Job Description

Ables Landscapes, an award-winning landscaping company with over 45 years of experience in Charleston, SC, is seeking a passionate and creative Color+ Designer/Gardener to join our team. Based in Hollywood, SC, we are dedicated to creating beautiful outdoor living spaces throughout the Lowcountry, guided by our mission to connect people to something beautiful. As a Color+ Designer/Gardener, you will play a key role in designing, installing, and maintaining vibrant seasonal plantings for our clients, while upholding our core values of Growth, Love, Excellence, and Wow. Join a supportive, employee-centered culture that values professional growth and meaningful work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client consultations to assess needs and project scope
• Design, install, and maintain seasonal color plantings in window boxes, containers, and garden beds across Charleston
• Install, maintain, and repair drip irrigation systems
• Identify and address pest issues, apply controls, and manage fertilization
• Collaborate with installation, maintenance, and irrigation teams as needed
• Recognize and suggest opportunities to enhance serviced properties
• Maintain greenhouse and plant areas, including watering, weeding, organizing, fertilizing, and pest control
• Care for tools and equipment, and keep vehicles clean and organized
• Work both independently and as part of a team of gardeners
• Maintain excellent communication and relationships with customers
• Report to the Color+ Director

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on horticulture or gardening experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Strong desire to learn and contribute to a team environment
• Creativity and a keen eye for design, including color, texture, scale, and dimension
• Familiarity with seasonal plants suited to the Charleston region
• Working knowledge of drip irrigation systems and controllers
• Organized, detail-oriented, and strong time management skills
• Excellent communication skills with supervisors, colleagues, and clients
• Dependable, punctual, and committed to company goals
• Resourceful, responsible, and proactive in plant care and problem-solving

Benefits

• Standard paid holidays after 90 days
• 401(k) with 4% company match after six months
• Reimbursement for MUSC Telemedicine use for employees and discounted rates for families
• One week paid vacation after six months; two weeks after one year; up to four weeks with tenure
• Health insurance available after 90 days with 80% of employee premium paid by Ables Landscapes
• Two annual sick days
• $25,000 life insurance policy paid by Ables Landscapes
• Optional dental, vision, and additional life insurance plans
• Quarterly employee events, including picnics and holiday parties
• Consistent Dream Sessions with our Dream Manager
• Tuition reimbursement for industry-related learning
• Bi-annual profit sharing
• Access to Babbel foreign language learning service
• Financial support for approved mission trips
• Access to counseling services with 80% of sessions covered by Ables Landscapes

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