LANDSCAPE GARDENER

Atherton, CA

Full-Time

Local candidates will be considered

Start Date: ASAP

PRIMARY PURPOSE AND FUNCTION:

Responsible for day-to-day landscape gardening for the maintenance and upkeep of the grounds of the Property, including irrigation, planting, pruning and shaping, fertilizing, pest management, and overall health and well-being of the landscape and hardscape on the Property.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of the grounds of the Property, including the following functions:
• Assist in maintaining the irrigation system to operational standards and report any problems immediately to the manager
• Maintain all lawns to specified heights and requirements using the assigned equipment
• Prune and shape hedges and shrubs to the design specifications and as directed by the Landscape Maintenance Manager
• Assist with the implementation of a fertilization program for all areas of the grounds by measuring and applying the appropriate amounts, types, and application for lawns, ground covers, shrubs, and trees
• Maintain and implement a plan for pest management for all types of pests that may be found in the estate grounds
• Assist in maintaining and implementing a clean and tidy property grounds free from leaves, debris and soils by executing a daily site cleanliness program
• Monitor and communicate soil conditions, both wet and dry, to the Landscape Maintenance Manager and report any problems immediately to the Landscape Maintenance Manager
• Provide office support by assisting with landscape record keeping, updating maintenance documents, and documenting work progress
• Maintain all equipment, storage and service areas, and landscape products in a highly clean, organized, and consolidated manner and report any problems immediately to the Landscape Maintenance Manager
• Maintain all hardscape to a level of no stains or problems within your control and report any problems to the Landscape Maintenance Manager
• Other related duties as assigned by the Landscape Maintenance Manager and the Director of Landscape Operations

SKILLS AND WORK HABITS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Significant proven experience as a Landscape Gardener
• Working knowledge of landscape and hardscape maintenance practices and techniques
  
• Working knowledge of supplies and equipment used in landscape and hardscape maintenance
• Possess a valid unrestricted driver’s license, adequate vehicle insurance coverage, and a vehicle for use in performing job duties and travel among the Properties
• Be prompt and on time to all meetings, scheduled work, and established timelines
• Organized, efficient, punctual, reliable, proactive, self-starter
• Personable and able to work with various individuals effectively
• Flexibility, integrity, and creative problem-solving skills
• Must have and express a positive approach to problems and situations that may arise

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to work full-time, active landscape work in and around the grounds of the Property
• Able to work in various weather conditions
• Must be able to lift 50 safely on a consistent basis
• Must be able to work on various slopes, grades, and on various surfaces, including lawns, tarps, concrete, soil, mulched areas, and other hardscape
• Able to reach, bend, stoop, lift, carry, move typical landscape items, including furniture
• Able to use stairways, landscape ladders, ora  step stool
• Able to operate all landscape and grounds equipment and furnishings, and equipment, tools, and appliances for maintenance and upkeep of the Property
• Able to tolerate normal exposure to typical landscape, hardscape, and pest control chemicals, equipment noise, and daily exposure to elements
• Able to use standard computer, telephone, and related equipment for communication and recordkeeping
• Able to provide limited on-call availability and responsiveness during non-business hours
• Able to travel to local destinations without personal assistance
• Compliance with the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

Compensation: