Careers - Now Hiring Horticulture Technician

Carmel Landscapes is currently searching for an experienced, professional Horticulture Technician who takes pride in their work, values teamwork and has an eye for remarkable craftsmanship! This is not just a lawn care position.

The Carmel Landscapes team is committed to high-quality execution, fostering positive environmental impact through sustainable landscaping. As certified landscape professionals, we take an equitable, biophilic approach to outdoor spaces, ensuring they thrive for years to come.

What can we offer YOU?

• Medical, dental and vision benefits available for eligible full-time employees.
• Paid time off under the company PTO policy.
• Paid holidays off in addition to PTO.
• Paid training and professional development opportunities.

Schedule

• Full-time
• 1st shift (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
• Year-round employment includes winter snow removal (floating winter shift)
• Plant-care work follows seasonal needs and weather.

Responsibilities

• Plan and complete assigned work independently when it is within your demonstrated skills and authorized scope; work with a crew when the task requires it.
• Clarify unfamiliar work, request help for tasks that need additional people or equipment, and contact management about unexpected conditions or changes before proceeding.
• Install trees, shrubs, perennials, mulch and ornamental beds according to workorders and paper landscape drawings.
• Prepare soil and planting areas, handle plants carefully, and apply appropriate planting depth, spacing, watering and mulching practices.
• Prune trees and shrubs using appropriate methods and applicable ANSI A300 tree care standards; maintain garden beds and seasonal plantings.
• Identify common Ohio native plants and weeds, scout for pests and disease symptoms, and report plant health concerns using integrated pest management principles.
• Assess soil conditions, drainage and moisture; collect soil samples and interpret test results to support appropriate care and amendments.Organize plant and material deliveries, operate landscape tools safely, protect surrounding plants and communicate professionally with clients.
• Support snow removal and plowing duties for full-time, year-round employment, following training and assigned responsibilities.

Skills & experience

• 3+ years of hands-on landscape installation and plant-care experience, with demonstrated plant identification and pruning skills.
• Working knowledge of soil conditions, plant health and professional landscape equipment.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record and reliable transportation; truck-and-trailer experience is valuable.
• Ability to perform physical outdoor work and lift or move 50+ pounds safely, using assistance or equipment as needed.
• Ability to organize and complete familiar plant-care work without continuous on-site supervision, recognize the limits of your skills, and communicate progress and concerns clearly.

Company apps and job documentation

• Record job time, plants and materials used, and work completed in company apps.
• Photograph plant conditions and completed work; write clear notes about pests, disease symptoms, watering needs and follow-up tasks.
• Keep records current and report concerns to the designated supervisor or management contact, including when working alone. Complete chemical-application records when assigned and authorized.

Apply

A resume is optional. Please provide professional references. Be ready to identify plants, explain planting and pruning decisions, discuss a soil or plant-health problem and complete a sample company-app record. Industry certifications and pesticide-applicator credentials are welcome. Apply treatments only when trained and authorized for the assignment.

We hire around demonstrated skills and individual strengths. If you do not meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Based on your practical abilities, interests and readiness for responsibility, we may consider you for another available role, including a supervised trainee position or a role with more or less management responsibility. Any alternative role, its duties, training expectations and pay will be discussed clearly with you before you accept an offer.
Carmel Landscapes is an equal opportunity employer who values professionalism and skilled craftsmanship. We welcome qualified candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a positive work environment for our employees.

If you’re interested in joining our team, please submit an application and current resume for consideration!