Job description
Experienced gardener needed for work with fine garden maintenance company. Our focus is providing high-quality, detailed, long-term garden care. We tend mainly ornamental landscapes with some herbs, fruits, and vegetables and occasionally perform small installations when needed.
Job Duties include, but not limited to:
- Weeding, pruning, planting/transplanting, soil health, insect/disease diagnosis and treatment, etc.
- Pruning, shearing, raking, sweeping
- Mulching and composting
- Driving to multiple sites per day to perform assigned tasks in various garden settings
- Quickly learn the special requirements of each garden/client
- Thoroughly cleaning up of work spaces
- Responsible for tool maintenance and communicating supply needs with Supervisor
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- 1+ years gardening/landscaping experience
- Work well both independently and in a small group
- Have knowledge of common Central Texas plants and weeds
- Take direction and corrective feedback well
- Have your own reliable vehicle
- Be able to arrive at work on time
- Be able to lift 50 lbs
- Work outside in the elements year-round
You will need to purchase your own hand pruners and weeding tool (hori hori). The job is physically demanding and requires a commitment to learn. This is an outdoor job and you will be working in the elements year-round.
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
- Personal protective equipment provided or required
- Social distancing guidelines in place
Hours per week:
- 24-40 hours per week available, Monday-Thursday with some Fridays available
This Job Is:
- Open to all qualified applicants; LGBTQIA+ inclusive; college diploma not required
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: From $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24-40 per week
Benefits: ICHRA or Reimbursable Health Stipend
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- No nights
- No weekends
Experience:
- Horticulture: 1 year (Required)
- Professional Gardening: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 32 per week
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Austin, TX: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Gardening: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person