Horticulture Team Leader - Gardening $18 - $22.50/hr

Horticulture Team LeaderJob descriptionWhy would you work with Atzinger GardensPractice horticulture and gardening with us. Foster a deep interest in plants, gardening, and design with other workers who also share this interest.Work in some of the most beautiful private gardens in and around Ann Arbor.Lead detailed gardening, not just generic landscape workBe the key figure in a growing, family landscape and horticulture business that values proactive thoughts and new ideas from key employeesHave peace of mind with health insurance coverageWear comfortable, moisture wicking uniform shirts for summer, and uniform jackets for spring and fall.Get some serious, nice work boots with a $250 annual boot allowance.Make new friends who share your love for plants and garden designWork hand-in-hand with happy customers who are grateful for our unique gardening serviceGather the crew together for monthly training mornings with coffee and donuts. Teach and discuss techniques that will prepare your crews for the unique tasks of each month and season in the gardens.Work with a friendly, approachable, dedicated crewHave a meaningful, serious career in the green industryWeekly pay with industry leading ratesHiring for leadership positions starts within the businessAtzingerGardens.com is a good place to find out more about us.Most of us tend our own gardens and enjoy this work both as a profession and a hobby. Our business finds success by providing care - customers are listened to, expectations are met, problems are fixed. We provide care through a gardening process that is thoughtful, detailed, efficient and reliable. Through our work, customers appreciate their plants and outdoor spaces.What would you do from day-to-day, and what are the requirements?Use your love and knowledge of plants and ornamental gardening. Devote yourself to your client’s enjoyment of their gardens through leading and working alongside a small, dedicated crew of gardeners. Direct your crew in weeding, proper trimming, fertilizing, mulching, planting/transplanting, diagnosing pests, and general garden care.Do fine gardening for clients of assigned gardening accounts, anticipate needs, communicate recommendations, ensure requests are met and problems are solvedGuide and work alongside a crew in effectively and efficiently maintaining gardens to an exceptional standard guided by proper horticultural practicesCollaborate with the head gardener to adapt and augment gardens as they grow, fulfilling design intentionsIdentify plants, soil types, weeds, and pests and match to maintenance requirementsAnticipate logistics of jobs such as material deliveries, setting up equipmentApply or oversee the application of pesticides using integrated pest management techniquesLiaise with Owner and Operations Manager regarding personnel actionsKeep and organize job notes, expenses, and invoicing information for each visitRecommend innovations to gardening crew operating proceduresPartners with Owner on multiple facets of business operationPerforms other duties as assignedSchedule7am-5:30pm - Four Days Per Week. Saturdays used as makeup rain days and during busy season.Season runs from late February to mid-DecemberWinter planning and setup for following season may be requested but is not guaranteedRequirementsExperience in ornamental gardening and/or horticulture (identification, planting, soil health, disease and pest treatment, etc.) required.Education or certification in horticulture or a similar field is preferredJob location - Ann Arbor, MIPay - $18-22.5/hrIncentive ProgramHealth InsuranceKey Words: Crew leader, Horticulture, Landscaping, Gardening, Gardener, Manager, Landscape Crew Leader, Grounds Maintenance, Botany, Landscape Crew Supervisor, Crew Supervisor, Softscape, Landscape Maintenance.Job Type: Full-timePay: $18.00 - $23 per hourExpected hours: 35 – 50 per weekBenefits:Health insuranceSchedule:10 hour shift12 hour shiftOvertimeWeekends as neededApplication Question(s):Are you available from 7am to 6pm at least 4 days a week?Our work is lighter or even non-existent from January through mid-February each winter. Would you be okay with this slow period where there are less hours available? We are looking for co-workers who can stay with us year after year.In this position, you would be leading, motivating, and working alongside a small group of co-workers to complete physical labor with detail and efficiency in outdoor conditions. Briefly describe your leadership experience and approach given these requirements (if not already highlighted in your resume).Briefly describe your experience and interest in gardening, whether it be as a profession, a hobby, or a volunteer opportunity.Work Location: In person Apply now in 2 minutes! Powered by