Gardener I - Gardens - Reserve

The Biltmore Company; Reserve (LA); On-site; USD 18,582 - 26,465; Part time

Job summary

The Biltmore Company in Reserve, LA is seeking a Gardener I to support our Horticulture crews. This entry-level role focuses on general plant installation, maintenance, and related duties, with up to 20 hours per week.

Starting pay is $16.35 per hour, with shifts typically 7am to 3pm, and opportunities to assist with projects and events. The position requires a high school diploma and basic plant knowledge, and emphasizes safe operation of equipment and guest-facing service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Some experience with installation and maintenance of annuals, perennials, and shrubs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must obtain WPS certification within 10 days of hire.
• Valid driver's license and be at least 19 years old.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic grounds maintenance including cleanup, mowing, trimming.
• Assist with planting, bed preparation, weeding, and watering.
• Identify common woody and herbaceous plants.
• Operate basic grounds equipment after training and with PPE.
• Support fertilizer and pesticide applications under supervision.
• Work weekends, overtime as required.

Skills

Plant identification

Independent work

Teamwork

Guest service

Equipment operation

Proactive initiative

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Tractors

Mowers

Hand tools

Job description

## Gardener I - Gardens - ReserveApplylocations: Biltmore Estatetime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR103341**Job Description****Job Description:**The starting pay range for this position begins at $16.35/hour and is based on the level of qualifications and relevant experience above the minimum requirements. Reserve: a position working up to 20 hours per week (between 100-999 hours per year)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.**Reserve Hours:**1st Shift (generally 7am - 3pm)Two 8 hour days/week, or three 5 hour days (Mon thru Fri)**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 and external). 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 temperature and conditions. 5. Ability to work safely with and around pesticides and other chemicals.