Fine Gardener
Redefining the residential landscape doesn’t happen without exceptional people. At Elevate we are committed to providing a customer experience unlike any other and that begins with our team. Our company is focused on creating an environment in which our team members thrive. In that the same way that we want to provide an exceptional experience for our clients, we hope to provide a particularly exceptional experiences for our employees. We hope to help each of our employees meet their own goals so we may reach our goals as an organization.
We are looking for self-motivated employees who can thrive in an independent environment. We believe in working in partnership with our employees on a daily basis to create a system that optimizes their performance individually so we can succeed together.
The Role:
This job would begin on March 3, 2025. This role is active, dynamic and fun! Being a fine gardener at Elevate is an essential role as our company maintains a variety of estates and properties across central Ohio. Each client has different needs and styles so this role is extremely multifaceted and essential to our company. If you are interested please visit our website.
Job Requirements and Qualifications:
- Our team is looking for passionate, highly motivated people to join our professional and friendly gardening team. We want people with a passion for plants!
- Experience desirable, but not essential as training will be provided on skills and individual property care by experienced team leads
- Candidates must be 18 years old and able to lift 50lbs
- Must have clean driver’s license and confidence to drive work vehicles as needed
- Reliable and self-motivated with the ability to complete tasks independently, as well as an understanding of how to work successfully in a cohesive team
- Detail oriented- Our clients expect immaculately kept landscapes, whether formal, informal, native or vegetable gardening
- Availability to work 8-10 hour days/ 40-50 hrs a week Monday-Friday/ occasional Saturday shift in high seasons (spring & fall)
- Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
- Effective communication skills – must be able to carry out verbal instructions, read labels and signs, complete simple reports, and report progress to foreman
- Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices
- Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
- Ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods of time and carry out strenuous physical tasks
- Preference will be given to candidates with a valid driver’s license and safe driving record
Job Duties:
- Enhance the appearance of properties in collaboration with the Elevate Team
- Maintain and care of perennials, annuals and shrubs, as well as observation of turf, trees, and hardscape elements to ensure they remain aesthetically pleasing
- Day to day tasks include, but are not limited to; Installing and deinstalling plant material; weeding; mulching; fertilizing, pruning and grooming landscape beds and planters
Benefits:
- $16-$20/ hr depending on experience/ competence
- Five Paid Holidays in season (Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (2)
- Company-wide holiday between Christmas & New Year
- One week PTO in season (March-November) Flexible time off during winter months (Dec-Feb)
- Quarterly company events throughout the year to celebrate teamwork
Other Relevant Information:
- Opportunities for developing your career in our small growing business
- All job specific equipment and safety gear provided