Horticulture Assistant (East Madison)

Madison, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

POSITION OVERVIEW

Oakwood Village has an exciting opportunity for qualified candidates to join our senior living community facility team as a Horticulture Assistant. Our Horticulture Assistant is responsible for assisting in maintaining all aspects of the outdoor propertycampus landscaped with parkland gardens ponds and prairie maintaining indoor plants and assisting in the preparation work of gardening and horticulture therapy. The Horticulture Assistant position is 40 hours a week Monday through Friday.

MISSION

We are Called to service a thriving community where seniors live with dignity connection and purpose.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES of a Horticulture Assistant (Not intended to be an all-inclusive list)

Planting watering weeding deadheading pruning transplanting dividing soil preparation and pest/disease monitoring for: bulbs annuals perennials tropicals shrubs and/or trees.
Maintaining indoor plants including re-potting light cleaning/organizing plants pruning treating for inspects/diseases watering and fertilizing.
Preparing for and assisting with resident garden groups and other resident garden activities.
Safely operates and maintains equipment such as utility vehicles weed trimmers leaf blowers/vacuums and landscape hand tools.
Maintaining a clean overall appearance of the property by collecting refuse and debris and organizing outdoor spaces.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. on a regular basis as well as be outdoors for long periods in possibly inclement weather.
Knowledge of and/or interest in plants landscaping practices horticulture and/or ecology.
Able to work independently without additional guidance or monitoring as well as work with individuals or large groups of any
Must have an attention to detail and organizational skills.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC

POSITION OVERVIEWOakwood Village has an exciting opportunity for qualified candidates to join our senior living community facility team as a Horticulture Assistant. Our Horticulture Assistant is responsible for assisting in maintaining all aspects of the outdoor propertycampus landscaped with parkla...