Gardener-Horticulturist

Cayuga Landscape Company; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance after 90 days

Paid holidays after 90 days

Continuing education

Over-time opportunities

Job summary

Cayuga Landscape Company is looking for a Gardener/Horticulturalist to care for plants in various settings. The role requires horticultural expertise, customer service skills, and the ability to work independently outdoors. A friendly and supportive workplace offers benefits including health insurance and continuing education!

Qualifications

• Experience caring for various plants in residential and commercial settings.
• Ability to identify landscape plants and common weeds/pests.
• Clean NYS driver's license is a must.

Responsibilities

• Work independently or with an assistant.
• Operate small equipment and perform pruning tasks.
• Fill out paperwork accurately.

Skills

Horticultural knowledge

Customer service

Attention to detail

Pruning techniques

Job description

Cayuga Landscape is seeking a Gardener/ Horticulturalist to join our team. The candidate must be well-versed in horticultural knowledge and have extensive and proven experience caring for various plants in residential and commercial settings. Identification of landscape plants, familiarity with common weeds and pests, pruning techniques, small equipment operation, and excellent customer service are required.

Typically, the Gardener/Horticulturist works independently, or with an assistant. Supervisory experience and experience operating equipment are beneficial, but not essential. You must be able to work outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions and be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Candidates must also write clearly and have good attention to detail when filling out paperwork. Certifications and licenses are a plus. Must have a clean NYS driver’s license.

This is a full-time, hourly, seasonal position. We offer many benefits including readily available over-time, health insurance and paid holidays after 90 days, and continuing education. We are a diverse group and offer a friendly and fulfilling work environment.

Salary (based on experience): $20.00-$24.00/hr.

To apply, please click on the link below. Once completed, please email the application and a copy of your resume to [e-mail] .