LANDSCAPE GARDENER

Atherton CA

Full-Time

Local candidates will be considered

Start Date: ASAP

PRIMARY PURPOSE AND FUNCTION:

Responsible for day-to-day landscape gardening for the maintenance and upkeep of the grounds of the Property including irrigation planting pruning and shaping fertilizing pest management and overall health and well-being of the landscape and hardscape on the Property.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of the grounds of the Property including the following functions:
• Assist in maintaining the irrigation system to operational standards and report any problems immediately to the manager
• Maintain all lawns to specified heights and requirements using the assigned equipment
• Prune and shape hedges and shrubs to the design specifications and as directed by the Landscape Maintenance Manager
• Assist with the implementation of a fertilization program for all areas of the grounds by measuring and applying the appropriate amounts types and application for lawns ground covers shrubs and trees
• Maintain and implement a plan for pest management for all types of pests that may be found in the estate grounds
• Assist in maintaining and implementing a clean and tidy property grounds free from leaves debris and soils by executing a daily site cleanliness program
• Monitor and communicate soil conditions both wet and dry to the Landscape Maintenance Manager and report any problems immediately to the Landscape Maintenance Manager
• Provide office support by assisting with landscape record keeping updating maintenance documents and documenting work progress
• Maintain all equipment storage and service areas and landscape products in a highly clean organized and consolidated manner and report any problems immediately to the Landscape Maintenance Manager
• Maintain all hardscape to a level of no stains or problems within your control and report any problems to the Landscape Maintenance Manager
• Other related duties as assigned by the Landscape Maintenance Manager and the Director of Landscape Operations

SKILLS AND WORK HABITS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Significant proven experience as a Landscape Gardener
• Working knowledge of landscape and hardscape maintenance practices and techniques
  
• Working knowledge of supplies and equipment used in landscape and hardscape maintenance
• Possess a valid unrestricted drivers license adequate vehicle insurance coverage and a vehicle for use in performing job duties and travel among the Properties
• Be prompt and on time to all meetings scheduled work and established timelines
• Organized efficient punctual reliable proactive self-starter
• Personable and able to work with various individuals effectively
• Flexibility integrity and creative problem-solving skills
• Must have and express a positive approach to problems and situations that may arise

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to work full-time active landscape work in and around the grounds of the Property
• Able to work in various weather conditions
• Must be able to lift 50 safely on a consistent basis
• Must be able to work on various slopes grades and on various surfaces including lawns tarps concrete soil mulched areas and other hardscape
• Able to reach bend stoop lift carry move typical landscape items including furniture
• Able to use stairways landscape ladders ora step stool
• Able to operate all landscape and grounds equipment and furnishings and equipment tools and appliances for maintenance and upkeep of the Property
• Able to tolerate normal exposure to typical landscape hardscape and pest control chemicals equipment noise and daily exposure to elements
• Able to use standard computer telephone and related equipment for communication and recordkeeping
• Able to provide limited on-call availability and responsiveness during non-business hours
• Able to travel to local destinations without personal assistance
• Compliance with the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

Compensation: