Top 20 Horticulture Jobs in Lake Forest Il

Nursery Yard Foreman
Craig Bergmann Landscape Design, Inc. —Wadsworth, IL
- $24 - $28 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- English
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Horticulture Technician
Interior Tropical Gardens —Schaumburg, IL
- From $16 an hour
- Part-time
- Driver's License
- Driving
- In-person
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health insurance
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Landscape Designer and Sales
Tommy Pollina Landscape Co, Inc. —Mount Prospect, IL
- $70,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Customer service
- No background check
- Travel reimbursement
- Paid holidays
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Plant Propagator
Chicago Botanic Garden —Glencoe, IL
- $26.00 - $30.55 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- Referral program
Tram Tour Guide
Chicago Botanic Garden —Glencoe, IL
- $18.00 - $21.15 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Sales
- Paid holidays
- Employee assistance program
Gardener
Ravinia Festival Association —Highland Park, IL
- $16.25 - $17.75 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Communication skills
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Assistant District Manager | Lake Bluff, IL
The Davey Tree Expert Company —Lake Bluff, IL
- $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Enhancement Manager
Yellowstone Landscape —Northbrook, IL
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Nursery Sales Associate
Lurvey Supply —Des Plaines, IL
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- English
- High school diploma or GED
Sales Associate
Lurvey Supply —Park City, IL
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Inventory management
- Office
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
Gardener
Evangelista Floral and Landscape Studio —Chicago, IL
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Military
- Sanitation
- No high school diploma
- COVID-19 protective measures
- Employee discount
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Sales - Live Goods
SteinsGardenCenters —Kenosha, WI
- Merchandising
- Communication skills
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
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Sales Associate: Outdoor Living & Home Décor
Lurvey Supply —Des Plaines, IL
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Merchandising
- High school diploma or GED
Bilingual Greenhouse Lead
Mariani Landscape —Libertyville, IL
- $55,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- 5 years
- Forklift
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Sales - Garden
SteinsGardenCenters —Kenosha, WI
- Merchandising
- Communication skills
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
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Landscape Construction Foreman:
ROSBOROUGH PARTNERS —Libertyville, IL
- Spanish
- Construction site
- English
Department Lead - Guest Service Lead
SteinsGardenCenters —Kenosha, WI
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Computer skills
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Pre-Roll Specialist
Echelon Grow —Elk Grove Village, IL
- $17 - $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Google Workspace
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Plant Care Technician
Ambius —Des Plaines, IL
- $18 - $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Wholesale Nursery Sales – Mid-Atlantic, USA
Sester Farms —United States
- $75,000 a year
- Email
- Up to 50% travel
- Windows
- Driver's License
- Paid training
- Health savings account
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Nursery Yard Foreman

Craig Bergmann Landscape Design, Inc. -
Wadsworth, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$24 - $28 an hour
2 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
401(k) matching
Referral program

Qualifications

Plant identification
Spanish
Outdoor work experience
Commercial truck driving
Agricultural tractor operation
English
Forklift
Driver's License
Skid steer loader
Farm machinery
Pesticide Applicator's License
Delegation
Material handling equipment operation

Full Job Description

Company Overview

Craig Bergmann Landscape Design, Inc. (CBLD) is a premier Landscape Design, Build, and Maintenance company that owns and operates its own Landscape Nursery. With approximately $16 million in annual sales and a dedicated team of over 125 employees, CBLD delivers high-quality, innovative landscape solutions to residential and commercial clients.

Position Summary

The Nursery Yard Foreman runs the day-to-day operations of CBLD’s woody nursery yard. Each day, the purchasing department (Senior Buyer and Purchasing Admins) issues Daily Sheets—Aspire’s Load Tickets—specifying the trees, shrubs, and other material needed for upcoming installation projects. The Nursery Yard Foreman pulls, stages, and organizes that material, then coordinates and physically assists with loading it onto CBLD trucks or prepares loads for pickup later in the day or the following morning. CBLD’s nursery supplies material exclusively for internal installation projects, so accuracy and coordination with project schedules are critical.

This is a hands-on working foreman role. The Nursery Yard Foreman leads a team of up to six nursery staff while personally performing the same physical work—digging, balling, burlapping, loading, watering, and maintaining plant material. The role also manages irrigation, monitors plant health, maintains nursery infrastructure, and handles inventory and shipping paperwork. When plant health issues arise, this role flags them to the horticultural staff and Nursery Operations Manager for diagnosis and treatment.

