Landscape Gardener Job at Eastern Land Management, Monroe, CT

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  • Eastern Land Management
  • Monroe, CT

Job Description

Eastern Land Management is hiring gardeners! No experience required

Summary

Implements detailed landscape plans. Plants, fertilizes, applies chemicals, waters, weeds, and prunes woody and herbaceous plants.

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Plants, transplants, fertilizes, applies chemicals, waters, prunes, and weeds flower beds and plant areas.
  2. Maintains flowers, bushes, trees, and shrubs.
  3. Implements detailed landscape plans.
  4. Plants and propagates bedding plants; may manage greenhouse operations, as applicable.
  5. Assists in the work direction and on-the-job training of other personnel.
  6. Picks up and disposes of litter.
  7. May assist in various maintenance activities as required.
  8. May operate a motor vehicle to transport materials and equipment, as appropriate to the position.
  9. Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
  10. May oversee and/or assist with snow removal activities.
  11. May irrigate, mow, rake, and trim lawns and/or athletic fields.
  12. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

  • Knowledge of horticulture methods and materials, landscaping and cultivation of trees and woody plants.
  • Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
  • Ability to perform grounds maintenance tasks.
  • Skill in interpreting and completing landscape plans.
  • Knowledge of fertilizer and/or pesticide applications.
  • Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
  • Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
  • Must be able to legally work in the United States

About Us

ELM employees are the backbone of our success as a leading regional landscape contractor. We hire well-qualified people and provide them with additional resources such as on-the-job training, tuition assistance, and professional development programs.
Our organizational structure creates a team-oriented atmosphere. Each team member plays a major role in maintaining the trust of our clientele. Cooperation, dedication, and skill are recognized and rewarded through various employee recognition programs.
ELM provides opportunities for employees in our managerial, technical, and administrative departments.

Job Tags

Full time, For contractors

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