Gardener Assistant - Seasonal

Flying Horse Resort and Club, located in the heart of Colorado Springs, is a premier destination for luxury, comfort, and world-class hospitality. Our resort offers an exceptional experience with top-notch amenities including two championship golf courses, luxury hotel, state-of-the-art fitness club, rejuvenating spa, fine dining options, and more.

Our Flying Horse team is composed of dedicated professionals who strive to deliver unparalleled service to our guests. We value diverse skill sets and experiences, as they contribute to our dynamic and vibrant work environment. We're continually seeking to expand our team with individuals who have a passion for hospitality and a commitment to creating memorable experiences for our guests.

Join us at Flying Horse Resort and Club, your success starts now.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

We are seeking dedicated and detail-oriented Seasonal Full-Time and Part-Time Gardener Assistants to join the Flying Horse Horticulture team. This role primarily supports the maintenance and care of annual plantings and landscaped areas, ensuring they remain healthy, clean, and visually appealing.  Key responsibilities include routine upkeep of planters and beds, monitoring plant health, and ensuring irrigation and other supporting systems are functioning properly. This position will also assist with general landscape tasks and projects as needed. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, a genuine interest in plants, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team to uphold the Club’s high standards of quality.

• Assists in performing maintenance on ornamental beds, baskets, pots, wagons on the Club grounds and golf course
• Communicates with team members to ensure efficiency and quality standards are met.
• Assists in fertility and checking water needs
• Competent with safe operation of equipment utilized in the daily maintenance of ornamental plants and shrubs.
• Incorporates safe working practices while performing necessary duties of the job.
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather.  Must be able to lift 25lbs.  Must be able to bend, stoop and crawl.
• This job requires weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.  

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:

• 1 year experience in horticulture preferred, but not required
• A valid driver’s license is required. 
• Ability to work for long periods of time standing, walking, reaching, bending, pushing/pulling
• Must possess punctuality, reliability, and a strong attention to detail.
• A self-motivated individual with excellent organization skills, capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously  
• Strong communication skills are a must, with the ability to work independently and efficiently without direct supervision.

 ADDITIONAL NOTES:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be modified at any time. Duties, responsibilities, and requirements may change based on business needs.

Benefits for part-time or seasonal jobs

Flying Horse Resort & Club complies with Colorado labor laws by providing eligible benefits to part-time and seasonal employees. Under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), employees accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year. Other legally required benefits, such as workers' compensation and unemployment insurance, also apply.  Additionally, we provide a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match. All benefits are subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents, including eligibility requirements and waiting periods, as required by law.

Salary : $16 - $17