Landscape Technician

ABOUT THE COMPANY

=====================

Cal-a-Vie Health Spa is a world-renowned, award-winning all-inclusive luxury wellness resort located in the scenic hills of North County San Diego. Inspired by the charm and elegance of the French countryside, Cal-a-Vie offers an immersive, transformational retreat that blends personalized wellness, world-class fitness, holistic spa therapies, and Michelin-inspired cuisine.

Recognized by Condé Nast Traveler 5 years in a row, Travel + Leisure, Forbes, U.S.A Today & Newsweek, Cal-a-Vie has been named among the Top Destination Spas in the world for multiple years running. From our intimate 32-guest setting to our exceptional 5 to 1 guest-to-staff ratio, we create an unparalleled level of care and service rooted in luxury hospitality.

Our mission is to empower every guest to experience profound well-being however that may be for them, and to create a supportive and inspiring workplace where passionate professionals can thrive in their careers.

POSITION PURPOSE

Provide care for plants, trees, lawns, shrubs, flowers, and ground cover at Cal-a-Vie.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide care for all plants, trees, lawns, shrubs, flowers and ground cover on premise.
• Trim, deadhead, prune, and cut back all plants, trees, shrubs and ground cover
• Replant and/or replacing landscaping when necessary
• Clean and maintain landscaping, including but not limited to, mowing and hauling excess debris to green waste dumpster; clean all roads and pathways
• Remove unwanted, dead, or damaged trees
• Ensure plants and lawn areas are fertilized
• Inspect all plants, trees, and all landscaping for overall health
• Administer insecticides for all landscaping; apply weed killer chemicals to landscaped areas
• Perform weeding of landscape areas, pathways, trails vineyards, and gardens
• Operates and maintains equipment safely and wears personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times
• Maintains all gopher traps

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification

Certification in Landscape Management

Knowledge

Must have a working knowledge of landscaping

Experience

Must have five (5) years’ experience in the landscaping field

Skills/Abilities

Must be able to perform all of the essential functions listed above

Availability

Full-time

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

(i.e., necessary travel, unusual work hours, unusual environmental conditions, etc.)

• Occasional exposure to pesticide and/or fertilizer chemicals
• Constantly works in outdoor weather conditions
• Occasional use of heavy machinery
• Exposure to weather variations from very hot and humid to cold and rainy

*Analysis of Physical Demands (Walking, lifting, equipment, operation, etc.)*

• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. 1-33% of the time
• Ability to bend, kneel, squat, crouch, stoop, or reach for intermittent periods 67-100% of time
• Repetitive movement of arm at shoulder for intermittent periods 67-100 % of time
• Repetitive movement of both hands for intermittent periods 67-100% of time
• Pushing/Pulling up to 10 lbs. 67-100% of time
• Ability to twist neck for intermittent periods 67-100% of time
• Ability to climb and lift for intermittent periods 67-100% of time