Landscape supervisor

Butterfly World seeks an Assistant Landscape Supervisor for the world's largest Butterfly and Bird Park. The successful candidate must possess impeccable communication skills and plant knowledge. In addition, this candidate is comfortable working outdoors independently or as part of our team, maintaining landscaping and grounds attractively and healthily. This position involves a variety of horticultural, maintenance, and grounds development tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Knowledge to accurately identify plant species.
• Water and care for varieties of flowers, plants, and trees.
• Water and apply fertilizer, herbicides, and pesticides safely.
• Plant and prepare new areas for planting flowers, plants, and trees as needed.
• Maintain excellent work environment and practices to ensure the health of butterflies and birds.
• Operate power machinery as required.
• Weeding, Mulching, Pruning, Tree Trimming, Seeding, Fertilizing, Plant Propagation, Transplanting
• Work with department managers
• Coordinate schedules of and between various departments
• Troubleshoot problems as they arise and facilitate timely solutions
• Assist guests with plant-related questions and sales.
• Collect seeds at the appropriate time.
• Assist with general maintenance of facilities, equipment, and grounds.
• Work with other department managers.
• Ensure quality of experience and environment for all guests and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Troubleshoot problems as they arise.
• Ability to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications:

• A Degree or certificate in Horticulture, Landscape Construction, Landscape Design, Certified Arborist, Planting Design, Landscape Management, or a related subject is preferred.
• At least 1 year of work experience in landscaping or groundskeeping.
• Knowledge and experience in irrigation systems.
• Strong leadership presence.
• Ability to switch gears and demonstrate self-control regardless of circumstance.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Must be in good physical condition.
• The ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Bilingual is a plus but not required.

This is a Great Opportunity for a Hard Worker in a Beautiful Environment!

Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 1 - 3 years
Salary: $17 - $21 Hourly
Bonus/Commission: No