Horticulture Crew Member

Great Outdoors•Ann Arbor, MI

About The Position

You will be responsible for all general maintenance tasks related to the garden including but not limited to weeding, trimming and preparation of landscape beds for Commercial Properties, Home Owners Associations and Residential homes, servicing garden machinery

Requirements

Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
Must be legally able to be employed in Michigan
Possess and maintain a valid US Driver License, if in a driving position.
Ability to lift 50lbs or more on a daily basis.
Be able to operate basic equipment – blower, hedge trimmer, etc.
Basic plant knowledge
Be able to operate basic hand tools such as a shovel, rake, soil knife, etc.
Any work experience related to the required skills of a horticulture crew member

Nice To Haves

Bilingual-Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain the garden to ensure it meets specific requirements and expectations.
Perform basic maintenance such as cutting the grass, emptying bins, managing weed control and leaf raking
Plant and nurture new trees, flowers, and various plants.
Work with hand tools and basic light machinery such as plant vehicles, and small diggers
Service all garden equipment and machinery.
Maintain a clean garden by clearing rubbish and litter from the garden and grounds.
Provide guidance to management on matters related to the garden.
Keep work vehicles and equipment clean and organized
Ensure a safe environment for staff and clients by adhering to safety and health regulations.
Perform such other activities as may be temporarily or permanently assigned.