Watering Assistant - Part Time

Flying Horse Resort & Club • Colorado Springs, CO

1d • $16 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Watering Assistant plays a vital role in maintaining the lush, vibrant landscaping and annual flower displays across the Flying Horse grounds, including planters, hanging baskets, wagons, and the golf course. This position supports irrigation efforts by ensuring plants are properly watered, healthy, and receiving appropriate fertility to thrive. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, able to work both independently and as part of a team, and capable of safely operating irrigation equipment.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Ability to work for long periods of time standing, walking, reaching, bending, pushing/pulling.
• Must possess punctuality, reliability, and a strong attention to detail.
• A self-motivated individual with excellent organizational skills, capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills are a must, with the ability to work independently and efficiently without direct supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with troubleshooting and performing minor repairs on irrigation systems is preferred.
• 1 year experience in horticulture preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care and maintenance of planters, baskets, wagons, and other landscaped areas as needed on the Club grounds and golf course through manual irrigation.
• Work closely with team members to ensure that watering and irrigation tasks are completed efficiently and in line with quality standards.
• Assist with monitoring plant health, checking water needs, and managing the fertility of the plants to ensure proper growth and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on irrigation systems.
• Safely operate irrigation equipment, such as irrigation systems and tools, for daily maintenance and watering tasks.
• Incorporate safe working practices while performing necessary duties of the job.
• Work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Lift 25lbs.
• Bend, stoop and crawl.

Benefits

• Paid sick leave (accrued at 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year).
• Workers' compensation.
• Unemployment insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed