Job Posting for Horticultural Assistant - Landscape Maintenance (Full-Time) at Ag Jobs

Basic Job Function:

Assist the Horticulturalist and Team members in all aspects of the Flower installation department duties required to ensure proper installations and maintenance techniques of seasonal color flower beds and decorative containers for all company properties and retail clients. Uphold and ensure proper safety procedures and techniques for the department to meet all safety requirements.

Use of Company Vehicle: Designated to drive a company vehicle

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum three (3) years experience preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent credentials

Must be trainable in knowledge of plant identification, annuals, perennials, small trees and shrubs

Must be trainable in proper planting and flower maintenance techniques, flower beds, gardens and in proper plant selection and bed layout

Must be trainable in color combinations and proper plant selection for container compositions and design (will train to meet our requirements and expectations)

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Valid Georgia Driver's License (Required)

Must have a favorable driving history

Company policy requires that one must be 21 years of age or older to drive a company vehicle and pass a yearly Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) review

Must have ability to courteously present information to people in one-on-one and group situations

Consistently aspires to fulfill our core Company values (Respect, Integrity, Passion, Teamwork, Accountability, Caring, Loyalty & Trust)

Exhibits the Sea Island Five-Star Behavior Standards with guests, members and co-workers

Must possess a positive attitude and have the ability to work with a variety of people and in cooperation with coworkers efficiently and effectively

Must be detail oriented and able to manage competing priorities and multiple deadlines in a fast paced environment

Ability to easily adapt to organizational and environmental changes

Must be flexible to working days, early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Report to work at the scheduled time, neatly groomed and in compliance with company Dress Code Policy

Tasks/Responsibilities:

Learn the names and personally recognize our regular Guests and Members

Must act in an appropriate and professional manner/contact with guest, members and retail clients

Monitor moisture levels and water all flowers in beds and containers as needed

Groom flower beds and containers by pulling weeds and through proper pinching back and pruning techniques

Identify flowering annuals & perennials and detect weeds

Apply fertilizers as directed by supervisor to keep beds and containers healthy, floriferous, and uniform in growth

Follow prepared maintenance or planting schedule, and learn to properly record materials used and time spent for each home owner or company property, using material and time sheets

Remove spent flowers and properly prepare beds/containers for new plantings

Monitors for hot spots and disease reporting any issue to the supervisor

Operate garden tiller

Help with unloading delivery trucks, and/or unpacking plant material if needed

Load, transport, and unload materials (plants, soils, mulches, containers, etc.) needed at installation site

Plant annuals, perennials, small shrubs, and vines using proper fertilizer and planting techniques

Mulch and thoroughly water all new plantings

Properly clean work area after completing plant installation or maintenance service

Report all guest/member/homeowner/management concerns or requests to Supervisor/ Manager

Thoroughly inspects equipment prior to and after use insuring that all trash, dirt, clippings, etc. are removed

Thoroughly inspects machinery for proper operation prior to use; reporting any malfunction to supervisor/mechanic as soon as possible

Ensure all equipment used is full of fuel and other necessary fluids prior to and after use

Maintains cleanliness and organization in all work areas

Maintain a thorough knowledge of current guest services, activities, dining options, shops, local attractions, and historical information regarding Sea Island and the surrounding area to answer any questions guests may have to the best of one's ability

If applicable, complete a Guest Problem Resolutions (GPR) form on any issues (solved or unsolved issues) and follow-up on issues as needed (if computer access is not available give information to admin support)

Maintains cleanliness and organization in all work areas

Uphold appropriate departmental standards of quality/timing

Uphold and ensure compliance with all company and departmental policies and procedures

Report all equipment problems and maintenance issues, known safety hazards, or unsafe practices and procedures to supervisor immediately

Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement

Willing and timely execution of other duties as delegated by leadership

Physical Requirements:

Ability to kneel, crouch, squat, climb, stand, sit, balance, reach, bend, push, pull and walk for prolonged periods

Must have the ability to work for extended time periods in an outdoor environment, including sun, heat, cold, wind, rain, and higher than normal noise levels

Ability to perform repetitive tasks with accuracy

Ability to lift, carry, pull and push up to 55 lbs repeatedly throughout a shift

Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal

May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical and fume hazards

Maintain compliance with Company Resort Professional Image Policy

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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