Gardener Assistant - Seasonal

Flying Horse Resort & Club • Colorado Springs, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Flying Horse Resort and Club, located in the heart of Colorado Springs, is a premier destination for luxury, comfort, and world-class hospitality. Our resort offers an exceptional experience with top-notch amenities including two championship golf courses, luxury hotel, state-of-the-art fitness club, rejuvenating spa, fine dining options, and more. Our Flying Horse team is composed of dedicated professionals who strive to deliver unparalleled service to our guests. We value diverse skill sets and experiences, as they contribute to our dynamic and vibrant work environment. We're continually seeking to expand our team with individuals who have a passion for hospitality and a commitment to creating memorable experiences for our guests. Join us at Flying Horse Resort and Club, your success starts now. We are seeking dedicated and detail-oriented Seasonal Full-Time and Part-Time Gardener Assistants to join the Flying Horse Horticulture team. This role primarily supports the maintenance and care of annual plantings and landscaped areas, ensuring they remain healthy, clean, and visually appealing. Key responsibilities include routine upkeep of planters and beds, monitoring plant health, and ensuring irrigation and other supporting systems are functioning properly. This position will also assist with general landscape tasks and projects as needed. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, a genuine interest in plants, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team to uphold the Club’s high standards of quality.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Ability to work for long periods of time standing, walking, reaching, bending, pushing/pulling
• Must possess punctuality, reliability, and a strong attention to detail.
• A self-motivated individual with excellent organization skills, capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong communication skills are a must, with the ability to work independently and efficiently without direct supervision.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year experience in horticulture preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Assists in performing maintenance on ornamental beds, baskets, pots, wagons on the Club grounds and golf course
• Communicates with team members to ensure efficiency and quality standards are met.
• Assists in fertility and checking water needs
• Competent with safe operation of equipment utilized in the daily maintenance of ornamental plants and shrubs.
• Incorporates safe working practices while performing necessary duties of the job.
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Must be able to lift 25lbs.
• Must be able to bend, stoop and crawl.

Benefits

• Paid sick leave (accrued at 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year)
• Workers' compensation
• Unemployment insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees