What are the responsibilities and job description for the Horticultural Specialist/Landscaper position at WILLOW VALLEY ASSOCIATES, INC?
Seasonal and Full Time year-round position available! Schedule typically consists of Monday through Thursday 7am-4pm; Friday 7am-1pm.
About the Role
Are you ready to turn outdoor spaces into vibrant, welcoming environments? Willow Valley is looking for a friendly, outgoing Horticulture Specialist landscape crew member to join our team! You’ll help create beautiful landscapes for guests, residents, and the community—while enjoying fresh air and fresh scenery every day.
What You’ll Do
- Coordinate our annual flower program—select, order, and plant gorgeous blooms
- Trim, prune, mulch, and maintain landscape beds, trees, and shrubs
- Keep our grounds spotless—pick up litter, rake leaves, and shovel snow (be a winter hero!)
- Water lawns, shrubs, and annuals to keep everything lush
- Diagnose and treat plant pests and diseases—be our plant doctor!
- Coach and train new team members, and help with special projects
- Be a friendly face—answer questions and help guests, residents, and the public
- Operate snow removal equipment and spread salt for safety in winter
- Perform other hands-on tasks to keep our property looking its best
What You Bring
- A love for the outdoors and working with people
- High school diploma or GED (horticulture experience is a plus!)
- Valid PA driver’s license (required for full-time)
- Pennsylvania Commercial Pesticide Applicators License (a plus)
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in all weather conditions
- Basic computer skills (we’ll teach you our system)
- Safety-first mindset and a knack for solving practical problems. This is a Safety Sensitive Position as defined in the Drug Free Workplace Policy.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Work outside in beautiful Lancaster County every day
- Be part of a friendly, supportive team
- Make a real impact on the community’s environment and experience
- Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance
- Competitive pay and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, Birthday PTO, Holiday Pay)
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program
- Access to a variety of local and national employee discounted programs.
- Work/life balance
Ready to dig in and grow your career?
Apply today and help us make Willow Valley bloom!
Willow Valley Associates is an equal opportunity employer.