Outdoor Horticulture Technician

Greenscape; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Greenscape in Holly Springs, NC is seeking a Horticultural Technician to join our Green Team. Start early and work outdoors year-round, handling landscape maintenance including pruning, planting, irrigation, hardscapes, and snow-related events.

Responsibilities include applying plant growth regulator, fertilizers, fungicides, and insecticides, watering new plant material, and assisting with annual flower installations and general landscape upkeep.

Qualifications

• Experience applying plant growth regulator.
• Knowledge of plant diseases, insect problems, and control measures.
• Ability to apply pruning principles and perform landscape maintenance.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather and lift 50+ lbs.

Responsibilities

• Water new plant material (sod, plants, trees and flowers).
• Apply plant growth regulator chemicals on plant and tree material.
• Apply fertilizers, fungicides and insecticides on plant material.
• Assist with annual flower installations.
• Assist with landscape maintenance activities as needed.
• Assist with landscape enhancement activities as needed.
• Operate mowers, blowers, and other landscape equipment.
• Perform snow and ice removal as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Plant growth regulator application

Pruning

Landscape maintenance

Outdoor work in all weather

Lift 50+ lbs

Job description

Do you have the passion, skill and experience maintaining high-quality, beautiful landscapes? Do you have an eye for detail and take pride in a job well done? Are you excited by the thought of working outside all year round? Greenscape has a spot for you on our Green Team!

As a Horticultural Technician, you’ll kickstart your workday early, embracing the dynamic nature of the job that varies with the season. The Horticulturist job responsibilities include all aspects of landscaping maintenance including shrubs pruning, applying plant growth regulator, planting annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, irrigation, grasses, hardscapes, as well as snow related events.

Qualifications:

• Experience in the application of plant growth regulator
• Knowledge of plant diseases, insect problems, and appropriate control measures.
• Knowledge and ability to apply proper pruning principles.
• Experience with landscaping and grounds maintenance.
• NC driver's license and reliable transportation to work
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather
• Ability to bend/reach and lift 50+ lbs.

Responsibilities:

• Water new plant material (sod, plants, trees and flowers)
• Apply plant growth regulator chemicals on plant and tree material
• Apply fertilizers, fungicides and insecticides on plant material
• Assist with annual flower installations
• Assist with landscape maintenance activities as needed
• Assist with landscape enhancement activities as needed
• Operate mowers, blowers, and other landscape equipment.
• Performing snow and ice removal as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits:

• Vision/Dental insurance
• Matching 401K
• Earned Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance available
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Weekly Pay

We are a family business, locally owned and lead, operating across the Triangle Region of North Carolina. Established in 1979, today we employ over 200 team members in 4 locations, servicing a diversified portfolio of commercial clients. After 43+ years, we continue to operate with the same founding principles and values that have led to the growth and success that we enjoy today.