Description
The Grounds Supervisor is responsible for a broad range of garden maintenance activities for the continued development and cultivation of the gardens at The Inn at Little Washington. This position reports to the Estate Gardener and provides ongoing support to the Grounds and Gardens team we well as other internal departments as needed. The chosen candidate will assist the Grounds and Gardens team in maintaining the health and care of permanent and seasonal displays, and expanding plant collections by performing a variety of garden maintenance tasks including, but not limited to, site/soil preparation, planting, transplanting, mulching, weeding, watering, Integrated Pest Management, pruning, snow removal, and special event preparation. An associate’s degree or recognized certificate in horticulture or related discipline from an accredited college, university or vocational program and 2 years’ experience working in a public garden setting, or equivalent experience.
The Grounds Supervisor is responsible for a broad range of garden maintenance activities for the continued development and cultivation of the gardens at The Inn at Little Washington. This position reports to the Estate Gardener and provides ongoing support to the Grounds and Gardens team we well as other internal departments as needed. The chosen candidate will assist the Grounds and Gardens team in maintaining the health and care of permanent and seasonal displays, and expanding plant collections by performing a variety of garden maintenance tasks including, but not limited to, site/soil preparation, planting, transplanting, mulching, weeding, watering, Integrated Pest Management, pruning, snow removal, and special event preparation. An associate’s degree or recognized certificate in horticulture or related discipline from an accredited college, university or vocational program and 2 years’ experience working in a public garden setting, or equivalent experience.
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Skills
Positive attitude
Self-motivated
Strong guest service orientation, and excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) are required.
Must possess demonstrated ability to effectively manage a staff
Must be able to encourage team
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. consistently
Must be able to work in the heat, and in other weather conditions as needed
By applying you confirm you have these skills.