Horticulture Crew Member

Entry-level production role focused on fieldwork with a 2-3 person crew under the direction of a Crew Leader.

Benefits

• 8 paid holidays and PTO package
• Opportunities for advancement
• On-the-job training provided
• Learn new skills and cross-train with other departments
• Support for getting your pesticide applicator’s commercial certification
• 90-day retention bonus for employees in good standing
• Uniforms and equipment provided
• 401(k) and Employee Assistance Program available to all employees
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Responsibilities

• Maintaining landscape beds by weeding, watering, and leaf blowing
• Planting and maintaining seasonal color in beds and containers
• Basic ornamental pruning and perennial care
• Removing trash and debris
• Installing exterior and interior seasonal holiday decor
• Raking, insect control, edging, mulching, and other related duties
• Performing work requested by the supervisor within expected timeframes and professionalism
• Adhering to quality and safety standards
• Learning to operate equipment and tools needed for daily tasks
• Evaluating and reporting conditions that detract from safety or aesthetic value
• Communicating effectively with supervisor, crew leader, and crew members
• Accurately recording hours worked daily
• Meeting deadlines and following instructions
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with eligibility to be added to Company’s auto insurance preferred
• Obtain Commercial Pesticide Applicators Certification 3OT within 90 days of hire
• Positive attitude and desire to make corporate sites beautiful
• Ability to understand and follow verbal or written instructions
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and with a team
• Ability to work outside regular business hours, as needed, including some weekends
• Reliability and punctuality

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry weights ranging from 0 to 25 pounds frequently
• Occasional lifting and carrying weights ranging from 26 to 60 pounds
• Frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, and stooping
• Frequent standing and walking throughout required work areas
• Frequent repetitive hand movements and grasping
• Occasional operation of equipment
• Occasional sitting, climbing, and reaching above shoulder height
• Good vision, corrected to normal
• Good hearing, corrected to normal, or ability to communicate and understand required information
• Demonstrated ability to process and follow instructions
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a team
• Ability to learn how to use tools and equipment meeting operational safety standards

Work Environment

• Work outside in all types of weather conditions, including occasional extreme heat exposure
• Noise level varies and could sporadically be loud