Horticulturist

Horticulturalist Job Description:

We are seeking a full-time, experienced, and dependable Horticulturist to oversee the care, maintenance, and enhancement of a private estate in the greater Clarks Summit/Abington area. This hands-on position is responsible for maintaining the property's gardens, landscape beds, lawns, irrigation systems, and seasonal plantings year-round.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in horticulture and landscape management, takes pride in their work, and possesses a keen eye for detail. They will be comfortable working independently, as well as communicating with co-workers, leading and directing an Assistant Groundskeeper, operating landscaping equipment, and performing physical outdoor work in all seasons. This role requires a proactive individual who can identify issues before they become problems, manage multiple priorities, and contribute to the overall beauty and functionality of a well-maintained private property.

Responsibilities

• Apply proper pre-emergents to landscape beds
• Apply proper fertilization to landscape beds
• Identify and treat plant pest and diseases using curative and preventative methods
• Apply proper water using extensive irrigation system
• Troubleshoot and repair irrigation as needed
• Winterize irrigation system
• Maintain pesticide storage and spray application equipment
• Hand water as needed
• Maintain bed edges
• Prune shrubs and trees using proper pruning techniques
• Transplant shrubs and landscape as needed
• Replace shrubs and landscape as needed
• Prepare landscape beds in the fall for the winter months(i.e. leaf removal, pruning)
• Maintain weed control on all hardscapes (i.e. stone patios,cobble and gravel areas)
• Design, plant, and maintain annual flower and herb containers
• Design, plant, and maintain annual flower beds
• Purchase landscape materials, flowers, and mulch as needed
• Weed landscape beds
• Mulch landscape beds
• Assist buildings and grounds department as needed
• Be available for events and special occasions
• Off season work includes repair and maintenance of equipment and outdoor furniture
• Snow removal, including plowing, shoveling and salt applications
• Manage Assistant Groundskeeper to ensure they are helping you as needed

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with experience supervising or directing team members.
• 3+ years of experience in horticulture, landscaping, groundskeeping, or a related field.
• Knowledge of plant identification, pest and disease management, fertilization, pruning, and irrigation systems.
• Experience operating and maintaining landscaping equipment, power tools, tractors, mowers, and snow removal equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair irrigation systems and perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and perform physically demanding outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Degree or certification in Horticulture, Arboriculture, Landscape Management, or a related field preferred but not required.
• References Required
• Health, Dental & Vision Benefits, 401 K,

Pay

• $55,000 a year