Binkley Horticultural Services, Inc., is looking for a detail-oriented individual to serve as head gardener. Ideally, the person will have at least 2 years of formal horticultural education/training and 3 years of gardening or landscape maintenance experience, preferably in public garden or private estate. The person must be a self-motivated team leader that is enthusiastic, organized, and able to manage time effectively and perform tasks without close supervision.

Core Capabilities:

  • Customer-focused
  • Detail-oriented
  • Effective communicator
  • Team player
  • Dependable

Duties & Responsibilities: 

Must be able to perform a wide range of professional gardening techniques and duties including, but not limited, to:

  • Watering plant material
  • Maintaining and caring for tools, equipment, and vehicles
  • Transporting materials
  • Maintaining records of client properties and daily duties performed
  • Cooperating with other gardeners
  • Ability to communicate well with co-workers and clients
  • Carrying and using a Smartphone or data-enabled device for communication and reporting

Qualifications & Skills

  • Professional gardening experience (2+ years formal training, 3+ years work experience)
  • Knowledge of plant material
  • Ability to safely operate equipment
  • Must have a valid driver’s license & a clean driving record
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Ability and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability and willingness to work weekends as needed

Work Time:

Full Time, Seasonal/Hourly/Annually Reoccurring

March 1- December 31

Monday – Friday, Saturdays as needed

Pay Rate:

Based on experience

Extras:

Phone allowance

Education classes

Semi-annual bonuses

Vacation time

Send Resumes to:

Erica Boston, owner

binkleyhort@hotmail.com