Reports to: Nursery Operations Manager

Collaborates with: Senior Buyer, Purchasing Admins, Nursery Horticultural Staff, CDL Drivers, Installation Crew Foremen, Project Managers, Head Grower, Plant Purchaser

Direct Reports: Informally directs the daily work of Nursery Technicians, Nursery Lead Technicians, and seasonal staff (up to 6 employees)

Core Capabilities

Strong organizational skills for managing multiple Daily Sheets, shifting priorities, and concurrent yard operations
Bilingual communication (English/Spanish) for coordinating with yard staff, purchasing department, and drivers
Hands-on nursery production skills including digging, balling, burlapping, and maintaining stored plant material
Strong plant identification and characterization—able to identify common Midwest species and assess shape, form, and quality
Physical stamina for demanding outdoor work including lifting, loading, and operating equipment across full shifts
Reliable self-direction and initiative—manages yard workflow without constant oversight
Team-oriented leadership that motivates through hands-on participation and clear communication

Key Responsibilities

Order Fulfillment & Loading

Review Daily Sheets from the purchasing department, confirming species, sizes, quantities, and delivery timing
Pull, stage, and organize plant material in loading areas grouped by order and truck assignment; prepare loads in advance when scheduled for later pickup
Coordinate loading schedules with CDL Drivers and Crew Foremen; physically assist with loading trucks, ensuring proper handling to prevent root ball, branch, or burlap damage
Verify plant identification, quality, and counts against Daily Sheets and shipping paperwork before trucks depart

Plant Material Handling & Yard Operations

Dig, ball, and burlap trees and shrubs; pin burlap securely and wire baskets as needed for transport-ready material
Inspect and maintain aged burlap on stored material—re-burlap, re-pin, or re-wrap as needed to prevent root ball deterioration
Heel in trees and shrubs with adequate mulch; manage yard layout for optimal spacing, sun/shade placement, and accessibility
Receive incoming deliveries, inspect for quality and accuracy, and place in appropriate holding areas
Conduct inventory using barcode readers; handle all receiving and shipping paperwork

Irrigation & Plant Health

Manage daily watering schedules for all nursery stock, adjusting for weather, season, and plant needs
Operate and perform basic maintenance on irrigation lines, hoses, sprinklers, and drip systems; repair minor leaks and clogs
Conduct regular visual inspections for disease, pest damage, drought stress, or injury; flag concerns with location and symptom details to horticultural staff and the Nursery Operations Manager
Follow IPM guidelines and maintain spraying equipment for treatment applications as directed

Facility & Equipment Maintenance

Maintain hoop houses including cleaning and seasonal plastic and shade cloth installation and removal
Perform routine equipment maintenance—cleaning, greasing, fueling, blowing out air filters, and proper storage of skid steers, tractors, mowers, sprayers, and hand tools
Maintain nursery grounds including mowing, snow removal, and general facility upkeep; order supplies as needed

Team Coordination

Direct daily work priorities for up to 6 nursery staff, assigning tasks and communicating the day’s Daily Sheet priorities and loading schedule each morning
Maintain the weekly nursery work schedule, coordinating coverage up to 7 days per week during peak season
Coordinate with the Head Grower and Plant Purchaser on incoming stock placement and growing area transitions
Maintain safety program compliance; report staffing needs, attendance issues, and performance observations to the Nursery Operations Manager

Qualifications

Required

Minimum 2-year horticulture degree or equivalent nursery production work experience
Minimum 3 years of nursery production and maintenance experience, including ball-and-burlap operations
Bilingual communication skills (English/Spanish)
Strong plant identification and characterization skills for common Midwest trees, shrubs, and perennials
Experience operating skid steers, tractors, forklifts, tree spades, and truck/trailer combinations
Ability to lift 50+ lbs. repeatedly and perform physical labor in all weather conditions
Valid, insurable driver’s license with a good driving record
Illinois Pesticide Applicator’s License, or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire

Preferred

Illinois Certified Nurseryman or Certified Landscape Technician (CLT)
CDL license or willingness to obtain
Experience with Aspire, barcode inventory systems, or mobile work order applications
Working knowledge of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles

Work Conditions

Seasonal full-time position (mid-March through December), based at CBLD’s nursery facility in Wadsworth, IL
Physically demanding outdoor work in all weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, wind, dust, and mud
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly throughout a full work shift; heavier loads handled with equipment
Regular work around heavy equipment and vehicles; requires spatial awareness and strict safety protocol adherence
Flexible hours including occasional weekends; coverage up to 7 days per week during peak spring and fall seasons

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive hourly rate: $24.00–$28.00 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. CBLD offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation and holidays, health insurance, 401(k) with company match, flexible spending accounts, and performance bonus incentives.

Craig Bergmann Landscape Design, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Referral program

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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