Horticulture Technician

Saveway USA Corporation; Middlefield Township (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid training and development

Job summary

Carmel Landscapes in Middlefield, Ohio, seeks a Horticulture Technician to install trees, shrubs and beds, prepare soil, and assist with seasonal maintenance. Work independently or with a crew, follow work orders and site drawings, and support winter snow removal.

Requirements: 3+ years in landscape installation and plant-care, knowledge of soils and plant health, valid driver’s license, ability to lift 50+ pounds, and good communication.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on landscape installation and plant-care experience.
• Strong plant identification and pruning abilities.
• Experience with soil conditions and plant health.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift or move 50+ pounds safely.

Responsibilities

• Plan and complete work independently or with a crew within scope.
• Install trees, shrubs, perennials, mulch and ornamental beds.
• Prepare soil and planting areas with proper depth and spacing.
• Prune trees and shrubs per ANSI A300 standards.
• Identify native plants and weeds and report health concerns.
• Assess soil conditions and interpret test results for amendments.
• Organize deliveries and operate landscape tools safely.
• Protect surrounding plants and communicate with clients.
• Support snow removal and plowing duties year-round.

Skills

Landscape installation experience

Plant identification

Pruning skills

Soil knowledge

Lifting 50+ lbs

Job description

Horticulture Technician

Carmel Landscapes | Middlefield Ohio

Carmel Landscapes is a landscape design and construction company serving Middlefield, the Chagrin Valley and Northeast Ohio. We create beautiful, sustainable landscapes you can grow with, through quality workmanship, responsible care for the site and continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and complete assigned work independently when it is within your demonstrated skills and authorized scope; work with a crew when the task requires it. Clarify unfamiliar work, request help for tasks that need additional people or equipment, and contact management about unexpected conditions or changes before proceeding.
• Install trees, shrubs, perennials, mulch and ornamental beds according to workorders and paper landscape drawings.
• Prepare soil and planting areas, handle plants carefully, and apply appropriate planting depth, spacing, watering and mulching practices.
• Prune trees and shrubs using appropriate methods and applicable ANSI A300 tree care standards; maintain garden beds and seasonal plantings.
• Identify common Ohio native plants and weeds, scout for pests and disease symptoms, and report plant health concerns using integrated pest management principles.
• Assess soil conditions, drainage and moisture; collect soil samples and interpret test results to support appropriate care and amendments.
• Organize plant and material deliveries, operate landscape tools safely, protect surrounding plants and communicate professionally with clients.
• Support snow removal and plowing duties for full-time, year-round employment, following training and assigned responsibilities.

Skills and experience

• 3+ years of hands-on landscape installation and plant-care experience, with demonstrated plant identification and pruning skills.
• Working knowledge of soil conditions, plant health and professional landscape equipment.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record and reliable transportation; truck-and-trailer experience is valuable.
• Ability to perform physical outdoor work and lift or move 50+ pounds safely, using assistance or equipment as needed.
• Ability to organize and complete familiar plant-care work without continuous on-site supervision, recognize the limits of your skills, and communicate progress and concerns clearly.

Company apps and job documentation

• Record job time, plants and materials used, and work completed in company apps.
• Photograph plant conditions and completed work; write clear notes about pests, disease symptoms, watering needs and follow-up tasks.
• Keep records current and report concerns to the designated supervisor or management contact, including when working alone. Complete chemical-application records when assigned and authorized.

Schedule

Full-time, year-round employment includes winter snow removal. Plant-care work follows seasonal needs and weather.

Pay and benefits

$23-27/hour for the advertised experienced role, based on demonstrated skills and ability to perform its responsibilities. This range applies to this position; another available role may have a different pay rate.

• Medical, dental and vision benefits available for eligible full-time employees.
• Paid time off under the company PTO policy.
• Paid holidays off in addition to PTO.
• Paid training and professional development opportunities.

Carmel Landscapes is an equal opportunity employer that values professionalism, quality workmanship and a positive work environment. We welcome qualified candidates from all backgrounds.

Carmel Lanscapes, established in 2008, are professional landscape, horticulture, and outdoor living contractors providing beautiful sustainable landscapes, you can grow with. An organization of Certified Landscape Professionals empowering its staff with professional development and honoring its clients with equitable sustainable services.