Gardener

Camber Corporation•Oceanside, CA

12h•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Landscape Gardener is responsible for the day-to-day landscape and paved area upkeep of the apartment community in accordance with company standards, policies and procedures. The Landscape Gardener, as with all company team members, is expected to conduct himself/herself in a professional manner that is consistent with the Business Ethics, Employee Conduct and Confidentiality policy outlined in the employee handbook.

Requirements

Bi-lingual: Spanish and English
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Minimum of 1 year experience in a related horticulture/landscaping position.
Plant knowledge: awareness of plant types; trees, shrubs, groundcovers and common weed species; knowledge of a few common names of plants.
General knowledge of pruning, planting, staking and deadheading.
Knowledge of names of the fundamental tools used and general safe uses of both hand and power tools used in landscape maintenance.
Provide exceptional customer service.
Operate hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

Follows all safety procedures and regulations
Installs, repairs and adjusts irrigation system
Weeds, mows, edges and fertilizes landscaped areas
Prunes and trims flowers, shrubs and trees within the guidelines required by each variety
Identifies, prevents, controls and treats any plant diseases as directed.
Identifies and controls problems with pests such as gophers, snails, aphids, etc.
Maintains all storage facilities, equipment and the landscape workshop in a neat and orderly working condition.
Regularly provides information to the Landscape Supervisor/Maintenance Supervisor or Property Manager regarding safety concerns and the general appearance of the community to ensure, high quality, safe living environment for the residents and marketability of the community.
Retrieves and dispenses of any visible trash or garbage on the property in route to work assignment
Performs other duties as assigned.
Actual job duties and responsibilities may vary depending on the size of the community.