Horticulture Assistant in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania at DAS Companies, Inc.

Home to Ironstone Ranch, St. Michael’s Vineyard, and The Star Barn, Stone Gables Estate offers a one-of-a-kind historic setting for events such as weddings and receptions, corporate events, train rides, horseback riding, and public community events. As a faith-based ministry and business, we operate with purpose: 100% of net profits support abandoned children worldwide.

If you’re passionate about meaningful work where beauty, history, service, and purpose come together, we’d love to hear from you. Stone Gables Estate is always seeking caring, talented individuals to join our team and make a difference.

The Horticulture Assistant at Stone Gables Estate is responsible for assisting the horticultural mission of our business – creating premier properties. This is a Part-Time position.

• Degree in Ornamental Horticulture or similar certification is preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• At least 2 years of knowledge and experience in Horticulture or relevant background and knowledge in related fields.
• Ability to work with a variety of different skilled workforce.
• Able to assess situations and make proper horticultural decisions, using educational background, former training, and knowledge.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn new skills and embrace professional growth opportunities.
• Strong follow-through and a keen sense of ownership, along with an aptitude for building relationships at all levels within the organization.

Primary Job Duties

• Assist with the care and maintenance of plants across the estate, including watering, pruning, fertilizing, and monitoring overall plant health.
• Assist with the planting and design efforts by helping with plant selection, ordering, and installation under guidance.
• Assist with maintaining various areas of the property, including greenhouses, orchards, vineyards, roadways, woodlands, and nursery/growing spaces.
• Help with seasonal decorating and event setup for indoor and outdoor spaces, including Airbnb properties.
• Assist to provide support for large-scale seasonal operations, including Christmas events that host high volumes of guests.
• Follow safe work practices and assist with maintaining compliance with applicable guidelines and regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands/Environment:

• Regularly required to sit, stand, or walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; and communicate effectively (talk and hear).
• Use peripheral vision, depth perception, adjust focus, and utilize distance vision.
• Work may be performed in wet, humid, and outdoor weather conditions.
• Frequently required to stand, climb or balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; work at heights.
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move over 100 pounds with team assistance and/or power equipment.
• The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate. Subject to cleaning chemicals.

Work Attire – Varies based on activity or event, employees will be informed of expectations. No attire may be ripped, tattered, frayed, wrinkled, stained, revealing, or excessively tight.