Corporate Estate Gardener
Description
Capitol Broadcasting Company is a hub of media, real estate, and sports, blending tradition with cutting-edge technology to shape the future. We are looking for a Corporate Estate Gardner.
As a Corporate Estate Gardener at Capitol Broadcasting Company, you will play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the landscape of our corporate locations. Your responsibilities will include planting, mowing, trimming, and performing overall landscape maintenance to create a welcoming and aesthetically pleasing environment for employees and visitors. You will collaborate with our facilities team to ensure our outdoor spaces are not only beautiful, but also sustainable, and well-cared for. This position is perfect for someone who is passionate about horticulture and takes pride in creating inviting green spaces.
Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, the right candidate must be able to perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Landscape Maintenance: Perform regular maintenance of lawns, gardens, and landscaped areas, including mowing, trimming, edging, weeding, and mulching.
- Plant Care: Plant, water, fertilize, prune, and care for trees, shrubs, flowers, and other plants.
- Groundskeeping: Ensure walkways, parking areas, and other outdoor spaces are clean, safe, and well-maintained. Remove litter, debris, and leaves regularly.
- Seasonal Tasks: Handle seasonal gardening tasks such as planting annuals, aerating lawns, and applying snow and ice removal during winter months.
- Pest and Disease Control: Monitor plants for pests and diseases and apply appropriate treatments to protect plant health.
- Irrigation Systems: Maintain and repair irrigation systems to ensure efficient watering of landscaped areas.
- Equipment Maintenance: Operate and maintain gardening equipment and tools in good working condition.
- Safety Compliance: Follow all safety guidelines and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
- Project Assistance: Assist with special landscaping projects and initiatives as needed.
- Customer Service: Interact professionally with employees and visitors, providing excellent customer service and addressing any landscape-related inquiries or concerns.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in groundskeeping, gardening, or landscaping.
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent; formal training in horticulture or landscape management is a plus.
- Skills:
- Proficiency in the use of landscaping equipment and tools.
- Knowledge of plant care, pest control, and irrigation systems.
- Strong attention to detail and a passion for maintaining high standards of landscape aesthetics.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good physical stamina and the ability to perform strenuous tasks in various weather conditions.
- Certifications: Relevant certifications in horticulture or landscaping are advantageous.
- Licenses: Valid driver's license required.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
- Perform physical tasks such as bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, seeing, hearing, and typing.
Work Conditions: The work conditions and characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Work is primarily outdoors, exposed to various weather conditions.
- May require lifting, bending, and performing tasks that involve physical exertion.
- Flexible hours may be required, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, depending on seasonal needs.
- May occasionally need to travel to off-site locations.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Dynamic and inclusive work environment with a supportive team culture.
- Exciting projects and growth opportunities within a leading organization.
- Free parking and proximity to restaurants, breweries, shops, and cultural venues.
How to Apply:
- A pre-employment drug screening and background check are required.
- All Capitol Broadcasting Company properties are tobacco free.
- Capitol Broadcasting Company participates in E-Verify.
EEO Statement:
Capitol Broadcasting Company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. is a diversified communications company which owns and/or operates WRAL-TV, WRAZ-TV, WRAL-FM, WRAL-HD2, WNGT-CD, WCMC-FM, WCMC-HD1, WDNC-AM, WCMC-HD2, WCMC-HD3, WCLY-AM, WCMC-HD4, Microspace, and WRAL Digital in Raleigh, NC; WILM-TV, WILT-LD and Sunrise Broadcasting in Wilmington, NC; The Durham Bulls Baseball Club, Bull City Hospitality, and Coastal Plain League in Durham, NC; The Holly Springs Salamanders in Holly Springs, NC; The Greenville Yard Gnomes in Greenville, NC; the American Underground startup hub in Durham, NC; and real estate interests including the American Tobacco Historic District in Durham, NC; Rocky Mount Mills in Rocky Mount, NC; MoJud Lofts in Greensboro, NC; and The Thread in Rock Hill, SC.