Landscape Associate

Ccmc; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k matching

Paid time off

Job summary

CCMC is seeking a Landscape Associate to oversee grounds in our outdoor community environments. The role focuses on plant care, lawn maintenance, and irrigation system upkeep to uphold high standards.

You will collaborate with the Landscape Division, meet with residents, and ensure safety and quality in all landscaping tasks. Valid driver’s license and US work eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with plants and grounds upkeep
• Understanding of horticulture and landscape design
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must have valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Master Gardener certification or related landscaping experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee grounds and ensure landscaping matches community standards
• Plant, replace, fertilize, and weed beds to high standards
• Repair and maintain irrigation systems and ensure operability
• Trimming and care of flowerbeds and beds
• Coordinate with Landscape Division Supervisors on needs
• Meet with residents to discuss issues and concerns
• Perform duties with meticulous care and high quality

Skills

Plant care

Lawn maintenance

Horticulture

Communication skills

Driver's license

Work eligibility

Master Gardener

Job description

Do you have a green thumb and thrive while working in the outdoors? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your gardening or landscaping skills in beautiful surroundings?

We are CCMC, a community management company specializing in master-planned communities. Our vision of inspiring a resident-centric focus is brought to life by our core values: Integrity, Respect, Service and Community.

About the community:

We are an innovative new town that sets a completely new standard for sustainable, responsible growth. Our community combines the best of America’s great hometown traditions with all the conveniences of today and tomorrow. From the largest solar-plus‑storage system operating in the U.S. today, the expansive public green spaces and trails to the gigabyte of fiber‑optic connectivity standard to every home and free Wi‑Fi everywhere you may roam, it is a place where families can benefit from the most advanced technologies, then walk out their doors to reconnect with nature and neighbors. We have a very robust Lifestyle program, hosting numerous lifestyle events annually.

At CCMC, our Landscape Associate will oversee the grounds and ensure that the Landscape vendors landscaping matches the iconic role that the Developer has for the community.

What you’ll accomplish:

• The Landscape Associate will work with the Landscape Division to ensure that the grounds and plant beds within the service areas have superior landscaping and upkeep.
• Ensure planting and replacing of plants is completed to high standards
• Ensure fertilizing and weeding is completed to high standards
• Providing services and repairing irrigation systems as needed
• Ensuring irrigation systems are operable
• Ensure trimming and caring for flowerbed plants completed to high standards
• Communicating with Landscape Division Supervisors in regard to landscaping needs
• Meeting with Residents to discuss issues and concerns
• All essential duties are expected to be completed at a high caliber, and will require meticulous care

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working with plants and conducting lawn maintenance
• Understanding of horticulture and landscape design
• Communication skills; written and verbal Minimum Qualifications
• Valid driver’s license and an excellent driving record
• Experience taking care of plants and grounds
• Eligibility to work in the United States
• Master Gardener certification, or ownership of, or employment in, landscaping agency

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive pay of $20/hr
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
• Wellness program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company‑matching 401k contributions
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, medical, and volunteering
• Paid parental leave
• Training and educational assistance
• Support programs, including Employee Assistance Program and Calm Health
• Optional benefits including short‑and‑long‑term disability, life insurance, and pet insurance
• Most importantly, a caring team who is dedicated to your success!

Physical Requirements & Other Requirements

• Ability to routinely lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat and cold.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license in the state of employment and maintain a clear motor vehicle record.
• Must have reliable transportation, as a personal vehicle may be required to perform certain job responsibilities.
• If driving is required, employees must maintain current automobile insurance and report any changes in their driving status to People Operations.
• Motor vehicle records may be reviewed periodically to ensure safety.

If driving is or becomes a requirement of the role, it is expected that you maintain a clear motor vehicle report and hold current automobile insurance. You are also expected to share any changes in your motor vehicle standings with People Operations. Periodically, motor vehicle reports may be run and reviewed to ensure safety.

Important to know:

The Landscape Associate should be physically able to perform and assist in the various roles and responsibilities as described, including the ability to routinely lift 50 pounds, stand for extended periods of time and work outdoors in the heat and cold. Must have a valid driver’s license in the state of employment and must have reliable means of transportation as a personal vehicle may be required to perform certain responsibilities.