Landscape Horticulturist

About the role

Join Esri as a Landscape Technician and apply your extensive knowledge of plants and landscaping to care for and develop our extensive urban forest. You will work across multiple properties and future projects, maintaining landscapes and contributing to an urban arboretum.

Responsibilities

• Maintain landscapes of various properties by blowing leaves/debris and trimming trees, shrubs, and groundcovers
• Perform work safely, on time, and according to established procedures, regulations, and guidelines
• Perform weed mitigation and interior plant care
• Maintain, assess, and repair irrigation systems by replacing heads, repairing laterals, adjusting nozzles, and more
• Prune and shape trees and shrubs naturally
• Plant shrubs and groundcovers
• Assess and report landscape issues and needs
• Manage and coordinate landscape projects from start to finish with a proactive approach
• Work independently to identify project requirements, develop timelines, and allocate resources

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in the landscape industry
• 3+ years of irrigation experience
• Desire to nurture an urban arboretum regarding maintenance and plant health
• Horticulture knowledge
• Experience with hand tools (shovels, pruners, hand saws, and more) and power tools (blowers, chain saws, line trimmers, and more)
• Capable of extensive walking, climbing stairs and ladders, and lifting/carrying a minimum of 50 pounds by applying proper body mechanics
• Effective written and verbal communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Self-motivated with the ability to take direction and follow through
• Good interpersonal skills and attention to detail
• Valid California driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle (mileage will be reimbursed)
• High school diploma or equivalent

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of landscape education
• Ability to identify plants and trees
• Ability to prune shrubs naturally
• Basic computer and smartphone skills

Benefits

• Industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision
• Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families)
• 401(k) and profit-sharing programs
• Minimum accrual of 64 hours of vacation leave
• Twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is $26 USD - $39 USD per hour. Compensation decisions take into account skill sets, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and business needs.

About the Company

At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. We believe in having a diverse workforce unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We are committed to learning, growing, and evolving our workplace to ensure every employee can contribute to their best work. Our commitment extends to global communities through positive change with GIS technology.