Horticulturist

By Golf Club at Black Rock, November 9 - updated November 18 - Coeur D' Alene, Idaho

The Golf Club at Black Rock in beautiful Coeur D' Alene Idaho is looking to fill the position of a Full-Time/Part-Time  Horticulturist.  

By R&S Landscaping, October 19 - Midland Park, New Jersey

Gardener Team Member  R&S Landscaping is hiring immediately, with a $300 signing bonus Paid as follows; $100 after 30 days, $100 after 60 days, $100 after 90 days R&S Landscaping is a well-established firm specializing in high end residential design/build and after care. We are located in Bergen County, NJ and have been in business for over 35 years and are recognized as a leader in our area. We are an innovative, progressive company with a great team of friendly, creative and motivated professionals. Position Title: Specialty Gardening Team Member Purpose: To assist specialty gardening crew leader with production and sales of landscape services and plantings. Develop relationships with clients in the field and foster new sales. Help gardening team to learn and grow as professional gardeners. EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS: • Strong interest in horticulture. • Ability to follow instructions. • Positive attitude. • Customer service skills. • Desire to learn, improve and grow. • Ability to work with people and communicate effectively. • An excellent attendance and tardiness record. • Knowledge of perennials, woody plants and their growth habits. RESPONSIBILITIES: Production/Management • Provide perennial bed care on given routes. • Perform trimming and pruning jobs as needed. • Maintain high quality for all work produced. • Assist with installations for Annuals, Seasonal Color, and Bulbs. • Design and install decorative planters. • Maintain paperwork on route list and work orders, ensuring time/date and materials • Follow instructions of gardening foreman and/or manager to complete jobs and services in a professional • Consistently use safe work practices • Assists other staff as required. Sales and Customer Service • Pro-actively communicate with customers on site: • Learn customers’ preferences and transcend their likes into their gardens. Training and Safety • Continue educational progress by attending classes and seminars. • Adhere to and enforce all safety policies and procedures. • Wear company uniform and work boots always. • Lead and assist in internal Training Classes. • Report all injuries to foreman/manager  

By Moraine Country Club, October 14 - Kettering, Ohio

Moraine Country Club is looking for the right individual to provide aesthetically pleasing areas of the clubhouse and grounds for the enjoyment of members and guests, through the development of beautiful landscapes.  This individual must be able to manage multiple employees with a strong desire for high quality work. This individual should be a highly motivated, self-starter, results oriented, with prior knowledge of lawn and landscape management. The ideal person will be able to work with horticulture staff and staff in other departments to plan for, install, cultivate and maintain the annual and perennial landscapes. Responsibilities: ·         Maintain plants in the landscape through watering, pruning, planting, grooming, fertilizing, removing debris, edging, weeding, dead heading, repotting, applying pesticides, winterizing, mowing, snow removal, and maintaining tools. ·         Install and maintain plants in landscape beds, changing plant materials for seasonal displays. Respond to plant requests for events requiring podium plants and/or centerpieces. ·         Water potted plant materials on days when designated personnel is out of the office. ·         Performs regular inspections throughout all landscape beds to identify and control insect/disease problems, weed control issues, and irrigation system concerns. ·         Improve plant growth, quality, and resistance to insects, diseases, and environmental stresses. ·         Communicate any major disease, insect, animal and weed problems to supervisor. ·         Proficient equipment operating skills including various types of hand and power operated tools and machines utilized in all phases of horticulture work (lawnmower, hedge trimmer, backpack sprayers, rototiller, leaf blower, weed-eaters, pruners, cart/trailer, snow blower etc.). ·         Responsible for proper use of tools, equipment, and materials; oversees proper use of tools, equipment, and materials by assigned landscape staff. ·         Develop designs, select and order plants for annual and permanent landscape bed alterations with supervisor approval. ·         Work independently and solve problems with minimal supervision as well as work collaboratively with staff members and effectively accept direction from supervisors. ·         Responsible for the quality, productivity and efficiency of the team. ·         Report any safety concerns to appropriate parties and plays key role in resolution. ·         Maintain a good level of computer literacy for purposes of interdepartmental documentation and communication.   WORKING CONDITIONS: ·         Physical ability to perform strenuous physical labor outside in all types of weather, year-round, sometimes under unfavorable weather conditions and exposure to elements and pests. ·         Continual or prolonged periods of time bending, stooping, reaching, crouching, kneeling, crawling, digging, and lifting. ·         Ability to lift at least 60 lbs. ·         The work week will include one weekend day and occasional holidays, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., or as needed.

