Fine Gardening Crew Member
19 days ago
Stamford
Job Description Job highlights Identified by Google from the original job post Qualifications • Proven experience in horticulture, landscaping, or a related field, • Strong knowledge of perennial/annual plant care and maintenance, • Ability to identify plant diseases, pests, and other common issues, • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well independently and in a team, • Ability to work in various weather conditions, • Physical stamina includes standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and using hands and arms for extended periods of time, • Must be able to lift 30 lbs, • The Perks, • This role is ideal for a confident, hands –on leader who enjoys both leading a team and working independently on fine landscape details, • This is a seasonal full-time position from April to mid-November with potential for overtime as needed during peak season, • As a Fine Gardening Crew Leader, you’ll enjoy a dynamic role that combines leadership, independence, and hands- on work:, • Design, plant, and maintain seasonal containers and planters throughout the year, • Perform routine planter and garden maintenance, • Lead, and support a fine gardening crew in a collaborative, team-oriented environment, • Monitor plant health, including staking, deadheading, and removing damaged or diseased material, • Weed in beds if needed while visiting a property, • Perform basic pruning of perennials and small shrubs, • Assist with small plant installation.Responsibilities: As a Fine Gardening Crew Leader, you’ll enjoy a dynamic role that combines leadership, independence, and hands- on work: • Design, plant, and maintain seasonal containers and planters throughout the year, • Perform routine planter and garden maintenance, • Lead, and support a fine gardening crew in a collaborative, team-oriented environment, • Monitor plant health, including staking, deadheading, and removing damaged or diseased material, • Weed in beds if needed while visiting a property, • Perform basic pruning of perennials and small shrubs, • Assist with small plant installation Qualifications: • Proven experience in horticulture, landscaping, or a related field, • Strong knowledge of perennial/annual plant care and maintenance, • Ability to identify plant diseases, pests, and other common issues, • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well independently and in a team, • Ability to work in various weather conditions, • Physical stamina includes standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and using hands and arms for extended periods of time, • Must be able to lift 30 lbs., • Attention to detail and a passion for plant care The Perks Position Range: $22/HR - $30/HRCompany DescriptionEstablished in 1945, The Gerbert and Sons Landscaping and Irrigation Company is an award winning, full service landscape design/build/maintenance firm. We service some of the most outstanding, high-end residential properties in Lower Fairfield and Westchester Counties.Established in 1945, The Gerbert and Sons Landscaping and Irrigation Company is an award winning, full service landscape design/build/maintenance firm. We service some of the most outstanding, high-end residential properties in Lower Fairfield and Westchester Counties.