Landscape / Horticulture Crew Member

Landscape / Horticulture Crew Member Gretna, LA Job Details Full-time $18

• $22 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Growing experience Tree trimming Pruning (plant care) Mowing High school diploma or GED Gardening Driver's License Driving Irrigation systems Irrigation Landscaping Communication skills Horticulture Entry level Full Job Description Paisley Gardens is a small landscape contracting company with a focus on commercial landscape maintenance and installation in the New Orleans metro area.

Ideally, the candidate will have a strong interest in horticulture with some experience working in the industry. Normal operating hours are 6:30-3. Paisley Gardens installs and maintains a wide variety of landscape designs that include indoor plants, natives, rooftop gardens, and general commercial/residential landscapes. Job Description This position involves all aspects of landscaping maintenance and installation.

Typical daily duties include:

• Turf mowing, weedeating, edging
• Shrub/tree pruning
• Weeding of garden areas
• Installation of trees, shrubs, and annuals
• Inspection of plant material at job sites
• Irrigation Maintenance
• Rooftop garden maintenance and installation
• Indoor plant maintenance and installation Minimum Qualifications
• Be 18 years of age or older
• Ready to work in miserable weather conditions (i.e. May, June, July, August, September)
• Excellent communication skills
• Horticulture knowledge and standards of pruning, planting, digging, and mulching
• A solid work ethic and good teamwork skills
• Skills in various gardening techniques and equipment
• Knowledge and ability to use landscape related tools (i.e. mowers, trimmers, blowers. etc.)
• High school degree is preferred
• A valid driver license

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00

• $22.

00 per hour

Work Location:

In person