Lead Horticultural Technician

Company description:

Visions in bloom Inc. is a design, installation and maintenance operation specializing in the care, growth and knowledge of plant material. We service clients on waterfront properties in Muskoka. We operate out of our main office location in Bracebridge as well as a lot in Port Carling. We have a positive and caring culture that stems from our passion for the work that we do. Our goal is to build and maintain long term relationships with our team and clients.

Job Title:

Lead Horticultural technician

About:

Perform duties inline with professionally maintaining and installing beautiful gardens, landscapes and turf. Pruning shrubs, cultivating and amending soils, planting annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees, fertilizing, watering, turf topdressing and fertilizing, irrigation repair and adjustments.

Outside of the technical aspects of the position, you will be required to perform duties related to being in a leadership role such as giving direction and communicating to staff, on-site task organization, decision making and problem solving, communicating with clients.

This position is for individuals who have a minimum experience of 3 years in the field of professional landscape/garden/property maintenance and may have some related certifications or education.

We aim to maintain a team of knowledgeable and professional individuals with the goals being to provide a high level of service to our clients and maintaining a quality work environment.

What we offer
Funding for work wear and First aid training available
Funding for education and professional development.
Private health spending account ie: dental services, eye care and other approved health services
Salary: $22-27/hour depending on experience, education and knowledge Mid season and end of season bonuses dependant on performance and attendance

40-50 hours per week depending on weather. Working weekends may be necessary during the busy spring season or to make up for lost time due to weather.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $24.00-$28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 55 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-04-10