Landscape Pruning Technician (Fine Floral and Gardening) (Finance)
Landscape Pruning Technician / Fine Floral and Gardening
Join our Fine Floral and Gardening team and work with your love of flowers! You will install and maintain Perennial, Annual and Vegetable Gardens, Seasonal Floral Pots, and Holiday Décor both Interior and Exterior. You will provide property enhancements to high-end residential properties in lower Fairfield County, CT and Westchester County, NY. Our busy team must be available for scheduled hours of 10 to 12 hours per day during peak season and some Saturdays when needed.
Requirements: · Must have a strong knowledge of perennials, annuals, vegetables, herbs and woody ornamentals with some past experience in installation and maintenance of plant material. Possess a strong knowledge of industry standards for floral care and landscape maintenance. · Complete work orders, timesheets, and receipts for fine gardening jobs on a daily basis. · Wear the appropriate Glengate uniform at all times. · Must have a valid drivers license and a reliable means of transportation · Maintain a clean and orderly yard. Ensure that all equipment, trucks, tools, and materials are returned and stored in the proper location and secured/locked.
Experience: · Two or Four year Degree in horticulture, floriculture, greenhouse management, or related field · Formally trained / Experienced in horticulturally correct pruning techniques strongly preferred · Must be self-motivated and team oriented and able to perform independently without direct supervision to complete team goals. · Excellent communication skills. · Strong in annual and perennial plant identification · Strong knowledge of proper gardening practices - staking, pinching back, deadheading, etc. · Strong knowledge of vegetable and herb care · Able to design and install annual flowerbeds, vegetable and herb gardens, and container plantings · Knowledge of common insect and disease problems in landscapes and how to remedy · Accurately fill out timesheets, work orders, other paperwork
Glengate is an award-winning company celebrating 50 years of exceptional design/build projects and 5-star property and pool maintenance, specializing in one of a kind swimming pools and landscapes and fulfilling our client's dreams. We are a many-faceted and multi-cultural organization employing 175 people of diverse roles, skill sets, experience, and nationalities. Because we are in great demand and experiencing substantial growth we are offering sought after opportunities to work for Glengate, one of the most prestigious and desired employers in our area.
Located just 40 minutes outside of New York City, our employees have worked for Glengate for years - even decades - enabling us to stand behind our work with an unparalleled lifetime guarantee. Visit us at www.glengatecompany.com to learn more about the beautiful spaces we create!