Horticulturist

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Start Date: 5/1/2022

A premier landscaping company in Westchester County, NY is seeking a full-time horticulturist / horticulturalist. This job includes, but is not limited to:

Salary: commensurate with experience
Benefits: Vacation, Holidays, 401 k, Health insurance

Responsibilities/Duties

• Annual and Perennial care
• Shrub and Tree care
• Tree, shrub, and soil pest control and diagnostics (IPM)
• Plant installation from cultivar selection to after care
• Read architectural plans
• Fertilizing and soil chemistry optimization
• Participation in and directing horticulturally sound pruning practices
• Heavy machine operation –excavator, skid steer, loader, etc.
• Excellent customer relations (e.g. discuss pruning, horticulture, irrigation needs and other concerns)
• Crew management/employee training/mentoring
• Winter snow removal
• Proficiency in using e-mail and Microsoft Office
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Must have a clean driver’s license.
  

Qualifications/Requirements

Education requirements: prefer two or four year degree in horticulture or related field with a knowledge of local landscape plant material including nomenclature, growth habits, design considerations, pests, etc. Pesticide licensing in NY and CT a plus.

Experience: Experience in the landscape industry, including crew management. The right person will work closely with new and current customers.

Must have a clean driver’s license.

Additional Information

​Please email your resume and call to set up an interview.

Contact Information

Total Turf, Inc.
Contact Name: Liz Ackley
Email: Liz@TotalTurfLandscaping.com
Phone: 845-297-3657
Website: Apply Online