Gardener​/Jardinero

Job Details

Job Location:

Caseyville - Caseyville, IL 62232

Salary Range: $20.00 - $23.00 Hourly

Horticulturist / Gardener

Full-Time | St. Louis Area | Year-Round Opportunity with Snow Removal

Love plants? We'd love to talk.

We're looking for a Horticulturist / Gardener who knows plants, enjoys working outdoors, and wants to see the results of their work every day.

This is a hands-on horticulture role with the opportunity to lead and work alongside landscape crews while caring for beautiful, high-profile properties throughout the St. Louis area.

You'll work with native plants, perennials, seasonal color, trees, shrubs, and established garden spaces. We're looking for someone who can look at a plant and recognize when something isn't right, understand what it needs, and take action.

If you studied horticulture, plant science, or a related field and want a career that gets you out from behind a desk, this could be a great fit. A degree is helpful, but hands-on horticultural knowledge and experience matter just as much.

• Lead and work alongside crews to maintain healthy, beautiful landscapes
• Provide hands‑on care for native, perennial, seasonal, and ornamental plantings
• Monitor plant health and identify stress, disease, pests, nutrient deficiencies, and other concerns
• Determine the right care and treatment based on plant needs and seasonal conditions
• Properly prune and maintain trees, shrubs, perennials, and other plant material
• Plant and maintain seasonal, native, and perennial plants
• Weed, mulch, edge, deadhead, divide, and maintain garden beds
• Apply fertilizers and soil amendments based on plant needs
• Monitor watering needs, soil conditions, and overall growing conditions
• Guide crews on proper horticultural practices and help ensure work meets quality standards
• Take ownership of the health, appearance, and details of assigned landscapes
• Identify horticultural concerns and opportunities for improvement before they become bigger issues
• Communicate property needs and recommendations with Account and Operations Managers
• Safely operate and maintain gardening and landscape equipment
• Keep gardens and green spaces clean, healthy, and looking their best
• Jump in alongside the team to complete the landscape work needed to keep properties at their best
• Assist with snow and ice removal during the winter months
• Follow company safety standards and horticultural best practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

You don't need to check every box. We're looking for someone with a strong foundation in horticulture who is excited to continue learning and growing.

We'd love to see:

• Experience or education in horticulture, plant science, gardening, native landscaping, grounds management, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of plants and how to care for them
• Knowledge of native and regional plant material
• Ability to identify common plant health issues, including pests, disease, environmental stress, and nutrient deficiencies
• Understanding of pruning, planting, soil health, fertilization, and seasonal plant care
• Interest in native plants and sustainable horticultural practices
• Confidence leading and working alongside a crew
• Strong attention to detail and pride in your work
• Ability to work independently and make decisions in the field
• Good communication skills and a team-first attitude
• Willingness to work outdoors throughout the year

A bachelor's degree in horticulture, plant science, landscape horticulture, or a related field is preferred but not required. Relevant experience and demonstrated plant knowledge are highly valued.

One day you might be pruning and evaluating plant health. Another could include leading a crew through seasonal garden maintenance, identifying why a group of plants isn't thriving, planting new material, or making sure a high-visibility garden looks its best.

You'll get to work with plants, solve problems, lead people, and see the impact of your work.

This is a full-time position in the St. Louis Metro area.

Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with some flexibility based on seasonal and property needs. Occasional…