A Farm, Nursery, or Greenhouse Worker propagates, cultivates and harvests plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms that are grown in greenhouses, or grows and harvests farm crops such as grain, fruit or vegetables. Operates and maintains equipment used to grow and harvest plants and crops. Cares for animals including dairy cows or chickens, pigs or other animals raised for meat.
Horticulture Specialist Gardener - On-site Gothic Landscape, Inc. - 3.5 La Jolla, CA Job Details Full-time $28 - $32 an hour 13 hours ago Benefits Paid training Paid holidays Health insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Mid-level Full Job Description At Gothic Landscape, we are about delivering extraordinary customer service, building authentic relationships not only with our clients, but with our teams. With ingenuity, vision and dedication, we transform landscapes that become the places people play, work and live. As the largest family-owned and operated landscaping company in the nation, we never forget why we do what we do… and who makes it all possible. Together, we create something unique that keeps on growing year after year. This position will report directly to a Resort in La Jolla, CA with a schedule from Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm This On-site Horticulture Specialist Gardner will be responsible for hands-on garden maintenance of landscapes on a premier client site located in La Jolla. Ideal candidate will have experience in Southern California gardening, turf grass and sustainable gardening practices. Must be a garden enthusiast who enjoys all aspects of horticulture and outdoor gardening. Responsibilities of this position will include, but not limited to : Perform pruning, weed removal, turf grass maintenance, light repair of irrigation systems and pest and diseases application Day to day gardening alongside crew members Must be able to communicate and interact effectively with guests and clients to educate them about the specific plants in the garden/property. Skills & experience that are necessary as a Horticulture Specialists will include, but not limited to: Experience and knowledge with care and needs of CA landscapes, work experience with various gardening methods, tools and turf maintenance in a resort environment. Ability to talk about plants to general public, use hand tools, such as pruning shears, load and operate a blower for long periods of time, use a hand rake for long periods of time, operate of a motor vehicle, must have CA Driver's license Associates degree or higher in Horticulture related field is preferred Bilingual (Spanish) a plus, able to work eight hours or more per day, with breaks necessary, for 5 days a week (it may require working overtime & on the weekends), able to work under direct sunlight for long periods of time, able to carry 40 pounds (bags of fertilizer, mulch, etc.), able to load / unload a trailer full of burlaps up to 50 pounds, able to bend, stoop and twist throughout the day Physical Requirements In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job. Must be able to see, hear and speak clearly in order to communicate with supervisors, crew members, and, occasionally, customers. This position can be a physically demanding role requiring the incumbent to be able to: Have full range of mobility in upper and lower body Reach over head Work in various positions including, but not limited to stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, and squatting for extended periods of time. Lift, pull, and push materials and equipment to complete job tasks Lift approximately 50 pounds of weight frequently though-out the workday Perks and pluses: Healthcare benefit program & 401K match program 9 paid holidays per year with paid vacation & sick leave Fun and fast-paced outdoor working environment with a great work-life balance Paid training/certification and career advancement Gothic's company culture fosters growth, inspires longevity and rewards mutual loyalty
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$28.00 - $32.00 per hour (s pecific compensation may vary based on overall skills, experience and location) Here at Gothic Landscape, we believe that your success is our success. The only thing missing is YOU. Apply Today!