Gardener Job at The Fearrington House, Pittsboro, NC

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  • The Fearrington House
  • Pittsboro, NC

Job Description



Fearrington Village is an English-inspired property nestled in the idyllic countryside of North Carolina. Our southern hospitality is part of everything we do as we aim to make each of our guests feel welcome. 

Located 15 minutes from Chapel Hill, our property is one of the original Relais & Chateaux destinations in North America since 1980, complete with an award-winning fine-dining restaurant, luxury 32-room inn, spa, boutique shops, a beer and pizza garden, events spaces, and one of the state’s last remaining independent bookstores.

BENEFITS

  • After a 90-day probation period , the employee is entitled to the following:
    • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance 
    • STD/LTD. Life and other ancillary plans
    • PTO and Sick Pay
    • 20% Discount in the village, excluding alcoholic beverages
    • Ability to purchase wines and beers at cost as approved by Wine Director
    • Reimbursement for examination fees with sommelier accrediting organizations and other educational fees subject to approval after one year of employment
    • Annual complimentary dinner and stay at The Fearrington House Inn and Restaurant
    • Discounts with other Relais & Chateaux properties
    • 401(k) and match at 1 year of employment

Job Description



Overview

Gardeners help keep Fearrington Village’s roughly 20 acre Village Center looking exceptional year round. This position, the Fearrington House Inn Gardener, is a highly visible role; he or she shall maintain ornamental garden beds and water features surrounding the Inn, which was completed in 1987. The 32 room Fearrington House Inn is a full service property and is a longstanding, proud member of the Paris-based hospitality association, Relais & Chateaux.

This gardener is supported as needed by a grounds crew which handles tasks involving mechanized equipment like lawn maintenance, irrigation, hedge trimming, tree removal, etc. Gardeners and groundskeepers are employees of Fitch Creations, Inc., a family company which and owns and manages the Inn, the shops, restaurants, spa, in the Village Center and continues to build the Fearrington residential community. is a highly visible role, and she or he maintains.

Job Description

The Fearrington House Inn Gardener shall:

  • Perform general horticultural duties such as design, installation and maintenance of display gardens, including mulching, weeding, watering, pruning, etc.
  • Ensure public walkways and patios are kept free from plant debris.
  • Operate gardening tools including golf carts, blowers, push carts, and hand tools, ensuring all applicable safety standards are followed.
  • Interact regularly and pleasantly with guests and visitors.
  • Ensure outdoor wedding venues are kept clean and tidy.

Education and Experience

  • At least 3 years hands-on horticulture work experience, i.e. public garden, plant nursery, private gardening.
  • Strong knowledge of plant species that thrive in our area, and plant sourcing and maintenance techniques.
  • Must enjoy interacting with and working in close proximity to the general public.
  • Ability to accomplish tasks around constraints such as various business hours, weather extremes, events on property, etc.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to perform heavy lifting up to 40 lbs.

An Associate or B.S. degree in horticulture or related field is a plus but not required.

Compensation

This is a full-time, year-round, hourly position. Benefits include health care coverage (medical, dental, vision), long term and short term disability, participation in the company’s 401(k) retirement plan, and employee discounts.

Qualifications



Education and Experience

  • At least 3 years hands-on horticulture work experience, i.e. public garden, plant nursery, private gardening.
  • Strong knowledge of plant species that thrive in our area, and plant sourcing and maintenance techniques.
  • Must enjoy interacting with and working in close proximity to the general public.
  • Ability to accomplish tasks around constraints such as various business hours, weather extremes, events on property, etc.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to perform heavy lifting up to 40 lbs.

An Associate or B.S. degree in horticulture or related field is a plus but not required.

Additional Information



All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Can Lift Up to 50 Lbs

 

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Trial period, Outdoor, Gangs,

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