Gardener I - Conservatory - Reserve

Biltmore Workforce Management; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Biltmore Workforce Management is seeking an entry-level Gardener I to support horticulture crews with planting, maintenance, and related duties on site. The role involves assisting with installations, weed control, watering, pest management, and special events as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma, plant knowledge, and the ability to work with guests. You will operate basic gardening tools and be open to certification and safe handling of equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience with annuals, perennials, shrubs and basic plant ID.
• Independent and team work ability; proactive mindset.
• Good judgment and guest service focus.
• Comfort working with guests in a service setting.
• Ability to operate basic grounds equipment safely.
• WPS certification within 10 days of hire.
• Valid driver's license and ability to be 19+ years old.

Responsibilities

• Perform general grounds maintenance: cleanup, trash removal, weeding, mowing, mulching.
• Assist gardening duties: bed prep, plant installation, cultivation, watering, limited pest control.
• Identify common woody/herbaceous plants in work area.
• Report plant health issues to Supervisor promptly.
• Work weekends/overtime as needed; maintain reliability.
• Operate basic grounds equipment after training with PPE.
• Use hand tools safely (shovels, rakes, hoes, saws).
• Assist in fertilizer/pesticide applications under supervision.
• Apply proper watering techniques and care for plantings.
• Support other duties as required.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Plant identification

Teamwork

Guest service

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

WPS certification

Driver's license

Age 19+

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description

Job Description:

The starting pay range for this position begins at $16.32 per hour and is based on the level of qualifications and relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

This is an entry level, support position for the Horticulture crews and will be charged with general plant installation, maintenance, and other duties as assigned. Responsibility will include assisting with operations to include weeding, mowing, clean up and maintenance, watering, and pest control. The Gardener I will also help with special projects and events as needed.

Schedule may vary, but typically will work 5 hours/day, 2 days/week, Monday - Friday

Reserve: A position working up to 20 hours per week (between 100-999 hours per year)

Requirements:

• 1. High school diploma.
• 2. Must have some previous experience with the installation, maintenance, and care of annuals, perennials, and shrubs; should be comfortable with basic plant identification.
• 3. Should be capable of working both independently with little supervision as well as a team; the ability to be proactive and take initiative where appropriate is essential.
• 4. Must be able to exercise good judgment.
• 5. Demonstrated commitment to providing world class guest service (internal andexternal).
• 6. Should be comfortable interacting with guests and working in a guest service environment.
• 7. Ability to operate small gardening equipment and machinery safely (tractors, mowers, etc.) and associated motorized equipment
• 8. Become WPS certified within 10 days of hire.
• 9. Must have a valid driver's license and be at lest 19 years of age

Essential Job Duties:

• 1. Performs basic ground maintenance duties including but not limited to: general cleanup, trash removal, weeding, mowing, hauling and chipping brush.
• 2. Assists in basic gardening duties with supervision including but not limited to: preparing beds and installing plants, maintaining planted areas by cultivation, weeding, watering, limited pest control, mulching and staking.
• 3. Recognizes significant woody and herbaceous plants in their work area by the plant's common name.
• 4. Recognizes plant problems and brings them to the attention of the Supervisor
• 5. Reliably works as scheduled to include weekends, emergency duty and overtime as required.
• 6. Operates basic grounds equipment after appropriate training and always with appropriate personal protection equipment.
• 7. Safely and efficiently operates various hand tools including shovels, rakes, hoes, and hand saws.
• 8. Assists in application of fertilizers and/or pesticides as required, with supervision.
• 9. Uses proper watering techniques.
• 10. Other duties as required.

Physical Requirements:

• 1. Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time; must be able to kneel, stoop, bend, reach below and overhead.
• 2. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• 3. Must be able to climb ladders, stairs, and scaffolding as needed.
• 4. Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather with fluctuations in temperatureand conditions.
• 5. Ability to work safely with and around pesticides and other chemicals.