Horticultural Maintenance Technician

Hively Landscapes; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Health savings account

Simple IRA with company match

Employee discounts

Job summary

A full-service landscaping contractor is seeking dedicated Landscape Maintenance Technicians to join their team in Pennsylvania. The role involves executing various horticultural services like mulching and pruning while maintaining teamwork and professionalism. Candidates should have at least one year of horticultural experience, a valid driver’s license, and the capability to work in varying weather conditions. Compensation ranges from $18 to $22 per hour along with comprehensive benefits including paid time off and insurance coverage.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license required for daily commuting.
• 1+ years of horticulture or gardening experience.

Responsibilities

• Arrive ready to collaborate at the Dover location.
• Plan daily tasks and load tools for job sites.
• Deliver excellent customer service in a team environment.
• Execute horticultural services such as mulching and pruning.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Horticultural skills

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Horticultural equipment

Job description

Hively Landscapes, established in 1968, is a reputable full‑service landscaping contractor known for its commitment to fairness, honesty, and excellence. We specialize in the design, installation, and maintenance of residential landscapes. Our core values—honesty, integrity, value, loyalty, and putting people first—are reflected in every project we undertake. We are currently seeking dedicated Landscape Maintenance Technicians to join our team in a collaborative and professional environment that values growth and input. This role offers the opportunity to work with a team of experts, providing essential horticultural services and enhancing skills in plant care.

Responsibilities

• Arrive punctually at our Dover, PA location, ready to collaborate with the team.
• Plan daily tasks, load tools and equipment for job sites.
• Travel to and from job sites using our modern fleet of vehicles.
• Deliver excellent customer service and contribute positively to the team.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and demonstrate respect at all times.
• Perform basic maintenance on equipment and ensure its proper care.
• Execute horticultural services such as mulching, pruning, planting, and garden maintenance.
• Seize opportunities to expand horticultural expertise and enhance skills in plant care.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to commute to the office location daily.
• 1+ years of professional horticulture or gardening experience.
• Experience with hand tools, power tools, and horticultural equipment.
• Strong teamwork skills and open communication abilities.
• Organizational and multi‑tasking skills.
• Willingness to learn new skills and take direction from others.
• Ability to pass the U.S. Department of Transportation physical and random drug and alcohol testing.
• Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs., bend, twist, kneel, and work with hands and tools.
• Capability to work in various weather conditions, including excessive heat, cold, wet, and dry environments.

Compensation

$18-22/hour

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Health savings account
• Simple IRA with company match
• Referral program
• Employee discounts
• All benefits maintained during the "off-season"