Scott's Lawn Care (SLC) is looking for a motivated Gardening Foreman to join our team at our Maple Plain location. We provide comprehensive services to businesses and residents throughout the metro area, including lawn and snow maintenance. Our gardening division specializes in maintaining beautiful, healthy landscapes through expert plant care, garden enhancements, seasonal color installations, pruning, and weed management. We are looking for a knowledgeable leader who takes pride in creating and maintaining exceptional landscapes. We are especially interested in candidates with 2+ years of professional gardening or landscape maintenance experience and/or a degree in Horticulture or a related field. As a member of the team, you will enjoy: Work Culture
- Scott's is family-owned and values long-term relationships with our customers and team members. Career Opportunities
- Full-time employment, advancement opportunities, and formal training programs. Competitive Compensation Package
- Seasonal bonuses, competitive pay with a $5
- 10/hour snow maintenance pay rate increase. Overtime paid after 40 hours. Benefits Package
- Medical insurance, paid vacation, holidays, retirement plan with company match, uniforms, and safety gear provided. Stability and Reputation
- Scott's has been serving the west metro for over 30 years and continues to grow.
We provide quality equipment, fleet vehicles, and have an on-site mechanic to keep our crews productive.
Pay Range:
$25.00
00 per hour + Seasonal Bonus (based on experience and qualifications) Responsibilities Lead a crew of 2-3 team members performing garden maintenance and enhancement services. Plan, organize, and complete daily gardening routes efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards. Perform and oversee planting of annuals, perennials, shrubs, and small trees. Identify plant health issues, pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies, and recommend appropriate solutions. Prune shrubs, ornamental trees, and perennials using proper horticultural practices. Weed, edge, mulch, deadhead, and maintain landscape beds to keep properties looking their best. Train crew members on proper gardening techniques, plant identification, and safe equipment operation. Drive company trucks to customer locations and ensure equipment is safely transported and maintained. Communicate professionally with customers and supervisors regarding property needs and completed work. Work outdoors in varying weather conditions while maintaining a positive attitude and strong work ethic. Qualifications Valid driver's license. Possess (or be willing to obtain) a DOT Medical Card (SLC will pay for certification). 3+ years of professional gardening, landscape maintenance, or horticulture experience, and/or an Associate's or bachelor's degree in Horticulture or a related field. Strong knowledge of plant identification, plant care, pruning, seasonal maintenance, and weed management. Ability to diagnose common plant health issues and recommend solutions. Leadership experience with the ability to motivate and manage a small crew. Positive attitude, strong communication skills, and attention to detail. Experience operating landscape equipment and towing trailers is preferred. Must be available for snow removal and plowing during the winter season. Ability to repeatedly lift 50 pounds and perform bending, lifting, kneeling, and standing throughout the workday. About Scott's Lawn Care Scott's Lawn Care (SLC) is a professional and established west metro company with more than 30 years of experience. Our reputation for quality service keeps our business growing year after year. We offer year-round employment, competitive pay based on experience, seasonal bonuses, paid vacation, health care benefits, and a retirement plan with company match. We maintain a loyal client base of residential and commercial properties and pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with both our customers and employees. We are not a large company with a revolving door of employees—we have a dedicated team that enjoys working together and returns year after year. Come join our growing team! Scott's Lawn Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer welcoming candidates from all backgrounds and industries to apply.
Pay:
$25.00
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) 3% Match Dental insurance Health insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
Gardening or Softscape:
3 years (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Maple Plain, MN 55359 (Required)
Work Location:
In person