Garden Maintenance Manager

Job Summary
Waynesboro Landscape & Garden Center, a family-owned business since 1946, is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Garden Maintenance Manager to lead and expand our horticultural services. The ideal candidate will possess a deep passion for plant health, a strong eye for detail, and the leadership skills necessary to manage a high-performing maintenance division.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Lead the strategic development and execution of a comprehensive garden maintenance program.
• Division Management: Oversee daily operations for the maintenance division, ensuring all horticultural tasks—including pruning, weeding, fertilization, deadheading, and general bed care—are completed to the highest standards
• Plant Healthcare: Regularly inspect plant material to monitor health, identify pests or diseases, and implement appropriate treatment plans
• Team Training: Mentor and train crew members in professional gardening techniques, equipment safety, and best practices
• Asset Management: Ensure the proper care, organization, and maintenance of company vehicles, tools, and equipment

Requirements & Qualifications:

Horticultural Expertise: A strong working knowledge of ornamental plants, including annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs, is required

Education: A degree in Horticulture or a related field is preferred, though equivalent professional experience will be considered

Licensing:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Certified Pesticide Applicator License
• Certified Virginia Horticulturist (VNLA) designation, or the ability to obtain certification within six months of hire

Professionalism: Must be self-motivated, organized, and capable of prioritizing tasks independently. We value candidates who are customer-oriented, punctual, and presentable

Availability: Ability to work 40–50 hours per week during peak seasons

Benefits & Compensation

• Comprehensive Insurance: Competitive health insurance and life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO policy to support a healthy work-life balance
• Employee Discount: Exclusive staff discounts on all plants and products at our Garden Center
• Professional Development: Access to specialized leadership training to help grow your career
• Performance Bonuses: Opportunities for performance-based bonuses to reward excellence and efficiency
• Compensation: Commensurate with experience.

Pay: From $38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Horticulture: 3 years (Required)
• Landscape maintenance: 3 years (Preferred)
• Native plants: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Pesticide Applicator’s License (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Required)
• Virginia Horticulturist (VNLA) (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38,000