Landscaper in Franklin, Tennessee at SOUTHALL FARM & INN

Southall is a premier destination bringing nature, produce and people together in a powerful and unique way.

The Landscaper will have the privilege of having influence over any and all Landscaping duties carried out at Southall. Southall offers a unique change to provide service for one property year-round and continually grow with the same team.

Responsibilities

• Southall offers the opportunity to work in a variety of different settings on our 325-acre campus: 30 acres of native flower and grass fields and 5.5 miles of hiking trails
• Riparian management of 7-acre pond
• 10 acres of Silvo pasture for rotational animal grazing
• Primary duties are property maintenance including lawn mowing and trimming.
• Work with management in the landscape and planting process.
• Participate in all aspects of native flower and land management.
• Create and practice non-chemical pest and weed control techniques.
• Execute and create patterned mowing plans on a cool season grass canvas.
• Assist in seeding and fertilizing in cooperation with management, including planting, insect and weed control.
• Follow and enforce safety and sanitation processes for accident prevention.
• Work with landscape manager in landscaping equipment preventive maintenance on a daily, weekly and annual basis.
• Work within the seasonal landscape planning as directed by management.
• Assist in other areas and projects as needed.

• Experience operating landscaping equipment including mowers and trimmers.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. multiple times a day.
• Professional lawn maintenance experience is required.
• Irrigation experience is a plus.
• Experience with low voltage lighting is a plus.
• Other varied skill sets are a plus.
• Ability to work well independently or with a team.
• Bilingual is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license
• Be available to work Saturdays if and when needed.

Our Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company-provided life insurance
• Generous paid time off accruals
• 9 paid holidays annually
• Weekly Pay
• 401k and company match
• Education reimbursement
• Best-in-class Employee Assistance Program
• Free weekly outdoor activities and wellness classes
• 30% internal discounts
• Fresh and free daily meal
• Bountiful internal growth opportunities

Our Team

Assembled intentionally with dynamic expertise, the Southall team is offered the unique opportunity to learn humbly with, and from, each other. We invest in a growth mindset and take it upon ourselves to strengthen our knowledge and grit daily. We honor the cycles of nature, get our hands dirty and taste the earth’s bounty in an effort to connect with the land.

We plan with purpose, seeing past the present day and seeking to consider the planet with each step. We embrace a blend of ancient techniques and modern technologies in our practice of sustainability. We celebrate ingenuity and resourcefulness and approach our roles through the eyes of an entrepreneur, looking beyond our respective corners to the big picture.

Acting with intention, we approach each day with gratitude for the opportunity to serve our guests and each other. A humble holder of our Michelin Key, our team strives to provide a level of luxury that feels effortless and sincere, infusing wellness at every turn. The Southall team cares for our visitors with the same caliber of kindness and respect as we care for the humans that work alongside us.

Southall Farm and Inn is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Southall provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability or any other classification protected by law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.