Role OverviewThis On-site Horticulture Specialist Gardner will be responsible for hands-on garden maintenance of landscapes on a premier client site located in La Jolla. Ideal candidate will have experience in Southern California gardening, turf grass and sustainable gardening practices. Must be a garden enthusiast who enjoys all aspects of horticulture and outdoor gardening.
What You Will Do
Perform pruning, weed removal, turf grass maintenance, light repair of irrigation systems and pest and diseases application. Day to day gardening alongside crew members. Must be able to communicate and interact effectively with guests and clients to educate them about the specific plants in the garden/property.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Experience and knowledge with care and needs of CA landscapes, work experience with various gardening methods, tools and turf maintenance in a resort environment. Ability to talk about plants to general public, use hand tools, such as pruning shears, load and operate a blower for long periods of time, use a hand rake for long periods of time, operate of a motor vehicle, must have CA Driver’s license.
Requirements
- Experience in Southern California gardening, turf grass and sustainable gardening practices
- Associates degree or higher in Horticulture related field
- Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
- Ability to work eight hours or more per day, with breaks necessary, for 5 days a week
- Ability to work under direct sunlight for long periods of time
- Ability to carry 40 pounds (bags of fertilizer, mulch, etc.)
- Ability to load / unload a trailer full of burlaps up to 50 pounds
- Ability to bend, stoop and twist throughout the day
Benefits
- Healthcare benefit program
- 401K match program
- 9 paid holidays per year with paid vacation & sick leave
- Paid training/certification and career advancement
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