Gardener/Horticulturalist

Landscape Horticulturalist/Lead Gardener

Turn your love of gardening into a career with Wimberg Landscaping. We are looking for avid, passionate gardeners to join us as we care for some of the most beautiful gardens in the Cincinnati area. This position does NOT handle lawn mowing.

Wimberg Landscaping is seeking an individual to join our team as a Horticulturalist/Lead Gardener in our Landscape Maintenance Division. Pay will be based on the relevant, landscaping-related experience of the selected candidates.

Why join the Wimberg Landscaping team?

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Weekly pay
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Paid time off after one year of employment
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Well-maintained equipment and newer trucks
• Bonus opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement
• Company outings

The hours for our landscape positions are generally 7:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.

Please note, this department does not handle lawn mowing.

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance and planting tasks
• Landscape bed preparation
• Mulching, weeding, pruning
• Planting of various plant material and plant removal
• Deadheading
• Raking up debris
• Fertilizing and applying other chemical applications
• Watering
• Assist with snow removal in the winter
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle record required
• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• 2 years of prior gardening experience
• Knowledge of local plants
• Willing to be exposed to weather and various horticultural products
• Ability to use horticultural equipment and tools

Physical Requirements:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
• Have full range of mobility in upper and lower body.
• Be able to reach overhead.
• Be able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time.
• Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks.
• Be able to lift 50-75 pounds of weight throughout assigned workday.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Gardening: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person