Horticulture entry level

Job Posting

Qualifications:

• Physical Demands Constantly required to use arms, hands, and fingers to manage or lift items to 50 pounds and/or drive a golf cart
• Skills/Knowledge/Attributes: Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to perform basic math calculations
• Possess the ability to learn and operate basic landscaping equipment
• High school graduate or equivalency required
• A valid driver's license and/or complete the Club's internal motor vehicle training program
• Must be available for a varying work schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required

Responsibilities:

• Develop valuable skills, expand their knowledge of horticulture, and gain practical experience that will prepare them for future careers in the field
• Some highlights include: Plant Health Care: Diagnose/identify/treat plant diseases, pests, and abiotic issues
• Use pneumatic soil fracturing to break up compacted soils
• Operate pneumatic soil excavation tools to rejuvenate and amend poor soils
• Post-installation care of all newly planted ornamentals and trees
• Enhance the member experience throughout the season with floral displays
• Gain insight into the principles of landscape design including site analysis, plant selection, and layout
• Installation of large ornamentals and trees on new and existing landscapes
• Operation of large equipment including loaders, tractors, and lifts
• Aspects of maintaining landscapes including pruning, landscape bed preparation, watering, and mulching
• Learn proper techniques for maintaining different types of plant material
• Constantly required to stand and walk, climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or reach with hands and arms
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
• Other Duties and Responsibilities Operates outdoor equipment properly and follows Club safety procedures
• Notifies the manager or grounds mechanics of equipment malfunctions or necessary equipment maintenance
• Abides by and performs work tasks in compliance with Club procedures and local and state regulations
• Maintains confidentiality in all departments

Apply in person: 622 Ponder Place Drive, Suite 1 Evans, Ga 30809 Monday Friday 8am to 11am (12-1pm lunch break) 1pm to 4pm. Call our office today (706) 798-5860

Location: Augusta, Georgia 30904

Pay: $