Garden Manager

Clint Horticulture • Dallas, TX

398d • $75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Garden Manager at Clint Horticulture Inc. is a senior-level position focused on the management and preservation of fine residential and estate gardens. The role requires a qualified horticulturist with at least 5 years of active garden management experience, who can effectively communicate and collaborate with clients, contractors, and team members. The position involves both fieldwork and leadership responsibilities, ensuring the aesthetic value and health of the gardens are maintained through proper horticultural practices.

Requirements

• A degree in horticulture, agronomy, entomology, landscape architecture or related field
• A minimum of 5 years of active experience as a Garden Manager
• Proficiency in horticulture, planting design, floriculture, agronomy, entomology, or plant pathology
• Strong leadership skills to supervise a team effectively
• Ability to maintain gardens and outdoor spaces for aesthetics
• Knowledge of ornamental plants, soil management, disease and insects, pruning techniques, and irrigation systems
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated
• Team player with an enthusiastic attitude

Nice To Haves

• Spanish language skills

Responsibilities

• Visualize and suggest needed improvements to maintain the high aesthetic value of each garden
• Supervise and lead a team of groundskeepers in daily tasks of service and horticultural principles
• Maintain trees, shrubs, and flowers to ensure a healthy and attractive landscape
• Work with irrigation systems and programming
• Identify and treat diseases and pests
• Prune plants for shape, form, and longevity

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Safety equipment provided

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree