Horticultural Assistant - Flower Maintenance (Full Time)

Basic Job Function:

Assist the Horticulturalist and Team members in all aspects of the Flower installation department duties required to ensure proper installations and maintenance techniques of seasonal color flower beds and decorative containers for all company properties and retail clients. Uphold and ensure proper safety procedures and techniques for the department to meet all safety requirements.

Use of Company Vehicle: Designated to drive a company vehicle

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum three (3) years experience preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent credentials
• Must be trainable in knowledge of plant identification, annuals, perennials, small trees and shrubs
• Must be trainable in proper planting and flower maintenance techniques, flower beds, gardens and in proper plant selection and bed layout
• Must be trainable in color combinations and proper plant selection for container compositions and design (will train to meet our requirements and expectations)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Valid Georgia Driver's License (Required)
• Must have a favorable driving history
• Company policy requires that one must be 21 years of age or older to drive a company vehicle and pass a yearly Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) review
• Must have ability to courteously present information to people in one-on-one and group situations
• Consistently aspires to fulfill our core Company values (Respect, Integrity, Passion, Teamwork, Accountability, Caring, Loyalty & Trust)
• Exhibits the Sea Island Five-Star Behavior Standards with guests, members and co-workers
• Must possess a positive attitude and have the ability to work with a variety of people and in cooperation with coworkers efficiently and effectively
• Must be detail oriented and able to manage competing priorities and multiple deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Ability to easily adapt to organizational and environmental changes
• Must be flexible to working days, early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Report to work at the scheduled time, neatly groomed and in compliance with company Dress Code Policy

Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Learn the names and personally recognize our regular Guests and Members
• Must act in an appropriate and professional manner/contact with guest, members and retail clients
• Monitor moisture levels and water all flowers in beds and containers as needed
• Groom flower beds and containers by pulling weeds and through proper pinching back and pruning techniques
• Identify flowering annuals & perennials and detect weeds
• Apply fertilizers as directed by supervisor to keep beds and containers healthy, floriferous, and uniform in growth
• Follow prepared maintenance or planting schedule, and learn to properly record materials used and time spent for each home owner or company property, using material and time sheets
• Remove spent flowers and properly prepare beds/containers for new plantings
• Monitors for hot spots and disease reporting any issue to the supervisor
• Operate garden tiller
• Help with unloading delivery trucks, and/or unpacking plant material if needed
• Load, transport, and unload materials (plants, soils, mulches, containers, etc.) needed at installation site
• Plant annuals, perennials, small shrubs, and vines using proper fertilizer and planting techniques
• Mulch and thoroughly water all new plantings
• Properly clean work area after completing plant installation or maintenance service
• Report all guest/member/homeowner/management concerns or requests to Supervisor/ Manager
• Thoroughly inspects equipment prior to and after use insuring that all trash, dirt, clippings, etc. are removed
• Thoroughly inspects machinery for proper operation prior to use; reporting any malfunction to supervisor/mechanic as soon as possible
• Ensure all equipment used is full of fuel and other necessary fluids prior to and after use
• Maintains cleanliness and organization in all work areas
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of current guest services, activities, dining options, shops, local attractions, and historical information regarding Sea Island and the surrounding area to answer any questions guests may have to the best of one's ability
• If applicable, complete a Guest Problem Resolutions (GPR) form on any issues (solved or unsolved issues) and follow-up on issues as needed (if computer access is not available give information to admin support)
• Maintains cleanliness and organization in all work areas
• Uphold appropriate departmental standards of quality/timing
• Uphold and ensure compliance with all company and departmental policies and procedures
• Report all equipment problems and maintenance issues, known safety hazards, or unsafe practices and procedures to supervisor immediately
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement
• Willing and timely execution of other duties as delegated by leadership

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to kneel, crouch, squat, climb, stand, sit, balance, reach, bend, push, pull and walk for prolonged periods
• Must have the ability to work for extended time periods in an outdoor environment, including sun, heat, cold, wind, rain, and higher than normal noise levels
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with accuracy
• Ability to lift, carry, pull and push up to 55 lbs repeatedly throughout a shift
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical and fume hazards
• Maintain compliance with Company Resort Professional Image Policy