Gardener / Horticulturist

McMenamins•Troutdale, OR

22d•Onsite

About The Position

The job duties described below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Description of the Position: This Gardener / Horticulturist's primary responsibility consists of maintaining, and assisting in the maintenance of the landscape at the Edgefield property as directed by the Garden Manager or Assistant Garden Manager. The tasks needed to achieve this will include; hand weeding, watering, planting, transplanting, mulching, edging garden beds, pruning, shearing, dead heading herbaceous and woody plants, cultivation and grooming in the assigned gardens, staking, fertilizing, soil care, clearing debris, detection and treatment of pests and diseases affecting plants, weed control, keeping hard surfaces areas (patios, walkways, curbing, stairways, stairwells, parking lots) dean of debris, daily monitoring gardens for possible damage in the landscape and making necessary repairs or prevention, removing garbage from garden beds. This position requires knowledge of all phases of plant cultural care, with performing the appropriate tasks throughout the seasons. Sub-divisional duties within the garden departments operations may include propagation of plants from the property, seed propagation, greenhouse production and maintenance, nursery production and maintenance, seasonal decor and floristry, crafting gifts of a plant nature for plant sales, assisting customers at plant sales, assisting in vegetable garden maintenance, harvest, and production, processing plant product for multi-department use. The Gardener/Horticulturist may be required to operate small equipment including but not limited to a string trimmer, edger, lawn mower, leaf blower, small tractor, ride-on equipment, and hand power tools for minor construction and repairs. The position may require small irrigation repairs and lawn care. This position necessitates prolonged physical work, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., perform repetitive tasks, and exposure to outdoor conditions throughout the year. The position requires effective multi-tasking in an occasionally fast-paced environment, working within an often limited time frame to accomplish garden tasks of the season. The Gardener/Horticulturist must be able to work both independently and as a member of the team. Each employee is expected to perform their job in a safe manor and report any safety concerns to Management. All McMenamin employees will also be expected to keep current on all company events, history, and products. Additional duties may be assigned by the Garden Management or District Manager.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of experience in the horticultural, landscaping, or agricultural industries required
A high level of plant ID skills and a basic understanding of botany required
A flexible schedule including days, weekends, holidays required
Computer skills, familiarity with Excel, Word, Outlook required
Effectively and efficiently maintains the landscape with excellent and thoughtful gardening skills and techniques
Safely lift and carry heavy objects with a hand truck or the help of another person when necessary
Work for long periods outdoors in all weather, including walking, climbing ladders, stooping
Attention to detail including care of garden tools, potential safety hazards in landscape, mindful of plant material in garden beds
Manipulate and handle small and large objects including garden tools, seeds, hardware, and equipment.
Frequent, sustained, repetitive movement (e.g. pushing, pulling, lifting, dragging, digging, bending, twisting, stooping)
Proper operation and maintenance of a!l garden-related tools and equipment
Excellent organizational skills and attention to details
Must have a value for diversity and the ability to work with individuals from different backgrounds
Ability to work well independently and within a team to effectively multi-task and meet deadlines
Ability to cooperate and communicate positively, clearly, and professionally with co-workers, managers, and vendors
Most importantly, this job requires a positive attitude, a value for diversity, and commitment to customer service
Each employee is expected to come to work ready to have fun and be a positive force!

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2-year education in horticulture or landscaping preferred

Responsibilities

Maintaining, and assisting in the maintenance of the landscape
Hand weeding
Watering
Planting
Transplanting
Mulching
Edging garden beds
Pruning
Shearing
Dead heading herbaceous and woody plants
Cultivation and grooming in the assigned gardens
Staking
Fertilizing
Soil care
Clearing debris
Detection and treatment of pests and diseases affecting plants
Weed control
Keeping hard surfaces areas (patios, walkways, curbing, stairways, stairwells, parking lots) dean of debris
Daily monitoring gardens for possible damage in the landscape and making necessary repairs or prevention
Removing garbage from garden beds
Propagation of plants from the property
Seed propagation
Greenhouse production and maintenance
Nursery production and maintenance
Seasonal decor and floristry
Crafting gifts of a plant nature for plant sales
Assisting customers at plant sales
Assisting in vegetable garden maintenance, harvest, and production
Processing plant product for multi-department use
Operate small equipment including but not limited to a string trimmer, edger, lawn mower, leaf blower, small tractor, ride-on equipment, and hand power tools for minor construction and repairs
Small irrigation repairs and lawn care