By The Shore Club, October 14 - Cape May Court House, New Jersey

The Shore Club in Cape May Court House, NJ is seeking a qualified Gardener/Horticulturist to join our golf course maintenance staff.  This position is a full-time (40-45 hrs/wk), year-round position with benefits.  We would also consider a candidate who is interested in working part-time.  The Gardener/Horticulturist will be responsible for all plant material and gardens around the clubhouse and golf course, including layout and selection of plant materials, purchasing of plant materials, proper installation of plant materials, and proper care and maintenance of plant materials and gardens.  He or she will also be responsible for the upkeep of the clubhouse lawns.  The applicant should also be able to evaluate existing plant materials on the property and make recommendations to improve the aesthetics of the club.

By Weed Man Lawn Care, October 12 - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Weed Man Lawn Care,  with home office and shop located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina servicing the greater Triad region including Winston-Salem, Greensboro,  and High Point, North Carolina is now hiring for the positions of Tree and Shrub  Senior managing Technician and Staff Horticulturalist. Both positions are outside positions and involve in-field applications (almost exclusively residential properties) for tree-shrub care, ornamental bed weed control and mosquito control.  Applicant should have experience in the fertilizing and pest control applications for ornamental landscape and be able to identify common pests and diseases found in ornamental landscape in the Piedmont region of North Carolina.  Ability to communicate well with customers to address their concerns and communicate to management the needs and seasonal issues occurring in the field.   This is a great position for the right candidate who can come  in a manage and grow with this rapidly growing division of our company.  Lot's of room for growth within the company. A VALID DRIVERS LISENCE AND GOOD DRIVING RECORD IS A MUST AS THIS POSITION INVOLVES DRIVING COMPANY VEHICLES Salary is experienced/education based and we offer a competitive rate in the market, paid holidays, paid vacation and 401k retirement plan. To be considered for an interview, please respond to this listing and provide a resume and cover letter.

By Merion Golf Club, September 30 - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

Merion Golf Club is seeking a Full-time Horticulturalist to maintain our Clubhouse gardens and surroundings. Responsibilities include trimming, watering, weeding and planting. Individual should be a garden enthusiast who enjoys working outdoors with the upkeep of the Club’s landscape.   Team Merion is a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work community. We take pride in our teamwork and are guided by our Core Values of Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Service, and Safety. The successful candidate is one who: Has experience in but not limited to mulching, weeding, pruning, fertilizing, planting etc.  Has experience with motorized hand tools and backpack blowers. Ability to design and plan/plant bulbs and annuals and be responsible for the seasonal care of said materials. Certificate in Plant Science or related field preferred, but not required. Has a positive attitude and is a self-starter, someone that will anticipate the needs of the club and the landscape and take pride in his/her work. The ability to lift 50 lbs. and spend an extended period of time kneeling, lifting, bending, standing, walking, and climbing. Willingness to work outside in harsh weather conditions i.e., rain, extreme heat/cold, exposure to poison ivy and biting insects. Must have reliable transportation. Merion Golf Club is a private golf club in Ardmore, PA, established in 1896. The Club's internationally renowned East Course is currently ranked No. 6 in the nation and No. 12 in the world. The East Course has hosted more USGA championships than any other golf course in America, and is home to some of history's greatest golf moments.  Although Merion is known for its golf courses, the Club staff takes pride in providing excellence in all dining experiences for Merion's 1,000-plus members and guests.

By BrightView Golf Maintenance, September 30 - Eastchester, New York

Horticulturalist at Lake Isle Country Club Looking for an opportunity where success comes naturally? Then you may have found your crew. We’re looking for a Plant Health Care Technician to join our team. Here’s what you’d do: We’re currently seeking a motivated, team-oriented professional to work as a Plant Health Care Technician. This is a challenging year-round position requiring a desire to work outdoors, knowledge of plant I.D., pests and diseases, as well as practical experience in spraying, fertilization and IPM. You will be applying control measures and fertilization applications to trees and shrubs on our commercial maintenance properties. As a PHC you will scout, diagnose, treat sites and provide feedback to your project director on pest populations, disease stresses and plant health. You’d be responsible for: Applying fertilizers and pesticides to lawns according to schedule, safety procedures, and label instructions Driving company vehicle to customer locations Responding on a timely basis to customer requests Completing required production forms and customer instructions Performing a daily five-minute, 360 degree inspection of truck and equipment before taking the vehicle out on the road and upon return  Maintaining vehicle and equipment cleanliness, safety, and general maintenance 

By BrightView Golf Maintenance, September 13 - Phoenix, Maryland

Horticulturist at Hillendale Country Club Looking for an opportunity where success comes naturally? Then you may have found your crew. We’re looking for a Plant Health Care Technician to join our team. Here’s what you’d do: We’re currently seeking a motivated, team-oriented professional to work as a Plant Health Care Technician. This is a challenging year-round position requiring a desire to work outdoors, knowledge of plant I.D., pests and diseases, as well as practical experience in spraying, fertilization and IPM. You will be applying control measures and fertilization applications to trees and shrubs on our commercial maintenance properties. As a PHC you will scout, diagnose, treat sites and provide feedback to your project director on pest populations, disease stresses and plant health.