Horticulturist

Hiring Organization: Fitzgerald Landscaping
Employment type: Full-Time
Job Location: Aspen, CO
Application Due Date: November 30, 2023

Position Title:

Horticulturist

Job Summary:

Horticulturist: Installs, cultivates, and maintains ornamental flowers, shrubs, and trees in our clients’ properties. Performs work in accordance with our standards and procedures.

Responsibilities:

  • Conditions and prepares soils in planting beds prior to the installation of plant materials such as bulbs, annuals, perennials, or small shrubs.
  • Reads blueprints, prepares planting bed layout, and installs plant materials according to plans.
  • Applies fertilizers or pesticides as directed.
  • Transplants and/or divides plant materials from display beds when required.
  • Attends to display beds to maintain peak health of plants and display appeal.
  • Cultivates soil. Waters, weeds, transplants, fertilizes, or thins out plant material in planting beds as directed.
  • Hand prunes or shears woody plant materials to maintain design intent of display gardens.
  • Operates all mechanized equipment consistent with the maintenance of grounds.
  • Drives any and all Fitzgerald Landscaping supplied vehicles.
  • Maintains and repairs gardening hand tools and equipment.
  • Assists in directing the work of our summer employees.
  • Helps introduce new employees to shop protocol, procedures and Fitzgerald Landscaping applications and equipment.
  • Requisitions materials and supplies using in-house procedures as needed. Keeps working area safe and clean.
  • Wears and/or uses appropriate safety equipment.
  • Uses computers to enter and access job related information.
  • Undertakes training related to job duties as deemed necessary by the company.
  • Performs related job duties as may be assigned.

Education, Experience, or Certifications:

 

Education:

  • Associate's degree in ornamental horticulture preferred.

Experience:

  • A minimum of three years related experience in ornamental horticulture, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
  • Completion of job-related apprenticeship program.
  • Advanced job-related training programs.

Licenses and Certifications:

  • Current valid driver's license, other licenses or certificates needed for this position as required by law.
  • Must possess a Colorado Pesticide Operator’s license or be able to obtain one within six months of employment.

Technical Knowledge or Skills:

  • Demonstrated ability to access computer programs and use or learn basic computer operations related to position requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform mathematical functions relevant to the position.
  • Demonstrated ability to problem-solve.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

  • Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity and be physically capable of strenuous activity over extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to lift and move loads appropriate to job requirements and be able to bend and work in a kneeling position for periods of time.
  • Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, be capable of working at heights as required.
  • Must be able to enter and work within tight spaces and be able to withstand hot and cold temperatures.

To apply:

Please, contact Kat Adams via email or phone to arrange an interview:

(970) 319 9435

kat@fitzgeraldlandscaping.com

info@fitzgeraldlandscaping.com