Apprentice Gardener

Overview: The Apprentice Gardener works closely with the Gardener to support the care, maintenance, and seasonal enhancement of gardens, annual beds, and outdoor containers across multiple private residences. This position will take an active role in ensuring garden spaces and plant materials are healthy, attractive, and maintained to an exceptional standard throughout the year. In partnership with the Gardener and Grounds & Landscape Manager, the Apprentice Gardener will support seasonal installations, ongoing garden and landscape needs, and the overall presentation of the properties. The position will work closely with the Principals to understand their preferences and ensure garden, plant, and floral selections and presentation align with their aesthetic and the needs of the residences. Location & Hours: This position will share time between residences in Ada and Holland Michigan, with greater time in Holland during the summer and shifting primarily to Ada outside of the summer season. Weekend hours are required in the summer months. Our Unique Benefits: We are intentional about enriching our employment experiences through a unique blend of benefit offerings that include: Robust health insurance options with competitive employer contributions. 401k retirement plan with a generous employer match of up to 7.5%. Paid time off programs include paid time off, paid holidays, and more. Professional development opportunities. Discounted memberships to MVP Sportsplex. What You'll Do: Gardens, Annual Beds, and Outdoor Containers Assist with the planting, ongoing care, and seasonal maintenance of annual flower beds and outdoor pots across the properties. Collaborate with the Principals and Gardener to plan and execute seasonal installations and removals, including spring, summer, fall, and holiday plantings, ensuring selections and presentation align with Principal preferences. Weed, water, deadhead, fertilize, prune, and otherwise maintain plant material to promote healthy growth and an exceptional appearance. Perform light pruning of shrubs and perennials, including boxwoods, hydrangeas, and other ornamental plantings. Assist with the ongoing care and upkeep of designated gardens throughout the properties. Collaborate with the grounds team to prepare garden beds and planting areas for seasonal installations, including migration and other groundwork as needed. Monitor plant health and proactively identify concerns related to pests, disease, watering, soil conditions, or other environmental factors. Recommend appropriate solutions and coordinate with the Grounds & Landscape Manager when additional treatment or support is needed. Plant Procurement and Seasonal Planning Order plants, flowers, greens, soil amendments, and other gardening supplies needed for seasonal installations and ongoing maintenance. Source plant materials from local growers and vendors as appropriate, balancing quality, availability, and property needs. Coordinate and schedule plant and material deliveries and ensure deliveries are received and appropriately distributed across the properties. Plan ahead for seasonal needs, coordinating with the Principals on preferences and priorities to ensure plant materials and supplies are available in advance of installations. Coordinate decorative greens and plant materials for holiday pots and seasonal displays. Maintain appropriate gardening tools, materials, and supplies and communicate inventory or equipment needs to the Grounds & Landscape Manager. Property and Household Support Collaborate with the grounds team and assist with broader landscape, garden, and property maintenance needs as time and seasonality allow. Provide general support to the team and vendors responsible for indoor plant care and floral arranging, as needed, while learning the Principals’ preferences and established standards for the residences. Assist with seasonal garden preparation, cleanup, transitions, and special projects, including the car…

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