Landscape Horticulture Technician, Kohler Hospitality
About The Position
The horticulture technician is responsible for the care, enhancement, and overall presentation of assigned landscape areas within Kohler Company properties. This role involves skilled hands-on horticultural work, including planting, pruning, soil and plant health management, and the design and installation of seasonal displays while upholding high landscape standards, supporting an exceptional guest experience, and contributing to the aesthetic and environmental goals of Kohler Company. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Perform daily horticultural maintenance such as planting, pruning, weeding, fertilizing, irrigation management, pest monitoring, and seasonal change-outs to maintain high-quality garden and landscape areas. Design and implement seasonal floral and plant displays that complement Kohler’s landscape design style and enhance the guest experience. Provide guidance and daily direction to seasonal staff to ensure efficient work, safe practices, and positive interactions with guests. Perform additional duties as assigned to support year-round landscape operations This is a full-time opportunity working both weekdays and weekends. Shifts vary between 6:30 am and 3:30 pm.
Requirements
- At least one year of experience in horticultural/landscape maintenance or plant care
- Valid Wisconsin driver’s license
- Ability to obtain WDATCP Category 3.0 Pesticide Applicator’s certification within six months
- Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 40 lbs
- Work a flexible schedule, including periodic weekends and winter snow-removal availability
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Botany, or related field preferred
- Experience with greenhouse production operations preferred
- Experience designing and maintaining seasonal floral or display gardens preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform daily horticultural maintenance such as planting, pruning, weeding, fertilizing, irrigation management, pest monitoring, and seasonal change-outs to maintain high-quality garden and landscape areas.
- Design and implement seasonal floral and plant displays that complement Kohler’s landscape design style and enhance the guest experience.
- Provide guidance and daily direction to seasonal staff to ensure efficient work, safe practices, and positive interactions with guests.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support year-round landscape operations
Benefits
- Kohler offers day 1 benefits.
- health
- vision
- dental
- 401(k) with company matching
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
