Lead Landscape Gardener

Willow Valley Communities • Lancaster Township, PA

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About The Position

Willow Valley Communities (WVC) is seeking a Full Time Lead Landscape Gardener to help maintain and enhance the beauty of our resort-style campuses. In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll perform a wide range of landscaping and grounds maintenance duties while serving as a key resource for the team. This position provides oversight in the absence of the Coordinators and/or Manager and plays an active role in training new Team Members.
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Why Join Willow Valley Communities?
At WVC, we value our Team Members and invest in their success. We’re proud to offer:
Competitive wage at $21.50/hour
Excellent medical benefits, including health, vision and dental
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Tuition reimbursement
Team Member events and recognition programs
And many more benefits!

Requirements

• Valid PA Driver’s License
• High School Diploma or GED
• 2–3 years of related experience
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while managing multiple grounds responsibilities simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Takes part in preparing and grading terrain, applying fertilizers and pesticides, seeding and sodding lawns, and transplanting plant material.
• Locates and plants shrubs, trees, and flowers.
• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged branches; provides leadership in accomplishment of task.
• General clean up, weeding, mulching, raking and edging within landscape beds.
• Cleans grounds, removes litter, leaf and debris removal.
• Assists with snow removal.
• Waters lawn and shrubs; maintains plant materials as necessary.
• Provides leadership of others as required.
• Complies with all company safety policies and guidelines related to own personal safety; oversees and promotes safe work practices for fellow Team Members.
• Must be able to interact cordially and professionally with Residents, Team Members and guests.
• Checks with Coordinators and/or Manager for any special instructions or assignments.

Benefits

• Competitive wage at $21.50/hour
• Excellent medical benefits, including health, vision and dental
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Team Member events and recognition programs
• And many more benefits!

What This Job Offers

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