Estate Gardening Crew Leader

Mariani Enterprises, LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Bonus incentive

Health insurance

401K with match

Uniforms

Growth opportunities

Pay transparency

Job summary

Mariani Enterprises LLC is seeking an Estate Gardening Crew Leader to manage a range of gardens from estate grounds to terrace planters. You will supervise crew, coordinate with clients, and ensure plant health, pruning, and timely communication while on the road and at sites.

Requirements include 2-3 years landscaping experience, knowledge of horticultural practices, ability to drive a large pickup, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in all weather.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years landscaping experience and knowledge of horticultural practices.
• Ability to drive a large pickup and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong communication with clients, managers and team members.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and dependable in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain perennials and annuals in residential gardens.
• Perform pruning and shaping of shrubs and lawn care tasks.
• Conduct Boxwood care and hedging.
• Ensure overall health and growth of plants.
• Communicate effectively with clients, managers and team members and escalate issues as needed.
• Prompt responses to messages via email, text and phone.
• Track time and materials for crew members and jobsites, with some computer work.

Skills

Landscaping

Communication

Time management

Project management

Professionalism

Detail-oriented

Computer skills

Outdoors passion

MD Driver's license

Weather resilience

Physical fitness

Tools

Blowers

Weed wacker

Backpack sprayer

Telescoping pruners

Auger

Push mower

Hand tools

Job description

Estate Gardening Crew Leader

Pay rate: $19 - $27/hour depending on experience

Company Overview

Work With The Best We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a “family of family companies” across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one of our many company locations nationwide. Learn from the top experts in the field and work on some of the country’s largest and most complex landscape projects. Take advantage of opportunities to share and exchange best practices across our network. The opportunities are endless.

Planted Earth is a distinguished Residential Landscape Contracting and Maintenance company, renowned for working with the region's most talented Landscape Architects. We install and maintain premier landscapes across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. Our vision of "Doing Things Better" encompasses superior customer service, exceptional plant material, industry-leading partners, and most importantly, a steadfast commitment to nurturing client relationships.

Visit us at https://plantedearthlandscaping.com/ to learn more about us and see our portfolio of properties!

Opportunity

We are currently seeking an Estate Gardening Crew Leader who is passionate about gardening and maintenance, healthy & vibrant plants and the beautiful outdoors, and is committed to professional growth and improvement.

You will manage a diverse range of gardens, from cozy courtyard plantings and detailed estate gardens to terrace planters and green roofs. Your role will be integral in maintaining effective communication with our clientele who share a passion for plants and gardens. You should be comfortable with driving a large pick-up truck to jobs, climbing a ladder up to 10 feet, lifting up to 50 lbs., and spending much of the day on the road or at client sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain perennials and annuals in residential gardens
• Perform pruning and shaping of shrubs, push mower, landscaping duties
• Conduct Boxwood care and hedging
• Ensure overall health and growth of the plants
• Communicate effectively with clients, managers and team members, and escalates issues that require additional attention
• Prompt/Timely response to all messages from Team and Clients, including email, text and phone
• Tracking time and material for crew members and jobsites, with occasional computer work

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of landscaping experience
• Knowledge in sound horticultural practices, pest ID, and proper pruning techniques
• Experience with lawn maintenance equipment including blowers, weed wacker, backpack sprayer, telescoping pruners, auger, push mower, hand tools
• Strong time management and demonstrated project management skills
• Clear communication skills and ability to deal directly with high-end clients
• Professionalism and attention to detail
• Solid computer skills
• Passion for the outdoors and horticulture
• Current MD driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Physical ability to bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Vacation Days
• Bonus Incentive
• Health, dental, vision and drug insurance
• 401K with company match and training in horticultural skills
• Uniforms and safety gear provided
• Abundant opportunities for growth & advancement
• Pay Transparency

Mariani Enterprises LLC is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees with an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed.

Mariani Enterprises LLC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.

Position Range: $19 - $27

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Mariani Enterprises, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

Frank Mariani had a vision. As the leader of one of the nation’s largest and most respected landscaping companies, he had came across many like-minded businesses in his travels. These companies shared similar ambitions, values and challenges. He asked himself if it would be possible to create the ultimate industry peer group to help these companies become even better at servicing clients, creating opportunities for their associates and building a more secure future for all. Thus, the Mariani Premier Group was born.