Rose Care Specialist

Witherspoon Rose Culture•Charlotte, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Witherspoon Rose Culture is seeking a dedicated Rose Care Specialist to join their team in Durham, NC. This is a full-time position with a pay rate starting at $18 per hour. The role involves year-round work from January to December with no layoffs. The specialist will report to the Area Rose Service Manager and will be responsible for the care and maintenance of rose gardens, including mulching, weeding, fertilizing, spraying, digging, and planting. This role also includes assisting with the design and installation of new rose gardens, operating vehicles and lawn care equipment, and ensuring excellent customer service.

Requirements

Must pass a background check
Able to lift 75 lbs

Responsibilities

Care for rose gardens by mulching, weeding, fertilizing, spraying, digging & planting
Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto rose bushes
Assist with design and installation of rose gardens
Prepare new gardens and assist in pulling bushes for planting
Recommend replacement of roses to Route Leader as needed
Operate vehicles and various lawn care tools/equipment
Assist Route Leader with daily vehicle preparation (cleaning, fueling, loading tools and materials)
Load and transport materials including fertilizer, mulch, soil mix, irrigation supplies, and bone meal
During spray season, maintain water tanks and ensure sprayer motors have proper gas and oil levels
Take direction from Route Leader to service each customer's garden
Follow established communication protocols to ensure excellent customer experience
Attend staff meetings and continuously expand knowledge of rose care
Report completion of all work to supervisor