Gardener

Mariani Premier Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

Long-Term Disability and Life

Paid time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Mariani Premier Group is seeking a Gardener to provide high-level horticultural expertise for various client properties. This role requires strong plant care knowledge and the ability to develop maintenance plans for optimal presentation.

Responsibilities include nurturing plants, maintaining property cleanliness, and effective communication with clients. The position offers competitive pay and numerous benefits including insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of annuals, perennials, and general plant care.
• Advanced pruning and shaping skills are necessary.
• Requires physical capability to lift 50 lbs and endure outdoor weather.

Responsibilities

• Nurture different plant materials including flowers and shrubs.
• Develop and implement maintenance plans for client properties.
• Communicate with clients to ensure expectations are met.

Skills

Plant care

Communication

Team mentoring

Attention to detail

Irrigation systems knowledge

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

BS Degree in Horticulture

5+ years of experience

Tools

Gardening tools

Light gardening machinery

Job description

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.

Job Overview

OEG is searching for top Talent!

Our Gardener plays a critical role in providing on-going high-level and detailed horticultural expertise to residential, commercial and client properties, including management of naturalized areas, and production kitchen gardens, along with detailed fine pruning, management of perennials and flower beds. Installing and maintaining container displays, assisting with seasonal and holiday décor, working closely with leaders and assisting in mentoring team members, ensuring optimal health and aesthetics for all plant materials with the goal of ensuring client expectations are met.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Nurturing all types of different plant materials, including flowers, shrubs and trees
• Demonstrate proactive ownership of the client properties, anticipating needs before they arise.
• Ensure every detail—edges, lines, plant health, symmetry, and cleanliness is executed to perfection.
• Develop and implement weekly, monthly, and seasonal maintenance plans.
• Maintain high standards of client property presentation and cleanliness.
• Communicate effectively with Client Reps and other team members, including clients at times to ensure highest expectations are met.
• Identify issues and recommend appropriate steps to all client concerns
• Maintaining the optimal health of plant materials by watering, fertilizing, pruning, dead heading and trimming
• Using and maintaining gardening tools and light gardening machinery
• Identify and treat diseases, along with other issues with garden plants
• Maintain greenhouses and client environments where plants are living
• Collect specimens of plants, mosses, and fungi for research
• Identify and diagnose pest and plant diseases, ensuring environmental conditions are healthy.
• Performing edging, weeding, fertilizing, mulching and other services as needed.
• Maintain complete discretion regarding the estate, owners, guests, and property operations.
• Monitor inventory of supplies and place orders as needed.
• Comply with safety and environmental regulations at all times, including safety protocols for chemical usage.
• Ability to work well under pressure in an ever-changing environment.

Job Requirements

• A BS Degree in Horticulture or related field, or
• 5+ years of experience in a horticulture related role required
• Strong knowledge of annuals, perennials, and general plant care required.
• Advanced pruning and shaping skills.
• Proven ability to mentor and guide team members.
• Highly effective communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to interpret design plans and layouts.
• Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs, bending, kneeling and standing for long periods
• Comfortable enduring variable outdoor weather elements.
• Understanding of irrigation systems desired.
• Valid driver’s license required; ability to drive company vehicles.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.

The Perks

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• FSA/HSA
• PerkSpot
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service)

Position Range

$32.00 per hour - $38.00 per hour

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Employers can only E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9.

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.