What are the responsibilities and job description for the Horticultural Specialist / Landscaper position at WILLOW VALLEY ASSOCIATES, INC?
Horticulture Specialist / Landscaper (Full-Time, Year-Round)
Schedule typically consists of Monday–Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Friday 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
About the Role
Are you ready to turn outdoor spaces into vibrant, welcoming environments? Willow Valley is looking for a full-time Horticulture Specialist / Landscaper to help maintain and enhance our beautiful outdoor spaces in Willow Street, PA.
Join a friendly, team-oriented environment where your work directly impacts the experience of guests, residents, and the community.
What You’ll Do as a Horticulture Specialist / Landscaper
- Coordinate our annual flower program—select, order, and plant gorgeous blooms
- Perform groundskeeping tasking including trimming, pruning, mulching, and maintaining 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 winter grounds maintenance
- Perform other hands-on tasks to keep our property looking its best
What You Bring as a Horticulture Specialist / Landscaper
- 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.