Assistant Horticulturist

Algonquin Golf Club; Webster Groves (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Training and Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Algonquin Golf Club is seeking a Horticulture Assistant to support the horticulturist with daily outdoor plant care, including planting, pruning, watering, and mulching. The role requires a passion for gardening and attention to detail in varied weather conditions.

The position involves handling gardening tasks, operating tools, and maintaining equipment. Training and advancement opportunities are available within a full-time work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Horticulture Assistant or similar role.
• Knowledge of basic gardening tasks and plant care.
• Familiarity with gardening tools and equipment.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and spend long periods outdoors.
• Good observation skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Completion of a relevant apprenticeship or certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planting, watering, pruning, and fertilizing of plants.
• Maintain gardening tools and equipment.
• Identify plant diseases and pests, and implement control measures.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of all gardening areas.
• Mulching.
• Watering planters.
• Weeding landscape beds.
• Planting annuals.

Skills

Keen eye for detail

Passion for gardening

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Physical endurance outdoors

Education

Apprenticeship or certification in horticulture

Tools

Gardening tools

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Algonquin Golf Club - SAINT LOUIS, MO 63122

Job Category: Facilities

Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic person to join our team and assist our horticulturist with day-to-day operations. Duties include planting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, and generally maintaining plants. The ideal candidate will have a passion for gardening, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planting, watering, pruning, and fertilizing of plants
• Help with the maintenance and organization of gardening tools and equipment
• Identify plant diseases and pests, and implement control measures
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of all gardening areas
• Mulching
• Watering Planters
• Weeding Landscape Beds
• Planting Annuals

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Training and Advancement opportunities

Additional Information

Job Title: Horticulture Assistant

Work Environment: Majority of work will be outdoors in various weather conditions. Physical exertion is expected.

Salary: Salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications

Employment Type: Full-time including some weekends during summer months

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Horticulture Assistant or similar role
• Knowledge of basic gardening tasks and plant care
• Familiarity with gardening tools and equipment
• Ability to lift heavy objects and spend long periods outdoors
• Good observation skills and a keen eye for detail
• Completion of a relevant apprenticeship or certification