Landscape Technician

All Career•Pine Mountain, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Landscape Technician is responsible for the care and maintenance of various landscape elements including bedding plants, woody ornamentals, turf, and interior foliage. This role involves operating and training others on grounds maintenance equipment, managing irrigation systems, and ensuring the overall aesthetic appeal of the landscape for guests and employees. The technician must maintain high standards of personal appearance and adhere to company regulations, while also keeping accurate records and managing inventory. This position requires a strong understanding of horticultural practices and the ability to work independently or lead a team effectively.

Requirements

Good understanding of all basic horticultural practices including plant identification, soil fertility and fertilizers, planting, pruning, irrigation, insect, and disease identification.
Experience with irrigation systems, their operation care and maintenance.
Ability to manage the day-to-day operation to get maximum efficiency from the workforce.
Ability to work well in high-pressure situations while maintaining composure and objectivity.
Ability to listen carefully to and resolve issues.
Ability to work with and understand financial information and data and perform basic math functions.
Training or experience in Horticulture/Landscaping required.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must complete WPS training within 5 days of hire.
Ability to operate small tools, lawn, and gardening equipment.
Positively motivate and lead a team, conveying information and ideas clearly and effectively so that ownership of high levels of guest service is understood to be the role of each individual team member.
Ability to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
Be able to effectively listen to, understand, and clarify concerns and issues raised by team members and guests.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work with little or no supervision.

Responsibilities

Care and maintenance of bedding plants, woody ornamentals, turf, and interior foliage.
Clean up of public parking lots.
Operate all equipment used in grounds maintenance and train employees in their use, general maintenance, and safety.
Experience with irrigation systems, their operation care and maintenance.
Manage the day-to-day operation to get maximum efficiency from the workforce.
Provide a safe, comfortable and aesthetically pleasing landscape for guests and employees.
Interact with guests and team members in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
Maintain regular attendance, including some holidays and weekends.
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming.
Comply with company standards and regulations.
Keep accurate records, including pesticide application logs.
Report needs for materials and equipment to manager.
Maintain inventory of small tools and supplies.
Maintain the horticultural standards of the company with a sense of urgency and focus with attention to detail in an efficient and productive manner.
Practice proper horticultural techniques including planting, watering, weeding, pruning, pest control, dead heading, and plant identifications.
Operate and instruct others in the operation of all equipment pertaining to their specific job.
Ensure all equipment is properly maintained.
Prioritize daily tasks and weekly projects with direction from department manager.
Train others in proper horticultural techniques.
Work with, instruct and supervise volunteers as needed.
Work with little or no supervision.
Follow instructions, written or verbal.
Attend all meetings/training as required by supervisor or manager.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.
Work well in high-pressure situations while maintaining composure and objectivity.
Listen carefully to and resolve issues.
Work with and understand financial information and data and perform basic math functions.