Lead Horticulturist

Lead Horticulturist

Position Summary: The Lead Horticulturist is responsible for all aspects of landscape, tree and plant health management for GGC horticulture practices and relevant design projects, as well as plant care procedures. On-site (50%), in nursery (40%) and in office (10%).

Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Oversee landscape maintenance properties, perform evaluations, reports and property walks.
• Oversee, lead and manage all aspects of tree fertilization schedules, including soil samples/testing and weed management program.
• Provide excellent client customer service and education regarding tree and plant health, turf and native grasses.
• Maintain clear, consistent and effective communications with job foreman, designers and office team members,
• Team player; contributes to GGC’s safety culture, and the company mission, vision and values.
• Oversee, lead and manage Junior Horticulturist(s).

• Leverage AI to effectively solve problems and integrate solutions into existing business systems and products.
• Maintain plant lists; continue to increase knowledge of plants and plant care best practices.
• Facilitate plant care training and education on job sites for team members and clients.
• Evaluate plant list on bidding jobs and offer recommendations.
• Manage all grow-ins.
• Calibrate spreader and seeders.

Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or Minor in Agriculture, Horticulture, Environmental Horticulture Science, Plant or Soil Science, Associate’s degree and/or equivalent in experience or a degree in a related field.
• 3+ years of industry experience, including familiarity with greenhouse operations and plant propagation techniques is advantageous, a passion for gardening is essential.
• Proficiency in using landscape maintenance machinery, hand tools and power tools.
• Bilingual, Spanish speaking is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Working conditions: work is performed outside in the Montana weather, expect seasonal variability, must be able to sustain full days of physical labor, and lift 30-50 lbs. consistently.

Compensation: Salary starting at $80,000 per year including health insurance, benefits and paid time off.

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