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About the Role
Responsible for hands-on implementation and coordination of all aspects of landscape and garden maintenance to ensure grounds and improvements are maintained to the highest aesthetic standards. This role involves coordinating gardening teams' efforts with other staff and maintaining professional interactions.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Horticulture Manager to meet objectives and provide property support.
- Perform and oversee all aspects of landscape/garden maintenance, seasonal color coordination/maintenance, and installation.
- Make recommendations to improve and upgrade the level of detail, service, and operational sophistication.
- Participate in daily activities of the gardening support team to achieve high service, detail, and performance standards, including plant and materials procurement and equipment management.
- Conduct frequent reviews of physical surroundings to ensure quality issues are identified, repaired, or reported.
- Carry out special projects as required and directed by the Horticulture Manager.
- Assist and make recommendations to the Horticulture Manager in establishing short and long-range plans.
- Assist Horticulture Manager with contractor supervision.
- Monitor and replenish fuel levels for maintenance operations and family vehicles.
- Complete miscellaneous projects and errands as required.
- Maintain a flexible work schedule; some unscheduled hours will be required.
- Adhere to all safety requirements.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant OSHA safety regulations and company policies.
- Act as a role model in adherence to policies.
Requirements
- College Degree in Horticulture or equivalent work experience.
- 3-5 years landscaping or garden or nursery experience.
- Excellent knowledge of landscape maintenance, seasonal color bed maintenance, perennials, water and plant care requirements, pruning, and fertilization techniques.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; positive attitude.
- Ability to operate heavy machinery, e.g. bobcat, loaders, etc.
- Ability to safely handle and apply pesticides.
- Able to read difficult instructions and maintain written records.
- Knowledge of all job-related Federal/State rules/regulations.
- Excellent knowledge of general office procedures.
- Intermediate knowledge of smartphone and computer skills.
- Excellent time management skills; ability to organize and coordinate multiple projects with available resources.
- Keen attention to detail, honesty, adaptability, dependability, and a willingness to do hands-on work.
- Ability to maintain a high level of strict confidentiality and professionalism.
- Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
- Valued but not required: Private estate/hotel/hospitality/museum experience.
- Valued but not required: Bilingual in English/Spanish.
- Extensive standing, walking, bending and heavy lifting.
- Occasional desktop computer work.
- Outdoor setting, rough terrain.
- Occasional office/cubical setting work.
- Noise level is moderate to loud.
- Some travel required, often on short notice.
- Must complete a background check and drug test before employment.
Skills
- Landscape maintenance
- Garden maintenance
- Seasonal color coordination/maintenance
- Installation
- Plant procurement
- Equipment management
- Pesticide handling and application
- Heavy machinery operation (bobcat, loaders)
- General office procedures
- Smartphone skills
- Computer skills
- Time management
- Organization
- Coordination
- Attention to detail
- Confidentiality
- Professionalism
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Adaptability
- Dependability
- Willingness to do hands-on work
- Bilingual in English/Spanish (valued)
Location
- Austin, TX 78746
Work Type
- Full Time
- Minimal/Some Local Travel Required
Experience Level
- 3-5 years landscaping or garden or nursery experience
Education Level
- Combination of Education and Experience
- College Degree in Horticulture or equivalent work experience
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance based bonus program
- 100% employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents (with participation in our Wellness Incentive Program)
- 401(k) + match
- Generous vacation and personal time off allowance
- Charitable donation matching program
- Training and development opportunities
- Programs and activities to encourage a balanced lifestyle
About the Company
- DFI is a private property management company dedicated to providing unparalleled Service Excellence to our clients.
- We work hard to develop an amazing culture for our teams which extends far beyond a typical organization or benefits package.
- We offer many exciting programs that focus on developing the whole person - we work hard, play hard and know how to have FUN!
- This is a drug free workplace.
Equal Opportunity
- DFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind.
- DFI is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
- All employment decisions at DFI are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
- DFI will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.