What are the responsibilities and job description for the Horticultural Technician position at Greenscape?
Do you have the passion, skill and experience maintaining high-quality, beautiful landscapes? Do you have an eye for detail and take pride in a job well done? Are you excited by the thought of working outside all year round? Greenscape has a spot for you on our Green Team!
As a Horticultural Technician, you’ll kickstart your workday early, embracing the dynamic nature of the job that varies with the season. The Horticulturist job responsibilities include all aspects of landscaping maintenance including shrubs pruning, applying plant growth regulator, planting annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, irrigation, grasses, hardscapes, as well as snow related events.
Qualifications:
- Experience in the application of plant growth regulator
- Knowledge of plant diseases, insect problems, and appropriate control measures.
- Knowledge and ability to apply proper pruning principles.
- Experience with landscaping and grounds maintenance.
- NC driver's license and reliable transportation to work
- Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather
- Ability to bend/reach and lift 50 lbs.
Responsibilities:
- Water new plant material (sod, plants, trees and flowers)
- Apply plant growth regulator chemicals on plant and tree material
- Apply fertilizers, fungicides and insecticides on plant material
- Assist with annual flower installations
- Assist with landscape maintenance activities as needed
- Assist with landscape enhancement activities as needed
- Operate mowers, blowers, and other landscape equipment.
- Performing snow and ice removal as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Benefits:
- Vision/Dental insurance
- Matching 401K
- Earned Paid Time Off
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance available
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Weekly Pay
We are a family business, locally owned and lead, operating across the Triangle Region of North Carolina. Established in 1979, today we employ over 200 team members in 4 locations, servicing a diversified portfolio of commercial clients. After 43 years, we continue to operate with the same founding principles and values that have led to the growth and success that we enjoy today.
Salary : $19 - $21