Our client is looking for someone to maintain the day-to-day landscape gardening and upkeep of the grounds of the properties, including irrigation, planting, pruning and shaping, fertilizing, pest management, and overall health and well being of the landscape and hardscape on the Properties.

Duties to include, but not limited to:

• Responsible for day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of the grounds of the

• Assist with the maintenance of the irrigation system

• Report any problems immediately to the manager

• Maintain all lawns to specified heights and requirements using the assigned equipment

• Prune and shape hedges and shrubs to the design specifications and as directed by the Landscape Operations Manager

• Assist with implementation of a fertilization program for all areas of the grounds by measuring and applying the appropriate amounts, types, and application for lawns, ground covers, shrubs, and trees

• Maintain and implement a plan for pest management for all types of pests that may be found in the estate grounds

• Assist to maintain and implement a clean and tidy property grounds free from leaves, debris and soil by executing a daily site cleanliness program

• Monitor and communicate soil conditions, both wet and dry, and report any problems immediately to the Landscape Operations Manager

• Provide office support by assisting with landscape record keeping, updating maintenance documents, and documenting work progress

• Maintain all equipment, storage and service areas, and landscape products in a highly clean, organized, and consolidated manner and report any problems immediately to the Landscape Operations Manager

• Maintain all hardscape to a level of no stains or problems within your control and report any problems to the Landscape Operations Manager

• Other related duties as assigned by the Landscape Operations Manager and the Landscape Regional Manager

This is a full-time position:

·          $40-$45/houly

·          Full benefits

Qualifications:

• Significant proven experience as a Landscape Gardener

• Working knowledge of landscape and hardscape maintenance practices and techniques

• Working knowledge of supplies and equipment used in landscape and hardscape maintenance

• Possess valid unrestricted driver’s license, adequate vehicle insurance coverage, and vehicle for use in performing job duties and travel among the Properties

• Be prompt and on time to all meetings, scheduled work and established timelines

• Organized, efficient, punctual, reliable, proactive, self-starter

• Personable and able to work with various individuals effectively

• Flexibility, integrity and creative problem-solving skills

• Must have and express a positive approach to problems and situations that may arise

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and REQUIREMENTS:

• Able for full-time active landscape work in and around the grounds of the Property

• Able to work in various weather conditions

• Must be able to lift 50 safely on a consistent basis

• Must be able to work on various slopes, grades and on various surfaces including lawns, tarps, concrete, soil, mulched areas, and other hardscape

• Able to reach, bend, stoop, lift, carry, move typical landscape items including furniture

• Able to use stairways, landscape ladders, or step stool

• Able to operate all landscape and grounds equipment and furnishings, and equipment, tools, and appliances for maintenance and upkeep of the Properties

• Able to tolerate normal exposure to typical landscape, hardscape, and pest control chemicals, equipment noise, and daily exposure to elements

• Able to use standard computers, telephone and related equipment for communication and recordkeeping

• Able to provide limited on-call availability and responsiveness during non-business hours

• Able to travel to local destinations without personal assistance