Role OverviewLead Landscape Technician - Horticulture will be responsible for maintenance on all ornamental plantings, installation of plant material, and operation of various equipment. The role requires previous experience in landscape maintenance or installation, knowledge of plant material, and physical ability to perform outdoor labor. The Lead Landscape Technician will also act as a foreman and lead other Horticulture employees in the absence of a supervisor.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities include maintenance on all ornamental plantings, installation of plant material, spray/record all chemicals, operate vortex spreader, apply fertilizer growth regulator, soil amendments and pre-emergence, maintain mulch/pine straw areas, operate small equipment, and operate construction equipment.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in landscape maintenance or installation, knowledge of plant material, and physical ability to perform outdoor labor. The role also requires leadership skills and the ability to supervise a crew.
Requirements
- Previous experience in landscape maintenance or landscape installation
- Knowledge of plant material
- Physically able to bend, stretch, and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to stand on feet for extended periods
- Must be able to perform outdoor physical labor in varying weather conditions
- Must be able to accept a leadership role (supervise crew)
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Paid vacation after 6 months
- Paid time off after 90 days: 10 holidays, 3 sick days and 3 personal days
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- LTD and STD
- Employee discounts: food, retail merchandise, boat rentals
- Golf privileges
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