Season Service & Gardening

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Start Date: 03/13/2023 Compensation: $25.00-$35.00

Perform daily horticulture care of landscape including but not limited to, planting, selective pruning, weeding, watering, cultivating beds.
Work with a team or individually to maintain the gardens/plant beds, assisting in the installation of new projects.
Maintenance of gardens and landscapes focus on annual and perennial beds.
Select pruning and trimming of shrubs, small trees, perennials, annuals, and vines.
Maintain and install flower borders and containers.
Irrigation system monitoring within planted areas.
Ability to create and implement decorative seasonal plantings and displays.
Fertilization, mulching, composting, and cleaning of hardscape areas.
Communication with AM/PM and clients about gardening needs.
Able to inspect and asses plant quality ensuring best products available are used
Perform other related duties as assigned or as required.
Follow safety policies as required and use of PPE

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a routine basis.
Ability to bend and stoop on a continual basis.
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
Ability to work around bees, poison ivy, pollen, thorns, and other environmental risks.
Ability to follow verbal instructions from AM/PM
Must wear company eye and ear protection as required.
Valid Driver’s license required.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Minimum 1 year relevant experience in the Horticulture field.
Prior experience with perennial garden maintenance and design preferred.
Thorough knowledge of ornamental horticulture in all phases.
Thorough knowledge of plant propagation and cultivation.
Knowledge of New England annuals, perennials, ornamentals trees, weeds, and plants.
Strong attention to detail with ability to think critically and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
Knowledge of plant identification, soil health, trimming and pruning.
Must have valid drivers’ license with clean driving record.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.

All candidates will find that we offer a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, life, and vision insurance coverage.

Schumacher Companies, Inc.
Contact Name: Emily Admirand
Email: careers@dschumacher.com
Phone: 5084277707