Landscape Aide - Blackberry Farm
Job Description
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
The Landscape Aide cares for the ornamental plants, landscape beds, containers, and annual beds of the resort according to the Landscape Manual standards. The Landscape Aide is also responsible for adhering to annual budgets, managing outside vendors, and catering to guests' needs.
Pay Rate: $18.00-$20.00 per hour.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Perform seasonal landscape work, including; pruning, planting, transplanting, leaf removal, dividing plants, weeding, deadheading, removing spent annuals and leaves, watering, and feeding.
• Promote and contribute to sustainability initiatives
• Ability to evaluate plant health and nutritional needs, including scouting for pests and diseases
• Maintain tools and keep the shop and vehicle/ carts in a tidy condition
• Manicure lawn areas, landscape plants, and mulched areas
• Must be able to follow directions and plans
• Fertilize lawn areas and landscape plants
• Must have a thorough knowledge of perennials and annuals
• Hand water and monitor irrigation of plantings
• Adhere to the landscape plan and plant list designated by the company
• Complete all necessary paperwork in conjunction with job duties
• Manage outside vendor relationships
• Participate in ice and snow removal in winter months
• Interact with guests when necessary
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to work occasional weekends based on needs
• Must be able to drive trucks and equipment used on property as well
Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
Regular and consistent attendance is required to fulfill the essential functions of this position.
Must be able to work well with other Team Members, Managers, and interact with our guests.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
• None
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
• Two years’ experience in fine gardening or landscaping or comparable education required
• Resort experience strongly preferred
• Experience with a garden layout and design is strongly preferred
LANGUAGE SKILLS
• Must be able to effectively communicate with other team members, guests, and managers
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
• Basic knowledge and understanding of math
REASONING ABILITY
• Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions based on job knowledge and awareness of company goals
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Must be able to consistently lift to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift to 100 lbs.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Must be able to be on feet for an extended period
• Must be able to operate a company vehicle or golf cart safely
WORK ENVIRONMENT
• May occasionally be asked to go outside in all weather conditions