Gardener/Horticulturist
Why Choose LandWorks?
· Enjoy flexible scheduling – 3, 4, 5-day work week with weekly pay
· Team oriented work environment to help you succeed in your career
· Surround yourself with beautiful grounds and work on award winning properties – visit our website (www.LandWorksWisconsin.com/portfolio) to see the type of work we do.
· Establish and develop your career with of Southeastern WI leading businesses.
· Work with people that love their job – 2/3 of our employees have worked with us for more than 5 years.
· Continual learning and personal development
· Nurture your creative qualities by installing and maintaining seasonal container gardens, and Holiday decorations.
· Work with others that have a passion for horticulture and a keen eye for detail.
What you’ll be doing:
· Nurture and care for plant material on beautiful properties
· Monitor plant material for insects, disease, and pests
· Proactive site management and Integrated Pest Management
· Weeding/pruning/shearing
· Install and maintain seasonal container pots and Holiday decorations
Experience Requirements:
· Proven experience working in a horticulture-related field is required
· Basic knowledge of perennials, shrubs, trees, and insect/disease identification are required
· Knowledge of horticultural practices, including irrigation, pruning, and fertilization
Licensing/Certification Requirements
· Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
· Valid Category 3 pesticide certification or the ability to obtain one within 6 months
Schedule:
· Work 10-hour days, dispatching at 7 am
· We schedule 5, sometimes 6 days per week, you’ll have the option to work all or some of those days
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
· This is a hands-on role that requires physical stamina and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
· Ability to work 10-hour days, 3-, 4-, or 5-days per week
· Ability to adapt to schedule changes based on weather
· Repetitive bending, twisting, kneeling and lifting more than 50 pounds
· Exposure to a variety of noise, dust, dirt, vibrations and fumes
· Exposure to inclement weather and outdoor environment
Benefits:
· Medical, dental, and vision coverage
· 401K with company match
· Flexible scheduling
· Vacation accrual
· Holiday Pay
Job Summary
Assist the Maintenance Crew Leader with the success of assigned sites through budget management, technically correct execution of site details in a timely manner, communicating questions and concerns and following through with direction.
General Requirements
· Honesty
o Does the right thing, every time – even when no one is looking
· Respect
o Co-workers, current & future clients, industry partners, job sites and equipment
· Passion
o Strives to exceed expectations, attention to detail
o Takes initiative and solution orientated
o Possesses a positive attitude
· Common Goal
o Committed to team before individual
o Follows LandWorks policies and procedures
o Actively listens, participates, communicates and shares information
o Is approachable, flexible and cooperative
o Is consistently dependable and accountable
· Safety First
o Follow LandWorks safety requirements
o Ownership of personal and co-worker well-being
Responsibilities
· Leadership
o Lead by example by excelling at the general requirements, following through with assigned tasks and performing quality work
o Ownership of work week hours and indirect budgets
· Job Site
o Contribute to financial success of the maintenance sites through a clear understanding of site expectations and priorities, execution of site details, communicating concerns and recommendations to Crew Leaders
o Assist with timely, accurate and legible paperwork
· Communication
o As needed / required with co-workers
o As needed with clients – understand what to say and how to say it
o Share concerns and recommendations with Supervisor
o Utilize phone technology – Aspire work tickets, email and payroll app
· Equipment
o Responsible for the appropriate use and care of the trucks, trailers, all power equipment and hand tools used to perform the job
· Safety
o Contribute to a safe and professional workplace through housekeeping practices at the job site, truck and trailer and LandWorks facility
o Responsible to follow LandWorks safety requirements, state / federal regulations and any job site specific requirements
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Experience:
- Professional Horticulture: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
