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Fairhope Gardener
Job in
Fairhope, Baldwin County, Alabama, 36532, USA
Listed on 2026-03-04
Listing for:
Longs
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Landscaping, Gardening
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Order: 27040
Order Type :
TempToFT
We seeking a skilled or entry-level Gardener I to support the maintenance and beautification of public properties in Fairhope. This position involves a combination of hands-on landscape work and leadership responsibilities, ensuring the grounds are safe, healthy, and visually appealing for the community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Landscape Maintenance:
Perform and oversee landscaping tasks such as planting, pruning, pest control, irrigation maintenance, and general grounds upkeep across City properties. - Work Leadership:
Lead and guide landscape maintenance crews for both routine maintenance and special projects, ensuring efficient and high-quality work. - Planting:
Follow planting schedules and industry standards to plant trees, shrubs, and flowers at proper depths to promote healthy growth. - Pruning and Trimming:
Prune and trim trees, shrubs, and other plantings according to professional horticultural standards to enhance plant health and appearance. - Pest Control:
Detect early signs of fungus, insects, and other plant diseases; apply treatments to prevent or mitigate damage. - Fertilizer/Herbicide/Pesticide Application:
Safely mix and apply fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides following the manufacturer's guidelines and within recommended schedules. - Grounds Inspection and Safety:
Regularly inspect public grounds for potential hazards and take corrective actions to ensure the safety of the public and work crews.
- Proven experience in or a desire to learn landscape maintenance, horticulture, or a related field
- Knowledge in or a desire to learn proper planting, pruning, pest control, and irrigation practices
- Experience in or desire to learn leading crews and coordinating projects is highly preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to public safety.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and lift/move heavy materials as needed.
- Valid driver's license required; additional certifications (e.g., pesticide applicator's license) are a plus.
Skills:
- Landscaping
- Maintenance (General)
- Custodial
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