Gardener- Flowers

At BrightView, the best teams are created and maintained here.  If you are searching for your next fulfilling career, picture yourself on a best-in-class team where you can grow to be your brightest.  We’re looking for a Gardener. Can you picture yourself here?  

Here’s what you’d do:  

We’re currently seeking a Gardener to join our team on an organically maintained technical client’s campus. We are looking for somebody who enjoys all aspects of organic horticulture, hands-on gardening and working with a team to expand your knowledge with us. Ideal candidate will have experience in flower gardening and sustainable gardening practices. Effective communication with clients and team members is required.   

You’d be responsible for:  

• Garden maintenance of multiple landscapes to perform the following duties:
• Planning and planting flower displays
• Use of electric maintenance equipment
• Hand pruning, harvesting and hand weeding
• Light repairing of irrigation systems
• Blowing of hardscaping
• Protecting company property from theft or misuse
• Ensuring separation of duties to reduce fraud
• Meeting the work ethic, regulations and laws
• Maintaining confidentiality of proprietary company information
• Cross training with other teams for efficiency 

 You might be a good fit if you have:  

• Associates degree or higher in Horticulture related field
• Work experience with gardening methods
• Valid Drivers License required

 And while not mandatory, it would be great if you also have:  

• Experience and knowledge of plants
• Spray Tech Experience
• Well organized
• Ability to talk about plants to general public
• Experience using hand tools, such as pruning shears
• Ability to work at heights, as above 8 ft ladder
• Ability to load and operate a blower 10 pounds for long periods of time
• Ability to use a hand rake for long periods of time
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to operate machinery on public roads
• Strong oral and written communication skills; able to translate documents. Bilingual is a plus
• Strong work ethic
• Work eight hours or more per day, with breaks necessary, for 5 days a week (you may require working overtime on the weekends)
• Ability to work under extreme conditions - temperatures can get to 100 F
• Ability to work under direct sunlight for long periods of time
• Ability to carry 40 pounds (bags of fertilizer, mulch, etc.)
• Ability to load / unload a trailer full of burlaps up to 50 pounds
• Ability to bend, stoop and twist throughout the day

 Here’s what to know about working here:  

Here at BrightView, we’re as passionate about caring for our clients as we are about caring for each other. Though we’re the nation’s leading landscape company, we maintain a small company feel and supportive environment that makes our team members feel at home.   

If you’re looking to join a team of talented go-getters who tackle big vision projects other companies could only dream of, you just might have found your match. With our range of services, including landscape design, development, maintenance and enhancements, there’s no limit to what we can do, and what you can achieve.  

Growing Everyday  

Like the communities we serve, you are on a constant path of discovery to shape your career and personal development. In addition to best-in-class opportunities and competitive salary, you may be eligible for benefits and perks like:  

• Health and wellness coverage
• 401k savings plan

Start Your Bright New Career Journey  

BrightView is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.