The Seasonal Perennial Crew Member will be responsible for the perennial plant care, monitoring nursery stock, assisting with the stocking of the Garden Center, and performing general perennial plant maintenance. They will perform manual tasks associated with the outdoor production of perennials. Employment will be seasonal only with the season generally beginning in March and ending in November (dependent on weather, available work and other related variance).

Role and Responsibilities

• plant, grow, and maintain perennials
• remove cull stock, weed plants, and other unwanted growth from the perennial area
• irrigate and apply fertilizer to perennials
• train, prune, trim, shear, space, transplant, and cull plants to ensure availability of marketable products
• label, tag, pull, sort and deliver plants by variety
• apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions
• unload products, materials, and supplies and move products to designated areas as instructed
• perform winterization activities
• assist with farm building and/or field maintenance and repairs
• other related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• successful completion of on-the-job training

Preferred Skills and additional notes

• good written and verbal communication skills
• basic knowledge of plants and gardening or an interest in learning about plants
• must be able to work outside in all weather conditions
• prolonged periods of standing, walking, stretching, bending, kneeling, and pulling
• must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at a time
• ability to work weekends and holidays
• ability to perform repetitive movements over long periods of time
• ability to be a team player, as well as work independently
• ability to multitask and be detail oriented
• maintain a regular, dependable attendance record
• be 15 years of age or older

Why work with RSC Landscaping?

In addition to offering competitive pay and benefits, we are committed to furthering the career development of our employees. We believe in providing training and career development opportunities for employees who demonstrate a strong work ethic, think creatively, and manage time and projects efficiently and safely.