Horticultural Technician

Horticultural Technician

Lane Gardens is a fine gardening business. We specialize in adding color to the landscape through flowers and detailed garden maintenance for high end residential clients in Northern Colorado. We are dedicated to using sustainable, science-based horticultural methods to achieve the highest quality results while providing exceptional customer service and client satisfaction.

Job title: Horticultural Technician

Work Location: 80-90% in the field, 10-20% at the main business location

Division/Department: Horticulture Team

Reports to: Horticultural Team Leader

X Full-time

X Part-time

Salary Range: $15.00 - $25.00/Hr.

X Nonexempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for general horticultural field work performed at residential and business locations. This position includes the following duties:

· Perform garden planting and maintenance tasks, including but not limited to: weeding, deadheading, pruning, edging, watering, fertilizing, clean-up

· Must be able to safely use landscaping tools and equipment (hand, battery, electric and gas powered) including but not limited to mowers, snowblowers, chainsaws, saws, pruners, garden knives, blowers

· Responsible for the safe loading, unloading and clean up of tools, equipment and vehicles

· Responsible for troubleshooting equipment and tools

· Perform other duties as assigned by team leader, designer and/or general manager

· Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

· Verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers

· Computer proficiency (MS Office, training on Jobber will be provided)

· Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service

· Ability to work independently as well as on a team while carrying out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

· Must be able to follow directions and perform tasks with efficiency

· Must have an interest and enthusiasm for plants and gardening and be detail oriented

· Previous professional gardening or landscaping experience required

· Relevant education in horticulture, botany, master/certified gardener or related area preferred (educational opportunities are available with employment)

· Job requires the use of a company truck, must have a valid driver’s license and clean MVR

Physical Requirements:

· Must be able to work outside during all types of weather

· Job requires bending, lifting, kneeling, crouching repeatedly for long periods during shift (shifts normally consist of 7:00am – 5:30 pm Monday-Thursday with occasional Friday and weekend work, depending on weather conditions and special projects)

· Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

· Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

· Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards

· Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone and in person