execute softscape-heavy projects on time and to the highest horticultural standards.
- Train and mentor crew members on plant identification, care techniques, proper planting procedures, and overall landscape maintenance best practices.
- Operate various horticultural tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
- Read and interpret planting plans, landscape designs, and specifications to ensure planting layouts and plant choices match intended aesthetic and functional goals.
- Monitor and maintain landscape health by identifying plant diseases, pest problems, and other horticultural concerns.
- Communicate regularly with clients to ensure expectations are met and offer guidance on ongoing plant care and maintenance.
- Work closely with fellow team members to ensure each softscape project meets or exceeds quality standards.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in landscape construction, garden installation, or plant-focused landscape management.
- Strong working knowledge of horticulture, plant ID, soil science, and landscape design principles.
- Experience leading crews and managing planting projects of varying scale and complexity.
Education:
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Degree or coursework in horticulture, landscape design, or related field, a strong plus.
License:
Valid drivers license required.
CDL license or willingness to obtain one is a plus.
Physical Requirements, Skills and Characteristics:
- Comfortable with physical work outdoors in all weather conditions, including heavy lifting, bending, kneeling, and working with plant material.
- Ability to operate tools and horticultural equipment safely and efficiently.
- Familiarity with mobile devices for job communication and reporting.
- Passion for plants and outdoor environments.
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive attitude.
- Effective communication skills with a customer-first mindset.
Pay: $27.57 - $34.81 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- landscape construction, or garden installation: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- drivers license . (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Appleton, WI 54913 (Required)
Work Location: In person
