Floral Fine Gardening Crew Member/Leader

Mariani Premier Group•Wilton, CT

2d•$21 - $25

About The Position

We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a “family of family companies” across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one of our many company locations nationwide. Learn from the top experts in the field and work on some of the country’s largest and most complex landscape projects. Take advantage of opportunities to share and exchange best practices across our network. The opportunities are endless. If you have a passion for gardening and the outdoors, join our Floral and Fine Gardening Department! With opportunities in container design, perennial garden maintenance, pest and disease identification and vegetable garden care, day to day work is always varied and exciting! You will learn and hone your skills in the field while maintaining some of the most highly regarded landscapes in Fairfield and Westchester counties. Our horticulturists create and maintain landscapes for clients who truly appreciate our horticultural knowledge, craft, and professionalism. Our busy team must be available for scheduled hours of 10 to 12 hours per day during peak season and some Saturdays when needed. This is a seasonal full-time (40 hours) position (April to Mid-October) with potential for overtime as needed during peak season. Future progression into a full-time seasonal crew leader position for the right candidate. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Mariani Enterprises, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

Ability to lift 50+ pounds, bend and stand for long periods of time
Love of the outdoors and gardens
Attention to detail and commitment to excellence
Ability to work both independently and with a team
Strong organizational and communication skills
Strong work ethic, demonstrable ability in prioritization
Valid driver's license preferred
Strongly preferred - at least 1 year experience maintaining perennial gardens, vegetable gardens, annual plantings, rose pruning

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

Maintenance of gardens and landscapes including but not limited to: deadheading, cutbacks, watering, fertilizing, staking and application of appropriate garden products as needed
Rose care program
Vegetable garden design, planting and maintenance
Seasonal container and bedding design, planting and maintenance