Gardener
7 days ago
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OnsiteFull-timeSenior
Summary
Southern Highlands Reserve is seeking a Gardener to join their team in Lake Toxaway, NC. The role involves supporting the Gardens Manager in the maintenance and development of gardens, applying best practices in horticultural techniques.
About the Role
As a Gardener, you will be responsible for maintaining all plantings, operating and maintaining tools and equipment, monitoring garden conditions, assisting with plant propagation, and supervising garden volunteers. You will also work on conservation and restoration projects, ensuring the gardens are maintained to high aesthetic standards.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in horticulture, landscaping, or related skills.
- Working knowledge of methods, materials, techniques, tools, and equipment used in grounds maintenance.
- Ability to lift, carry, push or pull 50 pounds.
Preferred:
- Proficiency with irrigation installation and repairs.
- Experience in a public garden.
- Comfortable performing minor repairs on power equipment.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package including an attractive base salary.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
Southern Highlands Reserve
Southern Highlands Reserve is dedicated to sustaining the natural ecosystems of the Blue Ridge Mountains through the preservation, cultivation and display of plants native to the region and by advocating for their value through education, restoration and research. Located in Western North Carolina at an elevation of 4500 feet, the varied topography and forest types found on our 120 acres allow us to emulate many of the plant communities found in the higher reaches of the southern Appalachians.
Lake Toxaway, NC