Horticulturist
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Start Date: Immediate Compensation: $55,000-$65,000 per year
Owners of a 15-acre private estate in Putnam County, NY are seeking a full time horticulturist to assist in the maintenance and development of gardens, lawns, woodlands, and collection of shrubs/trees. The horticulturist must be a detail-oriented, self-motivated individual physically capable and willing to work outside in all weather conditions both within a team and on individual tasks.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Assist in a comprehensive property maintenance program for the property’s diverse landscape including: mature trees, gardens, lawns, meadows, vegetable garden, orchard, annuals and perennials.
- Planting of container, B&B, bare root herbaceous, shrub and tree material.
- Design and plant new gardens and flower beds
- Garden and hardscape maintenance including pruning, weeding, mulching, watering, deadheading, edging, trimming and debris clean up.
- Help maintain an integrated pest management (IPM) program by recognizing and reporting pest and disease problems. Use of environmentally responsible herbicides, pesticides and materials to implement plant health care goals.
- Use of power equipment for the maintenance of lawns and gardens including: lawn mowers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, chain saws, backpack blowers, RTV and tractor.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Evidence of a strong interest in plants and horticulture
- Working knowledge of best horticultural practices and techniques
- Experience working outside
- Self-motivated and attentive to details
- Valid driver’s license.
Additional Information
Type. Full time
- 40 hours per week March – November
- 20 hours per week December - February
- 10 paid vacation days plus 8 national holidays
- Tuition reimbursement for continuing education credits in the winter
Contact Information
Maidenhair Glade
Contact Name: Ethan Berman
Email: jamudress@gmail.com