Seasonal Color Assistant

About this role

Work With The Best

We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a “family of family companies” across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one of our many company locations nationwide.  Learn from the top experts in the field and work on some of the country’s largest and most complex landscape projects.  Take advantage of opportunities to share and exchange best practices across our network.  The opportunities are endless.

Planted Earth is a distinguished Residential Landscape Contracting and Maintenance company, renowned for working with the region's most talented Landscape Architects. We install and maintain premier landscapes across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C.  

Our vision of "Doing Things Better" encompasses superior customer service, exceptional plant material, industry-leading partners, and most importantly, a steadfast commitment to nurturing client relationships.  

Visit us at   https://plantedearthlandscaping.com/   to learn more and see our portfolio of properties!  

We are currently seeking a Seasonal Color Program Assistant   with strong leadership   to help develop our Seasonal Color   P rogram.   Services within this program   currently   include   planters, flower beds,   bulb plantings,   fall / pumpkin displays, and holiday decor.  

Applicants should be passionate about plants, design,   and   the outdoors . Seasonal color installations occur in a fast-paced ,   condensed   timeframe   which requires   proactive planning,   foresight ,   attention to detail,   and efficien cy.   The workday involves navigating client properties,   acquiring   and organizing supplies from vendors, and planning for future installations.   Applicants should be comfortable with driving   a large truck /van , working on a ladder up to 1 2   feet,   lifting up   to 50 lbs, and working in all weather conditions.   

We seek candidates who exhibit professionalism and a growth mindset.  

Responsibilities  

• Assist with preparation of the yard for seasonal color deliveries  

• Monitor and assist with care of plant materials for installations  

• Track hard good inventory, tools, and supplies - ensure timely ordering    

• Receive deliveries on properties and at the shop, remediating missing/incorrect materials  

• Direct pre-loading of materials for each installation  

• Layout plant materials onsite for crews according to the installation design plan  

• Perform installations alongside crews ensuring quality, accuracy, safety, and efficiency  

• Monitor and address irrigation needs for seasonal color installations  

• Execute plant replacements and installation adjustments  

• Perform maintenance on Seasonal Color installations/guide crews on proper maintenance  

• Provide accurate information for records including job materials, hours, photographs, measurements, and modifications to design plans  

• Assist with calculating plant quantities for flower beds and bulb plantings  

• Pre-assemble holiday decor in preparation for installations  

• Collaborate with the Seasonal Color Manager on program development needs (ex: inventory space, equipment, expansion of services, vendors)  

• Assist   as a member of the garden care team during non-install time periods  

Qualifications  

• Driver’s license, with a clean driving record  

• Minimum of 3 years in a hands-on horticultural industry role related to landscape installations and care of herbaceous plants  

• Aesthetic sense/eye for design  

• Prior experience in a fast-paced work environment  

• Strong organizational systems  

• Sense of urgency  

• Attention to detail  

• Solution-oriented  

• Self-starter  

• Ability to accurately & calmly handle multiple tasks at one time with frequent interruptions  

• Resourceful in identifying tools, technology, and procedures that can improve results  

• Verbal and written fluency in the English language  

• Be available to work extended hours during peak seasons  

• Follow company policies, procedures, and work standards  

• Able to work effectively with individuals of differing knowledge and backgrounds  

• Able to work outside in all weather conditions, lift 50lbs on a regular basis, perform repeated bending and lifting activities throughout the workday, and comfortable with occasional ladder work   

• Preferred:  

• Certificate or College Degree in horticulture /landscape   program  

• Spanish language - verbal fluency  

• Irrigation program knowledge  

Benefits  

• Paid   Time Off  

• Bonus Incentive  

• Medical , dental,   &   vision insurance  

• 401K with company match   

• FSA/HSA  

• PerkSpot  

• Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance  

• Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service)  

• Uniforms and safety   equipment   provided  

Pay Transparency  

Mariani Enterprises LLC is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees with an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Mariani Enterprises LLC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.  

Position Range: $28/HR - $32/HR

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Mariani Enterprises, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

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