Horticulturist

About us

The landscape design and management division of Megan Connors Gardens and Design is seeking a Horticulturist Crew Member. Megan Connors Gardens and Design provides specialized pruning, boxwood care, rose care, landscape design, installation, and maintenance to award-winning gardens and high-end clients in the Knoxville area and is committed to the highest standards in customer service, quality, and professionalism. Qualified applicants have a desire to create inspired outdoor living spaces for our clients, value teamwork, demonstrate resilience, and have a positive and upbeat attitude.

Responsibilities: Horticulturist Crew Member will

• Install and maintain landscapes including pruning, planting and transplanting, shearing, weeding, watering, fertilizing, spraying, mulching and more
• Follow clear directions from management and crew leader and maintain personal accountabilities
• Deliver results on time and with high quality
• Take ownership of multiple activities simultaneously to accomplish goals
• Communicate effectively
• Establish and maintain effective professional and customer relationships
• Consistently communicate progress to crew leader and managers
• Demonstrate resilience
• Readily tackles tough assignments
• Persists in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks
• Maintains a positive attitude despite adversity
• Proactively seeks feedback without being defensive
• Is open to criticism and talking about shortcomings
• Learns quickly when facing new situations
• Takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively with management to meet deadlines
• Endure repetitive bending and twisting motions
• Must be able to consistently lift more than 60 pounds
• Must be able to properly and efficiently complete necessary jobsite and company paperwork
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain good driving record
• 1-3 years gardening experience
• Basic plant identification and care knowledge
• Ability to safely operate power tools, and other specialized equipment
• Ability to safely work from an 8ft ladder
• Ability to safely use shovels, pitch forks, rakes, and other hand tools

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

• Experience operating chainsaws, hedge trimmers, and other specialized equipment
• Ability to haul/back a trailer
• Associate or bachelor's degree in biology, agriculture, or related field
• Experience working in a plant nursery

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Experience:

• Landscaping: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Knoxville, TN (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $22