PT Rose Specialist

McDugald Steele Landscape Architects & Contractors; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical and dental coverage

Life and disability insurance

Company vehicle during work hours

Paid time off

Job summary

McDugald Steele Landscape Architects & Contractors seeks a Part-Time Rose Specialist to maintain rose gardens on high-end residential properties in Houston. The role focuses on hands-on garden work, including pruning, fertilizing, and health care for roses, in collaboration with the garden management team.

You will enjoy working outdoors, take pride in your work, and contribute to beauty and plant health across multiple properties.

Qualifications

• Experience with gardening, landscaping, or plant care is helpful but not required.
• Willingness to learn proper rose care and maintenance techniques.
• Ability to work outdoors in Houston weather conditions.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to follow direction and work as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prune and shape rose bushes throughout the season
• Support fertilization and plant health care programs
• Assist with planting, mulching, and general garden maintenance
• Monitor plant health and report issues to the team
• Maintain clean and organized work areas
• Follow safety guidelines and company standards on each property

Skills

Garden care

Attention to detail

Team player

Reliability

Spanish language

Job description

Part-Time Rose Specialist

McDugald Steele is seeking a Part-Time Rose Specialist to support the care and maintenance of rose gardens across high-end residential properties in Houston.

Job Description

This role focuses on hands-on garden work, including pruning, fertilizing, and maintaining the health and appearance of roses. You will work alongside our garden management team to ensure each property is maintained with attention to detail and care.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in their work, and has an interest in plant care.

Responsibilities

• Prune and shape rose bushes throughout the season
• Support fertilization and plant health care programs
• Assist with planting, mulching, and general garden maintenance
• Monitor plant health and report issues to the team
• Maintain clean and organized work areas
• Follow safety guidelines and company standards on each property

Required Qualifications

• Experience with gardening, landscaping, or plant care is helpful but not required
• Willingness to learn proper rose care and maintenance techniques
• Ability to work outdoors in Houston weather conditions
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
• Ability to follow direction and work as part of a team
• Valid driver’s license
• Spanish language skills are a plus

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay
• 401(k) retirement program
• Medical and dental coverage with employer contribution and HSA options
• Life and disability insurance programs
• $15,000 employer-sponsored life insurance policy
• Company-issued cell phone
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Continuing education support
• Discounts with local suppliers and industry partners
• Company vehicle during work hours
• Monthly team breakfasts and company gatherings throughout the year
• Reimbursement for company-approved expenses

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Experience with gardening, landscaping, or plant care is helpful but not required
• Willingness to learn proper rose care and maintenance techniques
• Ability to work outdoors in Houston weather conditions
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
• Ability to follow direction and work as part of a team
• Valid driver’s license
• Spanish language skills are a plus