Estate Gardening Specialist

Job Title: Estate Gardening Specialist

(Internal Title: Assistant Horticulturist)

Position Overview The Estate Gardening Specialist supports the planning care and maintenance of high-quality landscapes gardens and specialty projects. This role provides hands-on horticultural careincluding seasonal plantings and integrated pest managementwhile ensuring the highest standards of aesthetics health and safety across all assigned areas. This position is designed as a steppingstone toward leadership within horticulture and estate management.

Key Responsibilities

Horticulture & Plant Care

• Maintenance: Assist with the selection planting pruning and general care of trees shrubs perennials and annuals.

• Health Monitoring: Monitor plant health to identify pests diseases and nutrient deficiencies; apply Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices fertilizers and soil amendments as directed.

• Irrigation: Maintain irrigation systems ensuring proper watering schedules and equipment upkeep.

Seasonal Work & Enhancements

• Displays: Support seasonal planting displays and rotational flower installations.

• Bed Preparation: Assist with landscape enhancements including bed preparation mulching and soil conditioning.

• Design: Participate in the design and layout of plantings under the direction of the Horticulturist or Production Manager.

Field Operations & Safety

• Execution: Operate and maintain horticultural equipment and tools safely.

• Compliance: Follow environmental best practices safety protocols and company standards at all times.

• Seasonal Support: Assist with snow removal storm cleanup and other seasonal duties as required.

Collaboration & Development

• Teamwork: Work closely with production managers account managers and teams to ensure client satisfaction; provide support to field crews when needed.

• Growth: Continue developing technical knowledge and skills through training and mentorship.

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.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Experience: 13 years of hands-on horticultural or landscape experience.

• Education: Associates or Bachelors degree in Horticulture Landscape Management or a related field is preferred (or equivalent experience).

• Knowledge: Proficiency in plant identification care techniques and sustainable landscape practices.

Operational Skills

• Equipment: Ability to safely operate small equipment tools and vehicles.

• Licensing: A valid drivers license is required.

• Attributes: Strong attention to detail strong work ethic and ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Physical capability to bend kneel and stand for extended periods.

• Comfort working in outdoor environments year-round.