Relais & Châteaux

Full Time Skilled Horticulturist

Pittsboro, NC, United States · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 21 days ago

About the role

Gardeners help keep Fearrington Village's roughly 20 acre Village Center looking exceptional year round.
The 32 room Fearrington House Inn is a full service property and is a longstanding, proud member of the Paris-based hospitality association, Relais & Chateaux.
This gardener is supported as needed by a grounds crew which handles tasks involving mechanized equipment like lawn maintenance, irrigation, hedge trimming, tree removal, etc.

This position, the Fearrington House Inn Gardener, is a highly visible role; he or she shall maintain ornamental garden beds and water features surrounding the Inn, which was completed in 1987.
Perform general horticultural duties such as design, installation and maintenance of display gardens, including mulching, weeding, watering, pruning, etc.

Ensure public walkways and patios are kept free from plant debris.
Interact regularly and pleasantly with guests and visitors.
Ensure outdoor wedding venues are kept clean and tidy.
At least 3 years hands-on horticulture work experience, i.e. public garden, plant nursery, private gardening.
Strong knowledge of plant species that thrive in our area, and plant sourcing and maintenance techniques.
Must enjoy interacting with and working in close proximity to the general public.
Ability to accomplish tasks around constraints such as various business hours, weather extremes, events on property, etc.
Must have a valid driver's license and ability to perform heavy lifting up to 40 lbs.

Operate gardening tools including golf carts, blowers, push carts, and hand tools, ensuring all applicable safety standards are followed.

At least 3 years hands-on horticulture work experience, i.e. public garden, plant nursery, private gardening.
Strong knowledge of plant species that thrive in our area, and plant sourcing and maintenance techniques.
Must enjoy interacting with and working in close proximity to the general public.
Ability to accomplish tasks around constraints such as various business hours, weather extremes, events on property, etc.
Must have a valid driver's license and ability to perform heavy lifting up to 40 lbs.
Annual complimentary dinner and stay at The Fearrington House Inn and Restaurant

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
PTO and Sick Pay
Benefits include health care coverage (medical, dental, vision), long term and short term disability, participation in the company's 401(k) retirement plan, and employee discounts.

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