What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gardening Team Lead position at Horsford Gardens and Nursery?
Gardening Team Lead
Pay: $23 - $25 per hour
Job description:
The gardening team at Horsford’s keeps the display gardens well-maintained and planted as well as maintaining private gardens at various residences and businesses. Depending on the season, this crew spends about half of their time on Horsford Grounds and half their time planting and maintaining gardens off the premises.
Daily activities could include watering, weeding, deadheading, planting perennials, annuals and shrubs. The crew performs spring and fall clean-ups on Horsford's grounds as well as off-site at various client properties.
In May, the garden team works to plant annuals in Burlington, Vergennes, Milton and Essex. There are also a few private gardens they tend to on a weekly basis. This can be challenging work but the end result is truly rewarding. Positive attitude, attention to detail and experience or interest in horticulture is highly sought after. Dependability and the ability to work independently is a must.
The Gardening Team is 2-3 people in total. The Lead is responsible for managing the crew, scheduling with clients, handling some billing/admin, attending weekly manager meetings, and maintaining quality both on and off the nursery property. Managerial experience is preferred.
Work Conditions
-Ability to work in a fast-paced, outdoor environment in Vermont’s ever-changing weather
-Must be able to lift 50 pounds
-The Gardening Team Lead works Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Benefits
-Retirement Plan - Immediate SIMPLE IRA with 3% match
-Paid holidays during active employment
-Paid time off program
-Generous employee discount
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person both on- and off-site
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $25