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Join Our Fine Gardening Crew - 2025 Gardener Position
Passionate About Plants? We’re Hiring!
At AquaTerra, we’re a small, owner-operated, organic land-care company celebrating our 20th year of serving elegant residential properties in Arlington, Cambridge, Weston, and surrounding towns. We are on the lookout for garden enthusiasts who are eager to create beautiful, sustainable landscapes that not only heal the land but also provide restorative spaces for people.
We believe in cultivating beauty through collaboration and dedication, and we want you to be part of our journey! Whether you're an experienced gardener or just starting your horticultural path, we offer hands-on training and professional growth opportunities.
Available Positions: Full-time and Part-time Roles for the 2025 Season (Start Now!)
- Full-time: Monday - Friday
- Part-time: Flexible hours, let’s talk!
Who Are You?
- A passionate lover of plants and nature with a desire to work outdoors.
- Someone who’s excited about the healing power of gardening and the environment.
- A flexible, adaptable team player ready to work in varying weather conditions.
- A quick learner who is open to the “AquaTerra way” of fine gardening.
- A responsible, professional individual who takes pride in their work.
- Bonus: Experience in gardening is a plus, but we’re happy to train the right person!
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record are a plus, but not required.
What Will You Do?
- Help build and maintain resilient, beautiful landscapes with a team of like-minded individuals.
- Engage in seasonal gardening tasks, including caring for annuals, perennials, trees, and ornamental shrubs.
- Perform weeding, soil care, plant health monitoring, and planting various plants (trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, and decorative containers).
- Perform property clean-ups and mulching.
- Enjoy NO weekend work – your weekends and summer evenings are all yours to recharge!
What Will You Get?
- A supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone is valued.
- Competitive pay: $20.00 to $25.00/hour, based on experience, with opportunities for growth.
- Full-time benefits (also available to part-time positions where possible):
- Paid holidays and time off.
- Uniform and tool stipends.
- Education and certification stipends.
- Paid on-site and off-site training opportunities.
- Retirement benefits (Simple IRA) with company match.
We work hard, get dirty, and have fun while doing it. If you’re excited to be a steward of the land, collaborate with a dedicated team, and help create beautiful, restorative spaces, we want to hear from you!
Why AquaTerra?
- We’re a team of passionate people working together to heal landscapes.
- We invest in your growth – professionally and personally.
- We value each team member and work together to create an inclusive, safe environment.
If this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and help us continue our mission of creating beautiful, sustainable gardens and spaces.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Overtime
Experience:
- Gardening/Horticultural: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Arlington, MA (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Arlington, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations
Salary : $20 - $25