Horticulture/Landscaper Position Available In Richmond, Georgia

Horticulture/Landscaper

JOB DESCRIPTION

Qualifications
Physical Demands Constantly required to use arms, hands, and fingers to manage or lift items to 50 pounds and/or drive a golf cart

Qualifications:

Skills/Knowledge/Attributes:

Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to perform basic math calculations
Possess the ability to learn and operate basic landscaping equipment

Relative Experience/Education:

High school graduate or equivalency required
Currently a student enrolled in a Horticulture program or a related field of study at a college, university, or technical school program
Required License(s): Possess a valid driver’s license and/or complete the Club’s internal motor vehicle training program

Projected Work Schedule:

Must be available for a varying work schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required
Responsibilities
Throughout the program, interns will be able to work alongside experienced professionals, be involved in innovative and industry-leading horticultural processes and contribute to ongoing projects
They will develop valuable skills, expand their knowledge of horticulture, and gain practical experience that will prepare them for future careers in the field
Some highlights include:

Plant Health Care:

Diagnose/identify/treat plant diseases, pests, and abiotic issues
Use pneumatic soil fracturing to break up compacted soils
Operate pneumatic soil excavation tools to rejuvenate and amend poor soils
Post-installation care of all newly planted ornamentals and trees
Enhance the member experience throughout the season with floral displays
Maintain all floral displays and hanging baskets during The Masters Tournament

Landscape Development:

Gain insight into the principles of landscape design including site analysis, plant selection, and layout
Installation of large ornamentals and trees on new and existing landscapes
Operation of large equipment including loaders, tractors, and lifts

Landscape Operations:

All aspects of maintaining landscapes including pruning, landscape bed preparation, watering, and mulching
Learn proper techniques for maintaining different types of plant material
Constantly required to stand and walk, climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or reach with hands and arms
Use vision to perform an activity such as but not limited to preparing and analyzing data and figures, visual inspection involving property maintenance, hazards, and safety violations, and/or operation of machines or golf carts (including inspection)
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
Other Duties and Responsibilities Operates outdoor equipment properly and follows Club safety procedures
Notifies the manager or grounds mechanics of equipment malfunctions or necessary equipment maintenance
Abides by and performs work tasks in compliance with Club procedures and local and state regulations
Maintains confidentiality in all departments
Bring forward ideas to help improve efficiency within the department
Performs other duties, which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job

IN PERSON

622 Ponder Place Drive, Suite 1 Evans, Ga 30809 Monday – Friday 9am to 11am (12-1pm lunch break) 1pm to 4pm.
Call our office Today (706) 798-5860
LOCATION
Augusta, Georgia 30904
PAY
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