Gardener – Mt. Desert, ME

Job description

DC, a private estate, is seeking a dedicated Gardener to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for gardening and maintaining outdoor spaces and have good knowledge about plants. This position offers an opportunity to work in a one-of-a-kind environment where our team creates world-class landscapes. This is a seasonal position with opportunities for overtime, season extension, and career progression.

Work Location: Mt. Desert, ME (In person)

Responsibilities:

- Plant and maintain flower beds, shrubs, and trees

- Weed and cultivate gardens

- Prune and trim trees and bushes

- Monitor plant health and treat for pests or diseases

- Operate gardening equipment

- Assist with plant propagation

- Potting and maintaining plant containers

- Procuring flowers and creating floral arrangements on a weekly basis

Experience:

- Previous experience and/or education in gardening or landscaping

- Knowledge of plant care techniques

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Strong organizational skills to maintain garden schedules and tasks efficiently

Skills:

- Ability to follow direction and layout plans

- Proficiency in garden maintenance practices

- Plant Identification and care

This position will let you grow and learn about gardening at the highest level. We hope to hear from you!

What to expect day-to-day:

A typical day for our crews starts at 7 AM.. We have a lunch break in the middle of the day and end at 3:30. We work Monday – Friday, with occasional changes based on scheduled events. This job requires frequent walking, bending, kneeling, lifting, and getting your hands dirty. You can enjoy the woods and wildlife on Mt. Desert Island! We work with various types of plants and gardens, which keeps things interesting and teaches you different skills.

We are a small team of talented gardeners with different skillsets and backgrounds that allow us to tackle the wide range of challenges that we face. We hope you share our desire for perfection and love of the outdoors.

Pay and Experience:

Pay is based on experience. DC offers time and a half for any overtime

Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 hours per week

Driver’s License required

Tell us about your experience and education as it relates to this position below:

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Pay: $16.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Gardening: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• null, ME 04660 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• null, ME 04660: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person