Gardener/Horticulturist

Job description:

Company Overview

Phillips Garden is dedicated to combining design vision with horticultural expertise to create and maintain stunning outdoor spaces. Our team of designers, horticulturists, and craftspeople work collaboratively to craft functional landscapes that are both beautiful and functional.

Summary

Phillips Garden is looking for Gardeners to join our talented team of Horticulturists for the upcoming season. This is a full-time, seasonal position. Duties include pruning, soil preparation, planting, mulching, watering, weeding, and some light landscaping work. We seek positive and energetic people who are flexible and enjoy working collaboratively with others in an outdoor environment.

If you're a team player with a positive attitude , strong work ethic and curiosity to learn more about plants, we encourage you to apply!

Key Responsibilities

• Load trucks at the beginning of the day.
• Perform gardening tasks as directed by a Crew Leader or Account Manager at client properties.
• Weeding and cultivating gardens
• Pinching, trimming & pruning plants
• Spreading mulch & compost
• Applying amendments as directed
• Plant trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals
• Drive to pick up and drop off materials as directed
• Unload trucks at the end of the day, ensuring that all equipment and plants are properly secured.
• Light landscape and hardscape installation
• Uphold company core values
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic; dependable, punctual, professional, and safety minded
• Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and desire to keep learning
• Ability to work on a team
• Ability to be trained on plant materials, tools and best horticultural practices.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work at a steady pace
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent preferred.
• Previous gardening experience and basic plant knowledge preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

If you have a passion for maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces and enjoy working in a dynamic team environment around plants, we invite you to apply today to join Phillips Garden!

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Work Location: In person