Horticulturalist: Mentored by 50+ Year Expert

Drab-to-Fa; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement for horticulture

Job summary

Drab to Fab, a leading landscape design and horticultural service provider in San Diego County, offers an exceptional opportunity to learn under a renowned horticulturist. This full-time role focuses on plant health, proactive stewardship, and ongoing professional development within a community-minded, B Corporation environment.

Ideal candidates are passionate about plants, eager to learn, and ready to grow a long-term career in horticulture while delivering top-notch client service and

Qualifications

• Must pass I-9 verification.
• Ability to communicate in basic English.
• Follow company policies, safety procedures, and professional standards.
• Genuine passion for plants, landscapes, and outdoor work.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and promote plant health across residential properties.
• Perform horticultural maintenance including pruning, weeding, planting, mulching, fertilization, and soil improvement.
• Identify plant stress, pest issues, disease concerns, irrigation deficiencies, and environmental challenges.
• Assist with seasonal horticultural tasks and landscape improvements.
• Support irrigation inspections and basic irrigation troubleshooting.
• Maintain clean, safe, and professional job sites.
• Communicate observations and recommendations to supervisors and team members.
• Continuously develop horticultural knowledge through training and field experience.
• Deliver exceptional client service while representing the Drab to Fab brand professionally.

Skills

I-9 verification

Basic English

Safety procedures

Passion for plants

Willingness to learn

Education

Horticulture coursework

Tools

Irrigation systems

Driver’s License

Job description

Drab to Fab, a leading landscape design and horticultural service provider in San Diego County, offers an exceptional opportunity to learn under a renowned horticulturist. This full-time role focuses on plant health, proactive stewardship, and ongoing professional development within a community-minded, B Corporation environment.

Ideal candidates are passionate about plants, eager to learn, and ready to grow a long-term career in horticulture while delivering top-notch client service and