Garden Leader/Head Horticulturist


Sands Light
Sands Point, NY 11050
United States

Industry
Horticulture
Manages Others
Yes
Experience Required
Yes
Degree Required
No
Pay
From $60,000
Per Year    
Employment Type
Employee
Work Schedule
Full-Time
Travel
No Travel

Job Description
Looking for an experienced horticulturist to join an existing team, to care for a mature estate with established plantings, greenhouses. and extensive and varied gardens. The ideal candidate will be a very "hands on" gardener: creative, detail oriented, and aware that they are there to maintain the existing plantings as well as help them shine. Knowledge of seasonal garden bed planting and an eye for design, as well as a knowledge of, and interest in orchids, aroids and other tropicals, are all important parts of this vital role. Ultimately the candidate must be able to develop and maintain a close working relationship with the principal, as they continue to develop and enhance the property to it's fullest potential.
 
 
 
Job Requirements
Associates Degree or greater in Horticultural Sciences, or considerable and well documented in-field experience
3+ years experience in private or public gardening or urban horticulture
understanding of organic gardening techniques, lawn care and maintenance
greenhouse management
legal to work in USA
ability to drive, with a clean US driver's license
Bilingual preferred
management of 3+ employees
passion for flower arranging
strong knowledge of tree care