Horticulturist

Company DescriptionWestern DuPage Landscaping, based in Naperville, IL, has been a leader in designing, building, and maintaining exceptional outdoor spaces across the Chicagoland area since 1976. We are a full-service landscape company, recognized for our commitment to quality, innovation, and creating durable, beautiful environments. Specializing in residential landscape architectural design, installation, and comprehensive maintenance programs, we bring outdoor living dreams to life. Our expert team delivers services that include patios, gardens, irrigation systems, seasonal plantings, and more, ensuring properties remain vibrant and thriving year-round.Role DescriptionThis is a full-time, on-site Horticulturist role based in Naperville, IL. The Horticulturist will be responsible for planning, implementing, and maintaining various landscaping and gardening projects for residential and commercial properties. Day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing landscape maintenance, designing and cultivating gardens, managing irrigation systems, and maintaining healthy plant conditions through proper care and pruning. The role requires collaboration with teams and clients to achieve visually appealing, sustainable outdoor spaces.Job title: HorticulturistLocation: Chicagoland and western suburbs – Naperville, IL 60563Employment type: Seasonal (April thru November) with possibility of winter seasonPay type: starting at $24/hr depending on experiencePhysical:• Body positions and movements: this position requires the ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time, the ability to stoop, squat, kneel, bend, twist, and move heavy objects and work in inclement weather.Duties and Responsibilities• Ensure quality project outcome and training of field staff.• Support staff in the areas of landscape maintenance and all aspects of proper horticultural practices.• Care of shrubs, trees, perennials and annuals.• Sales and collaboration with the landscape architect/design and construction teams.• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients to understand their maintenance needs, budgets, and long-term goals• Perform and oversee physically demanding tasks with strength, stamina, and determination.• Provide hands-on support and training to field staff to ensure quality project outcomes• Identify plant types and ensure proper planting based on site conditions and environmental needs.• Maintain plants, including watering, pruning, and all aspects of proper horticultural practices.• Complete seasonal color rotations in-ground and in container pots.• Support the landscape maintenance teams through direct field work and supervision.• Oversee and ensure proper care of shrubs, trees, perennials, and annuals.• Maintain a well-groomed, professional appearance with a clean company uniform.Key skills to fulfill job requirements:• Plant Identification & Care (trees, shrubs, flowers, native species)• Soil Science & Fertility Management• Pest & Disease Diagnosis & Control• Plant Propagation Techniques (seeds, cuttings, grafting)• Pruning & Trimming Practices• Irrigation Systems & Water Management• Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Practices• Knowledge of Seasonal Planting & Maintenance• Plant Selection & Placement• Knowledge of Hardscape Materials (preferred)Benefits:• Health Insurance• PLAWA