Horticulturist
Horticulturist
About Us: Kendal~Crosslands Communities, located in the heart of the Brandywine Valley with four campuses on 500 acres, has been a leader in the senior services field for over 50 years. Steeped in Quaker values, we invite you to work in an oasis that includes rolling hills, wooded trails, green meadows, lush gardens, and tranquil water features. Together, staff and residents sustain the natural environment as active stewards.
We are seeking a full-time horticulturist. The ideal candidate should be strongly independent yet collaborative with a small, talented horticultural team. The horticulturist will be able to work with sophisticated, ecologically functioning gardens, grounds and natural areas on our campus.
Job Description: The primary function of the Horticulturist is to maintain campus planting and landscaping by supporting the day to day landscaping and horticulture management of grounds and related duties at Kendal- Crosslands Communities.
This position is full- time working Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm.
Requirements:
-Must have a professional certification related to Horticulture or relevant experience equivalent to professional certificate
- 2 or 4 year degree in horticulture sciences or related degree
- A professional background including landscape design, tree care, plant identification, pruning, turf management, integrated pest management and groundskeeping
-Strong leadership, communication, and planning skills
-Must possess a driver’s license in state of residence and be insurable by Kendal-Crosslands Communities
-Pa pesticide applicator license needed within 6 months of hire; Kendal-Crosslands Communities will pay for licensure when obtained
Location:
Kennett Square, located alongside Longwood Gardens in the heart of one of the nation’s horticultural hot spots.
Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. Join us, learn with us, grow with us in a caring environment.
How to Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter to bmerideth@kendal-crosslands.org and submit an application through our website at kendal-crosslands.org/careers .
If you require reasonable accommodation(s) to complete a job application, pre-employment screening, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please reach out to Bridget Merideth, Human Resources Representative at (610) 388-5619.
Kendal-Crosslands Communities is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Kendal-Crosslands prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and any other prohibited characteristic. We welcome individuals from diverse and neurodiverse backgrounds and perspectives to apply, and we believe that an inclusive and respectful environment enriches the community and the employment experience of its members.