The Estate Gardening Horticulturist Assistant is a hands-on position that provides estate landscape maintenance services and performs specific planning and regulatory functions. 

Estate Gardening Horticulturist Assistant responsibilities include but are not limited to:

·         Work independently under the direction of the site horticulturist.

·         Mowing, raking, digging, and weeding of estate property landscapes.

·         Load and unload heavy equipment and plant materials as needed.

·         Schedule and manage daily workloads.

·         Plan, coordinate, and collect equipment and job materials each day.

·         Attend and participate in crew and department general and safety meetings.

·         Maintain on-site relations and communications with clients, contractors and/or subcontractors.

·         Monitor and maintain landscape lighting controller (changing times, replacing bulbs, etc...)

Safe operation and maintenance of the following landscaping equipment:

·         Mowers - Push, walk behind, and ride.

·         Tillers, aerators, and slit seeders.

·         Edgers, string trimmers and chainsaws

·         Backpack blowers and sprayers.

·         Hand tools such as shovels, picks, rakes, and pruning tools.

·         On occasion, wheel tractors.

 Pay/Benefits Package

·         $650 - $850 Weekly Salary

·         Affordable BCBS Health Insurance w/ optional Vision/Dental

·         40 hours (PTO) Paid Time Off annually + 11 Observed Holidays

·         401K 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

·         Bland Landscaping Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Required Skills:

*Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a routine basis
*Ability to bend and stoop continually
*Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
*Ability to work around bees, poison ivy, pollen, thorns, and other environmental risks
*Must be able to work with minimal supervision
*Must wear sturdy shoes, company uniforms, and assigned PPE

*Must present yourself in a professional, polite manner
*Must practice safety with chemicals and equipment
*Must wear company-provided eye and ear protection as required
*Must be able to pass a criminal background check
*Must be willing to obtain NC Pesticide applicator license
*Must have good communication skills and ability to motivate others
*Must comply with Bland's policies and procedures