Senior Horticulturist

About the role

Perform duties pertaining to the overall aesthetic maintenance of the property’s grounds, landscaping, gardens, trees and aquatic life. Maintain and troubleshoot irrigation systems. Design, plan, and coordinate plant material installation including annuals, perennials, ground covers, shrubs, trees, turf grass and tropical plants. Inspect the gardens for damage by pests, physical damage and environmental conditions. Report problems to the appropriate supervisor. Assist with the research and selection of new plant materials. Install and maintain aquatic systems. Perform daily grounds maintenance including trash removal, removal of dead plants and area cleaning. Perform foliage bulb color replacements. Maintain and monitor irrigation systems and discuss changes in frequency or duration with the supervisor. Perform special projects as required. Operate turf and landscape power equipment safely on a daily basis. May be required to install, maintain, and remove holiday lights or event decorations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot irrigation systems.
• Design, plan, and coordinate plant material installation.
• Inspect gardens for damage and report problems.
• Auxiliary tasks such as installing, maintaining, and removing holiday lights or event decorations.
• Operate turf and landscape power equipment safely.
• Perform daily grounds maintenance including trash removal, removal of dead plants, and area cleaning.
• Install and maintain aquatic systems.
• Perform foliage bulb color replacements.
• Maintain and monitor irrigation systems.
• Perform special projects as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• 3 years horticulture or landscaping experience.

Qualifications

• None specified.

Skills

• Ability to operate turf and landscape power equipment safely.
• Knowledge of plant material installation and maintenance.
• Ability to inspect and report on garden conditions.
• Ability to assist with research and selection of new plant materials.
• Ability to install and maintain aquatic systems.
• Ability to perform daily grounds maintenance tasks.
• Ability to perform special projects as required.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career growth within the Gaylord portfolio of brands.
• Unlimited career opportunities.
• Extraordinary service to guests.
• Unmatched support from a global team.
• Opportunities to be the best version of yourself.

Pay

$20.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule

Full Time