Horticulturalist- Full-Time- Monday-Friday

Pleasant View Retirement Community • Penn Township, PA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Pleasant View Communities is a Life Plan Community located in Manheim, Pennsylvania. They are seeking a Horticulturalist to join their team. The community emphasizes a resident-centered approach and values the happiness of its employees, offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate with residents and staff.
• Must have the ability to read and write the English language.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in Horticulture, Landscape Management, Plant Science, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and professional experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, planting, and maintaining annual, perennial, shrub, and ornamental garden beds throughout campus.
• Assist in planting implementation and production of seasonal cut flowers and other crops as needed throughout the year.
• Assist in developing seasonal planting plans for Hoffer Farm and PV Campus that enhance the appearance of the community year-round.
• Assist with all Farm initiatives including but not limited to livestock and livestock care, harvesting of produce and flowers as well as maintaining care of all.
• Assist in monitoring the health of trees, shrubs, flowers, and turf, identifying and treating pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies using environmentally responsible practices may include the implantation of the following initiatives pollinator gardens and native plantings.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including additional holiday pay.
• Comprehensive benefits for all full-time positions starting 2nd week of employment
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
• On-site Fitness Center and pool -- FREE for staff!
• Employee Wellness Program
• Unlimited referral bonuses; up to $2000 per referral
• On-site LGH Healthworks clinic -- FREE for FT staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree