Horticulturist , Landscaper , Gardener

Experienced Gardener / Horticulturist / Landscaper
Experienced Gardener/Horticulturist

Fine Gardening business - Poulsbo, WA

$15 - $18 per hour DOE

Full-time (35 to 45 hrs a week)

Job locations: Poulsbo, Indianola, Bainbridge Island, Belfair, and Port Ludlow.

At Arbutus Garden Management, there is a strong emphasis on horticulturally and holistic inspired gardening. We take pride in creating a sanctuary for our clients. They appreciate our knowledgeable staff and detailed gardening approach.

Arbutus Garden Management is looking for people who want a career in the Horticulture field. Joining our family-run business offers a positive work environment with the intimacy of a close crew. We need a team that can communicate and consult each other around the many facets of garden Management. Your input will be valued and encouraged. Do you enjoy the idea of solving the evolving needs of our clients' gardens? DO you feel one of your qualities offers a balanced mix of being reliable and adaptable?

Great! Keep reading.

We are looking for an employee who is detail-oriented and able to work with a sense of urgency. Those demonstrating motivation and commitment can expect to advance rapidly. We are willing to promote the right people into management roles once they have proven themselves in the field.

We encourage all our employees to learn and expand knowledge in all aspects of gardening. We support you in pursuing educational opportunities relevant to the field, including financial support and bonuses for approved classes, events, and professional certifications.

Requirements:

• 2-3 years of Horticulture experience and/or education. (We would consider a person who is interested in a horticulture career. )
• Communicating any/ all issues that arise in the field to the supervisor.
• Ensuring that crew members are following all safety requirements.
• You must be familiar with a wide range of typical northwest garden plants, including trees and shrubs, both in identification and care.
• You need to be able to identify symptoms of plant stress, including nutrient problems, diseases, water needs, and insect damage.
• Ability to provide feedback on issues in the field and give potential solutions.
• You need to be willing and able to go to ALL of our clients' gardens, including Bainbridge Island, Indianola, and Hood Canal, at times using your vehicle to meet on site. With C-19 we are not able to offer car-pooling, and you may need to bring tools with you.
• Work outside in all weather, performing activities including but not limited to; bending, kneeling, lifting, stooping, squatting, reaching, and walking on uneven surfaces for long periods of time.
• Operating edgers, line trimmers, power aerators, mechanical thatcher, lawnmower, and pressure washer.
• Clean driving record and ability to drive company vehicles if needed.

Expectations:

• Ability to arrive at work on time each day.
• Dependable and able to work both independently and in a diverse team environment, rain, or shine.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Positive attitude.
• Consistent ability to interact with co-workers, clients, and the community responsibly and professionally.
• Hard-working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• You must be a meticulous weeder with the ability to differentiate between weeds and ornamental plants.
• Attention to detail and ability to see the whole picture.
• Ability to creatively and practically solve problems.
• Experience with correct methods of pruning is highly encouraged.
• Ability to lift fifty pounds regularly.

We are a small company and want a team member who works well with us. Our team is flexible, fair, generous, and crazy about cool plants.

We are expanding in some specialized areas. Let us know if you have experience with seasonal/container gardening, pruning, and garden inoculations.

Work is full-time year-round; at times, weather can cause our days to be shortened or canceled.

If you believe you would be a good fit for this position, please send us an email with an attached resume. We will be looking for a cover letter Introducing yourself, outlying your skills, experience, and why you would be a good fit for our company. Please include three professional references.

Promising candidates will have a remote interview.
Related keywords: horticulture, horticulturist, gardener, garden

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 considerations:
We are taking C-19 seriously and using the recommended precautions.

Experience:

• Horticulture: 1 year (Preferred)
• Gardening: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity

Company's Facebook page:

• https://www.facebook.com/Arbutus-Landscaping-412134992222130

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place