Total Grounds is a thriving professional landscape company and is seeking the right candidate to join our Enhancements team. The fine gardeners core responsibilities will be to maintain our customers' properties to the highest standards through tasks such as pruning, weeding, planting and grooming plants. As part of the Enhancements Division, the fine gardener will be deployed to assist in maintaining seasonal maintenance contracts, as well as plant installation projects across all our divisions. Seasonal fine gardening responsibilities run from April through October. Seasonal, weekly, and daily start times will be weather dependent and may fluctuate based on conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

Garden Maintenance

• The primary responsibility of a fine gardener is to maintain the appearance and health of gardens to the highest standards. This includes tasks such as pruning, weeding, deadheading and planting flowers for optimal aesthetic appeal. Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• Employ IPM techniques to manage pests and diseases in a sustainable manner, minimizing the use of chemical pesticides. Pruning and Training
• Pruning is an essential aspect of fine gardening, shaping plants for optimal growth and aesthetic appeal.

Fine gardeners skillfully prune trees, shrubs, and vines to maintain their natural form, promote flowering, and enhance overall plant health.

Spring / Fall

Cleanup & Mulching

• work together with team members to prepare properties for seasonal transition to and from winter. Snow Operations
• Seasonally operate a plow truck, loader or be part of sidewalk crew during winter season.

Assist with executing off season punch lists during winter months. Overall, fine gardeners combine technical expertise with artistic vision to create and maintain exquisite outdoor spaces that delight the senses and enhance the beauty of residential properties. Their dedication to excellence and passion for plants contribute to the creation of enduring landscapes that bring joy and inspiration to homeowners and customers alike.

Pay:

$23.00

• $27.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Describe a garden you were especially proud of. What made it stand out? What's your favorite plant to care for and why? Fine gardening can involve repetitive work in heat, rain, and humidity. What keeps you motivated?

Work Location:

In person