Gardener (Summer 2026)

Role Summary

Reporting to the Landscape leadership team, this position is responsible for the maintenance and development of property grounds to ensure a pleasant appearance. The Gardener’s overall responsibilities are to provide professional and detailed gardening/planting, set up and maintenance of garden areas across the Resort, requiring minimum supervision and using their own high level of initiative.

Responsibilities

• Daily detailed maintenance of gardens throughout the resort
• Plant various floral displays including streetscapes and tree-planting
• Responsible for maintaining flower beds, baskets, and boxes by watering, removing weeds, trimming, and maintaining appearance of planters
• Maintain plants by planting, transplanting, cultivating, irrigating, and pruning
• Accountable for maintaining grounds by clearing brush and debris by sweeping, cleaning up litter, replacing or making repairs and clearing drains; this includes trimming shrubs and trees
• Ensure daily checks are completed throughout the Nature Preserve trails and that the trails are maintained and free and clear of debris
• Power washing of buildings, hard pavement surfaces
• Monitor operation of irrigation systems and water areas without irrigation including beds, planter boxes
• Monitor and maintain the condition of playground and sports areas including basketball court, tennis court, playground
• Lay down mulch, wood chips, peat moss and other soil moisturizers
• Remove garbage from all exterior receptacles
• Perform routine maintenance and landscaping renovation tasks
• Support to ensure signage in general across the Resort is in place and in good condition
• Operate and maintain a variety of maintenance equipment such as cord trimmer, mower, side by side, backpack blower, chain saw
• Wash, clean, and re-fuel all equipment after use
• Maintain the appearance and safety of sidewalks, driveways, cart paths, or parking lots.
• Assist with set up and maintenance of seasonal recreation activities
• Compliance with all safety regulations of assigned tasks, and ensure a clean and safe working environment with active participation in the health and safety program
• Adhere to all environmental policies and programs as required
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Preference to candidates with horticultural, landscape design or land management background or experience
• Previous experience in ground maintenance and gardening an asset
• Previous experience using small landscape equipment including but not limited to; line trimmer, backpack blower, chain saw, small hand tools, skid steer, push mowers, golf cart, power washer and other equipment as assigned
• Strong ability to identify different plants/weeds
• Must possess excellent customer service skills
• Must be computer literate. Preferred candidate will have previous experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Must be extremely responsible with integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Majority of work is outdoor through all seasons in all weather conditions.
• Required to move, lift, carry, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Stand, sit, kneel, or walk for an extended period or for an entire shift.
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, and pulling.
• Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces.
• Significant exposure to varying weather conditions
• Will encounter obnoxious smell from wastewater, gasoline, and diesel fuels.
• Will encounter hazardous materials, dangerous or toxic substances and chemicals.
• May encounter excessive noise from engines and equipment.