What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Gardener/Landscape Maintenance position at Arbutus Garden Managment?
Love Plants? Join Our Nursery Crew at Arbutus!
Part-Time * Outdoor Work * Flexible Schedule * Plant Lover’s Dream Job
Do you thrive in the great outdoors? Love the smell of soil and the satisfaction of caring for growing things? Arbutus is hiring a Part-Time Nursery Assistant to help us keep our plants happy, healthy, and thriving! This is the perfect opportunity for a retired gardener, a horticulture enthusiast, or a student looking to make some extra income while soaking up the sun and getting their hands dirty (literally). We also hire from other industries such as landscaping, farming, greenhouse, and groundskeeping!
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Watering trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and container plants
- Planting and transplanting young plants and seedlings
- Weeding garden beds and nursery stock
- Grooming and caring for potted plants and hanging baskets
- Helping with potting soil, plant tags, and general nursery upkeep
The Details:
- Schedule: 15–20 hours per week
- Days: 4 days a week – likely Monday, Wednesday, Friday either Saturday or Sunday
- Wage: $17/hour
You’ll Love This If You:
- Enjoy physical, hands-on work outdoors
- Have experience in gardening, landscaping, or plant care (even just as a hobby!)
- Are reliable, detail-oriented, and love getting things done
- Have a passion for horticulture and working with flowers, vegetables, and greenery
- Want a peaceful, fulfilling job with the potential to grow
Extra Bonus Points For:
- Nursery, garden center, or greenhouse experience
- Plant ID skills (or a desire to learn!)
- A positive attitude and willingness to jump in wherever needed
Job Location: Poulsbo, WA US
Ready to dig in?
Complete our online application!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17