Horticulture Assistant

Pyramid Global Hospitality • Saint Michaels, MD

11d • $22 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Horticulture Assistant, in the Maintenance & Grounds division’s Grounds department, designs, creates, and maintains high-impact displays and large-scale plant installations throughout the hotel and property. Reporting to the Horticulturist, this role supports designs that align with the property’s aesthetic standards and enhance the guest experience. The position also assists with garden maintenance, floral displays, seasonal décor, guest activities, plant selection, and other Grounds Department work. The role requires physical work indoors and outdoors, including lifting and moving materials and operating landscape equipment.

Requirements

• Strong artistic ability, a creative eye, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of guest and hotel information.
• Flexibility to work varied schedules based on business needs.
• Physical ability to perform labor-intensive tasks, lift 50 pounds or more, and operate landscape equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors and perform physically active duties.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure.
• Ability to exert physical effort, operate small power equipment, tractors, and landscape maintenance equipment, and regularly lift 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to stand, walk, talk, and hear regularly; use hands and arms for handling and reaching; and frequently sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment, with a normal range of hearing and vision.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma.
• Previous experience in horticulture, landscaping, floral design, or a related field.
• General knowledge of hotel operations and guest service standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, planting, and maintaining large containers with annuals, perennials, and ornamental shrubs.
• Support maintenance of cut flower gardens, the greenhouse, and vegetable gardens through planting, weeding, watering, pruning, mulching, and fertilizing.
• Assist with horticultural activities such as garden tours, wreath making, and flower-arranging classes.
• Assist with seasonal and holiday décor installations indoors and outdoors.
• Assist in designing and creating floral displays throughout the hotel using fresh and artificial materials.
• Maintain and refresh floral arrangements, including watering and general upkeep.
• Assist with plant selection and procurement of materials.
• Collaborate with team members to support efficient operations and exceptional guest service.
• Perform moderate physical tasks, including lifting and moving planters, soil, mulch, and equipment.
• Assist with additional Grounds Department tasks and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with employer contribution for full-time employees.
• Vision, dental, life, pet, and accident insurance options.
• 401(k) program with employer match and immediate full vesting.
• Paid time off.
• Exclusive discounts across the hotel portfolio for all employees, including part-time team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED