Horticulturist Jobs

By Wilmington Country Club, 14 hours ago - Wilmington, Delaware

Wilmington Country Club is seeking a full-time Plant Health Care Specialist/ Arborist.  We are seeking an ambitious self-starter, that has a passion for preserving and caring for the Club’s numerous species of trees, including a nursery and the historic fruit orchard dating back to Henry Francis du Pont.  The candidate will join our team of professionals in maintaining the Club’s varying tree and plant collection, on Wilmington CC’s 385 acres.  This position will involve monitoring, evaluating, and providing the plant health care needs of trees and shrubs.  The position is responsible for applying proper pruning techniques, executing removals, and practicing all aspects of tree care as outlined in the ANSI A300 standards while complying with ANSI Z133 safety protocols.  Safety is of utmost importance, and past experience with appropriate safety program protocol is preferred. A successful candidate will have a desire for continued learning, professional development and willing to recruit and train student interns.  Minimum qualifications include a minimum of 3 years’ experience as an Arborist, and a strong knowledge of plant health care.  If an uncertified ISA candidate is selected, Wilmington Country Club will provide support to obtain this certification within the first year of employment. A successful candidate will interact and educate our membership on a daily basis. Candidates must have or be willing to obtain a Delaware Pesticide Applicator License within the first year of employment.

By Barrett Tree Service East, Inc, May 13 - updated May 13 - MEDFORD, Massachusetts

Plant Health Care positions available. We are a TCIA-accredited premiere tree care company out of Medford, MA providing safe and professional tree care services throughout Greater Boston. We’re an independently-owned and rapidly growing company. We work with residents, companies, and state/town parks, such as the Emerald Necklace, the Esplanade, and the Boston Public Gardens.   We seek reliable individuals with valid driver’s licenses, valid MA pesticide license, and strong work ethics to join our accredited company as full time Plant Health Care technicians. Applicants shall possess a genuine interest for our trade of arboriculture. We offer in-house training for all levels. This is a seasonal position (M-F 6:30AM – 5:30PM +/-) with unlimited opportunity for advancement/learning potential. We seek an individual with a strong interest or background in Plant Health Care.   Applicants must love working outdoors in all types of weather and have a passion for hard work, safety, attention to detail, and trees. Physical fitness, pre-employment drug screen, and criminal background check is part of our interview process.   Base pay is $25 an hour with a valid Massachusetts pesticide license and 1-3 years of experience. Though, anyone with a valid pesticide license will be considered.     Please tell us a little bit about why you are interested in the position along with your resume. We look forward to hearing from you.   Call us at (617) 616-5281 or email jobs@barretttreeeast.com to set up an appointment to fill out an application. We look forward to talking with you.

By Landscaping by J Michael, April 30 - updated April 30 - Marshfield, Massachusetts

Apply general and accepted practices for pruning, fertilizing disease/fungus control and maintenance of residential and commercial properties. May oversee up to 3 crew members. Responsible for paper work, documentation, photographs, client recommendations and scheduling site visits. Hand prune small trees and shrubs Fine garden maintenance and annual flower care (includes: deadheading, fertilizing, dividing, transplanting, inspecting for disease and infestations) Installs small and large plantings including trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals Mows lawns Weeds planting beds Spring and Fall cleanups