Horticulturist - Part Time
Listed on 2026-02-24
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Landscaping, Horticulture
100 Whippoorwill Ln, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, USA
Job DescriptionPosted Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Carolina Meadows, located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is one of the nation's foremost continuing-care retirement communities. Our mission is to enrich and improve the lives of residents and those connected to our community. We do this by continuously striving to be the best place to live and work.
Carolina Meadows is looking for a passionate Part Time Horticulturist to maintain and enhance the landscapes of our community!
The Landscape Technician (Horticulturist) is responsible for evaluating and maintaining designated landscapes as well as providing guidance and support to residents on their landscaping needs. This position is responsible for all aspects of landscaping maintenance including annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, irrigation, grasses, hardscapes, as well as snow related events.
This is a hands on position requiring high attention to detail, strong work ethic, ability to prioritize and professionalism. Daily communication with residents that requires excellent communication skills.
Essential duties of the position are:- Diagnosing and treating insects, disease and weed problems.
- Hands on tasks includes, design install, fertilizing, watering, irrigation repair, sourcing plant material and soil amending.
- Must have a minimum of an Associate’s degree in Horticulture Science and at least 2 years in the landscape and/or horticulture industry.
- Must have the ability to acquire a North Carolina Pesticide License within the first 90 days of employment is required.
- Must possess a high understanding of pruning methods that are plant specific.
- Must be available to work Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with occasional weekends, during weather events and/or holidays.
Carolina Meadows is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.
100 Whippoorwill Ln, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, USA
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