Landscaper

Job Details

Job Location:

Cape Resorts Management Co - Cape May, NJ 08204

Salary Range: $23.00 - $23.00 Hourly Position Overview

• Daily Property Upkeep:
  Take primary ownership of the daily aesthetic appeal and landscape maintenance for multiple properties and houses across the Cape May area.
• Turf & Garden Care:
  Perform professional mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, weeding, mulching, planting, deadheading, leaf removal, and comprehensive seasonal cleanups.
• Horticultural Maintenance:
  Care for flowers, bedding plants, shrubs, trees, and specialized ornamental plantings.
• Seasonal Rotations:
  Execute seasonal planting and landscape transitions to ensure the properties dynamically reflect changing seasons and holiday themes.
• Equipment Operations:
  Safely operate and maintain landscaping equipment, including blowers, hedge trimmers, rotary mowers, string trimmers, chainsaws, pressure washers, and other small machinery.
• Irrigation Management:
  Handle basic operation, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting of irrigation systems, including drip lines, piping, and sprinkler heads.
• Hardscape & Light Construction:
  Perform basic fence installation and repair, while assisting with other light construction and landscape development projects.
• Site Sanitation:
  Oversee trash removal, sweeping, parking lot cleanliness, and organization of landscape work areas and tool storage.
• Cross-Functional Support:
  Assist team members with special operational projects, including event setups, furniture staging, and holiday decorating/undecorating.
• Flexible Execution:
  Perform additional duties assigned to support business needs during peak cycles.

• Horticulture & Grounds Maintenance:
  Strong expertise in landscape preservation, plant health care, precision pruning, mowing, irrigation management, and seasonal property upkeep.
• Autonomy & Ownership:
  Proven ability to work independently, manage shifting priorities, and take full accountability for assigned zones.
• Meticulous Eye for Detail:
  High standards of cleanliness and aesthetics, particularly within high-visibility, guest-facing environments.
• Equipment Proficiency:
  Skilled in the safe operation and care of specialized landscaping tools and machinery.
• Technical Aptitude:
  Basic understanding of construction techniques, fencing, irrigation troubleshooting, and general landscape repairs.
• Environmental Resilience:
  Comfortable working outdoors in diverse and changing weather conditions.
• Physical Dexterity:
  Capability to bend, squat, kneel, climb, and perform repetitive physical movements for extended periods.
• Stamina & Lifting Power:
  Ability to regularly lift up to 25 pounds, frequently lift up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift heavier materials with team assistance.
• Safety First Mindset:
  Strict adherence to all established property guidelines and equipment safety protocols.

• Licensing:
  Valid driver's license required.
• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Core
  
  Experience:
  
  2+ years of professional experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, or estate maintenance preferred.
• Specialized
  
  Experience:
  
  Prior experience managing high-end residential, luxury resort, or hospitality landscapes is strongly preferred.