Horticulture Team Leader

Horticulture Team Leader

Join a team that is passionate about designing and maintaining exceptional outdoor spaces for discerning residential clients. As a Horticulture Team Leader, you will step into a hands-on leadership role, guiding your crew in delivering meticulous garden and landscape care. This is an opportunity to work outdoors on diverse projects, expand your horticultural expertise, and contribute to the success of a supportive company that values excellence, craftsmanship, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a horticulture crew in the daily care of high-end residential gardens

• Direct planting, transplanting, seasonal pruning, and specialized care of ornamental trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, bulbs, and container plantings

• Ensure best practices in fine gardening, precise pruning, fertilization, irrigation monitoring, IPM, and sustainable horticultural techniques

• Maintain impeccable garden presentation through edging, weeding, mulching, staking, and grooming of planting beds for year-round beauty

• Promote a safe, organized, and efficient work environment, ensuring proper use and maintenance of tools, equipment, and materials

• Communicate effectively with your crew to coordinate workflow, meet client expectations, and deliver projects on time and to the highest standards

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of horticulture or fine gardening experience

• Strong knowledge of plant care, pruning, and garden management techniques

• Ability to perform outdoor work in all weather conditions

• Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred

• Degree in horticulture or related field is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience and certifications

• Year-round employment with opportunities for career advancement

• Well-maintained equipment and vehicles provided

• Supportive, professional team culture

• Paid time off, paid holidays, and 401(k) plan