We are seeking a Horticulturist to join our team!
Position title: Horticulturist
Do you love plants and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces? Are you a people person and enjoy cultivating and maintaining relationships with others? Are you someone who thrives in a fast paced work environment and enjoys both outdoor work as well as some time in the office?
If you answered yes to these questions, you might be a great fit in the Fine Gardening Team Leader role at Wells Hollow Landscaping!
Overview of Responsibilities:
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with new and current Fine Gardening Customers
- Attend sales meetings for new customers requesting Fine Gardening or planting related enhancements
- Create and present estimates for all new and recurring Fine Gardening related work
- Attend weekly meetings with the CEO and Project Manager to set schedule for upcoming jobs
- Direct and work alongside a team of 2-3 staff in the Fine Gardening department
- Create a schedule of recurring work to maximize efficiency
- Oversee the care and organization of all nursery plants on site
- Coordinate material orders with vendors for jobs in the Fine Gardening division
- Work weeks during growing season will be M-F from 7:30am to approximately 5:30pm
- Winter hours will average approximately 30 hours per week, and snow removal is a requirement as needed
Requirements and Skills
- Associates (or greater) Degree in Horticulture OR equivalent field experience
- Working knowledge of USDA zone 3-4 shrubs and perennials and their care
- Iowa licensed chemical applicator in 3OT and Core or the ability to obtain within 30 days
- Ability to create a schedule of work to maximize efficiency
- Leadership experience. This position will supervise and work alongside a team of 2-3 additional staff members.
- Excellent communication skills
- Previous sales experience preferred.
- Accurately track materials used on jobs
- Maintain accurate data on completed projects to assist in future bidding
- Experience in landscape design preferred, but not a requirement
- Experience in estimating / project management preferred, but not a requirement
- Maintain the high quality standard required of Wells Hollow Landscaping
Compensation & Benefits:
- Starting pay will be $23-$25 hour based on experience and certifications
- Commission opportunities on produced work
- Paid lunch breaks
- Paid holidays (full time) during working season after 90 day probationary period
- Paid time off (full time) after 90 day probationary period
- Health, dental and vision insurance available after 60 days employment
- Eligible for 401K with employer match after 6 months of employment
- Employee culture events throughout the year
- A fantastic group of co-workers
About Wells Hollow Landscaping:
Wells Hollow Landscaping prides ourselves in providing a premium service and experience for our customers. Our mission is to give the gift of time back to our clients, while providing the backdrop to their memories. As an organization, we live by our core values of We Bring the Best, We Dig It, Walk the Walk and Talk the Talk and Great People Who Work For Great People. We offer the full circle of Landscaping - from design and installation, to fine gardening and lawn care, we’ve got you covered from start to finish and beyond. We like to have fun, do a great job, and surround ourselves with people we enjoy getting to work with each day. Join us!
Ready to Apply? Send resume and letter of interest to info@wellshollowlandscaping.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Year round work
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Waverly, IA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person