Horticulture Team Member

Paradise Landscaping; North Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Paradise Landscaping is seeking a dedicated Horticulturist to promote healthy growth and beauty of lawns and plantings. You will prune, mulch, apply fertilizers and insecticides, and adjust watering while supporting plant health care for perennials and annuals.

You may lead a small team during workload peaks and seasonal demands. The role reports to the president or an assistant and requires strong field skills, customer interaction, and safe equipment operation on a field-based site in North

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication skills to build rapport with clients.
• Horticultural knowledge including plant healthcare and pruning experience.
• Strong observational and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Professional communication with customers and genuine care for their needs.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Preferred: knowledge of regional plants, irrigation, drainage, turf and lighting.
• Familiarity with pump operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plant identification and proper pruning techniques.
• Inventory management and order processing.
• Research industry standards and use quality products.
• Safely operate equipment and perform daily maintenance.
• Attend required meetings or inspections.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and data.
• Communicate property conditions and field issues to management.
• Complete assigned documentation tasks using a company device.
• Operate and maintain equipment for applications.

Skills

Plant healthcare

Hand pruning

Selective pruning

Verbal communication

Customer interaction

Observational skills

Analytical problem solving

Driver's license

Regional plants knowledge

Irrigation knowledge

Pump operations familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Paid Time Off
• Career Growth Opportunities

Job Summary

As a Horticulturist at Paradise Landscaping, you will play a crucial role in promoting healthy growth and enhancing the beauty of lawns and plantings. Your responsibilities include pruning, mulching, fertilizer and insecticide applications, and making watering adjustments. The Horticulturist will actively contribute to the overall health and development of plants, perennials, and annuals, solving client problems related to plant health care.

This field position, reporting to the president or assistant, may lead a small team (1-2 additional members) based on workload and seasonal demands.

Responsibilities

• Plant identification and proper pruning techniques.
• Inventory management and order processing.
• Research industry standards and use quality products.
• Safely operate equipment and perform daily maintenance.
• Attend required meetings or inspections.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and technical data.
• Communicate property conditions and field issues to management.
• Complete assigned documentation tasks using a company-provided mobile device.
• Operate and maintain equipment for applications.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to build rapport
• Horticultural knowledge, including plant healthcare, hand pruning, and selective pruning experience
• Observational and analytical problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate professionally and interact with customers, expressing sincere concern for their needs
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Preferred:
  • Knowledge of common regional plants, irrigation, watering needs, drainage, turf, and lighting systems
  • Familiarity with pump operations