Horticulturists/Lead Gardener is responsible for overseeing day-to-day garden maintenance and installation work while leading a small crew on residential and commercial properties. This role combines horticultural knowledge with hands-on work, leadership and client interaction. The Lead Gardener ensures work is completed to a high standard, on schedule and in line with company values and safety practices. This job is looking for a sub contractor Duties: · Lead and work alongside a gardening crew on daily job sites · Perform hands-on garden maintenance including weeding, pruning, planting, mulching, and hedge trimming · Ensure proper horticultural practices are followed (plant care, pruning techniques, seasonal timing) · Assign tasks, set the pace for the crew and · Perform hands-on garden maintenance including weeding, pruning, planting ,mulching and hedge trimming · Ensure proper horticultural practices are followed (plant care, pruning techniques, seasonal timing) · Assign tasks, set the pace for the crew and maintain productivity · Conduct quality control and final walk-throughs of completed work · Communicate professionally with clients regarding scope of work, site conditions and recommendations · Identify plant health issues, maintenance needs or improvement opportunities · Ensure tools, equipment and job sites are kept clean, safe and organized · Train, support and mentor junior gardeners · Follow and enforce company safety standards and procedures