Estate Gardening Crew Leader

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We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a “family of family companies” across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one of our many company locations nationwide. Learn from the top experts in the field and work on some of the country’s largest and most complex landscape projects.

Take advantage of opportunities to share and exchange best practices across our network. The opportunities are endless.

Pay rate: $19 - $27/hour depending on experience

Planted Earth is a distinguished Residential Landscape Contracting and Maintenance company, renowned for working with the region's most talented Landscape Architects. We install and maintain premier landscapes across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C.

Work With The Best

We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a “family of family companies” across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one of our many company locations nationwide. Learn from the top experts in the field and work on some of the country’s largest and most complex landscape projects.

Take advantage of opportunities to share and exchange best practices across our network. The opportunities are endless.

Estate Gardening Crew Leader

Pay rate: $19 - $27/hour depending on experience

Planted Earth is a distinguished Residential Landscape Contracting and Maintenance company, renowned for working with the region's most talented Landscape Architects. We install and maintain premier landscapes across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C.

Our vision of "Doing Things Better" encompasses superior customer service, exceptional plant material, industry-leading partners, and most importantly, a steadfast commitment to nurturing client relationships.

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We are currently seeking an Estate Gardening Crew Leader who is passionate about gardening and maintenance, healthy & vibrant plants and the beautiful outdoors, and is committed to professional growth and improvement. You will manage a diverse range of gardens, from cozy courtyard plantings and detailed estate gardens to terrace planters and green roofs.

Your role will be integral in maintaining effective communication with our clientele who share a passion for plants and gardens.

You should be comfortable with driving a large pick-up truck to jobs, climbing a ladder up to 10 feet, lifting up to 50 lbs., and spending much of the day on the road or at client sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain perennials and annuals in residential gardens
• Perform pruning and shaping of shrubs, push mower, landscaping duties
• Conduct Boxwood care and hedging
• Ensure overall health and growth of the plants
• Communicate effectively with clients, managers and team members, and escalate issues that require additional attention
• Prompt/Timely response to all messages from Team and Clients, including email, text and phone
• Tracking time and material for crew members and jobsites, with occasional computer work

• At least 2-3 years of landscaping experience
• Knowledge in sound horticultural practices, pest , and proper pruning techniques
• Experience with lawn maintenance equipment including blowers, weed wacker, backpack sprayer, telescoping pruners, auger, push mower, hand tools
• Strong time management and demonstrated project management skills
• Clear communication skills and ability to deal directly with high-end clients
• Professionalism and attention to detail
• Solid computer skills
• Passion for the outdoors and horticulture
• Current MD driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Physical ability to bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs

• Paid Holidays
• Vacation Days
• Bonus Incentive
• Health, dental, vision and drug insurance
• 401K with company match and training in horticultural skills
• Unif…