Seasonal Color Assistant

Responsibilities

• Aid in preparing the yard for seasonal color deliveries.
• Monitor and assist with the care of plant materials for installations.
• Track hard good inventory, tools, and supplies - ensure timely ordering.
• Receive deliveries on properties and at the shop, remedying missing/incorrect materials.
• Direct pre-loading of materials for each installation.
• Lay out plant materials onsite for crews according to the installation design plan.
• Maintain oversight of irrigation needs for seasonal color installations.
• Execute plant replacements and installation adjustments.
• Perform maintenance on Seasonal Color installations and guide crews on proper maintenance.
• Provide accurate information for records including job materials, hours, photographs, measurements, and modifications to design plans.
• Calculate plant quantities for flower beds and bulb plantings.
• Pre-assemble holiday decor in preparation for installations.
• Collaborate with the Seasonal Color Manager on program development needs (e.g., inventory space, equipment, expansion of services, vendors).

Qualifications

• Driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Minimum of 3 years in a hands-on horticultural industry role related to landscape installations and care of herbaceous plants.
• Aesthetic sense/eye for design.
• Prior experience in a fast-paced work environment.
• Sense of urgency.
• Attention to detail.
• Solution-oriented.
• Self-starter.
• Able to accurately & calmly handle multiple tasks at one time with frequent interruptions.
• Resourceful in identifying tools, technology, and procedures that can improve results.
• Versatile in verbal and written communication.
• Available to work extended hours during peak seasons.
• Able to work effectively with individuals of differing knowledge and backgrounds.
• Able to work outside in all weather conditions, lift 50lbs on a regular basis, perform repeated bending and lifting activities throughout the workday, and comfortable with occasional ladder work.
• Preferred: Certificate or College Degree in horticulture/landscape program, Spanish language - verbal fluency, Irrigation program knowledge.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Bonus Incentive
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• 401K with company match
• FSA/HSA
• PerkSpot
• Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service)
• Uniforms and safety equipment provided