Job Description
Job Description
Company Overview
Ables Landscapes has been a leader in residential landscape design, installation, and maintenance for fifty years. Our commitment to excellence and honoring Charleston’s traditional style sets us apart as we create beautiful outdoor retreats for our clients.
Summary
We are seeking a talented Floral Designer to join our team at Ables Landscapes. In this role, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining beautiful floral beds, containers, and window boxes that complement our landscape designs and enhance our clients' outdoor spaces. Your design creativity, attention to detail, and understanding of design concepts such as form, texture, color, and scale will play a vital role in delivering exceptional service.
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
Requirements
- 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 of employment.
- 401(k) plan with a 4% company match after six months.
- Health insurance available after 90 days, with 80% of the employee’s premium paid by Ables Landscapes.
- Free MUSC Telemedicine for employees and discounted access for families.
- One week of paid vacation after six months; two weeks after one year; plus one additional day per year up to four weeks.
- Two annual sick days.
- $25,000 life insurance policy provided by Ables Landscapes.
- Separate vision and dental insurance plans available.
- Financial assistance for mental health support.
- Quarterly employee events, including festivals and holiday parties.
- Regular “dream sessions” with a Dream Manager to support personal and professional growth.
- Access to Babbel language learning subscription.
If you are passionate about landscaping and ready to join a dedicated team, we invite you to apply today and help us create stunning outdoor spaces at Ables Landscapes!
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Horticulture: 3 years (Required)
- Supervisor: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Hollywood, SC 29449 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Charleston, SC: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Company DescriptionFor over 45 years, Ables Landscapes has been creating outdoor retreats throughout the Lowcountry with high quality residential landscape design, installation and maintenance services. Each project is unique and we strive to cultivate a positive work environment that leads to continued growth and passion for the landscaping industry.
Company Description
For over 45 years, Ables Landscapes has been creating outdoor retreats throughout the Lowcountry with high quality residential landscape design, installation and maintenance services. Each project is unique and we strive to cultivate a positive work environment that leads to continued growth and passion for the landscaping industry.