Gardener/Landscaper

Job description

Blooming Landscape & Design, LLC (BLD) is expanding and looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team to help with gardening, landscaping and hardscaping duties for the upcoming season, which runs from the beginning of April to the end of November.

This is a part-time, seasonal position (approximately 34-36 hours per week) from Monday – Thursday (work hours 8-5:15) with the option to work on Fridays if you would like more hours. Long-term career opportunities with Blooming are available and encouraged.

Blooming Landscape & Design is a full service landscaping company providing landscape planning, design, installation and maintenance services within Durango and the Four Corners Region. We specialize in regenerative, ecologically-friendly landscapes, using native, perennial plants when possible, harvesting rain and stormwater, and creating gardens that require less maintenance after being established. BLD is also certified in permaculture design and installs food forests on both urban and rural properties. We value the health of our clients, pollinators and birds and therefore are committed to being a pesticide and herbicide-free business. Our organic maintenance practices and biodynamic soil remedies attempt to restore biodiversity and bring resilience back into the landscape. Our goal is to transform the landscaping industry from one that is dominated by lawns and exotic plants to one that that creates healing for people and the planet.

If you love being outside, getting your hands dirty and our mission aligns with your values then this job is for you.

Job duties include: assistance with plant maintenance, landscape and hardscape installation. Work involves pruning, deadheading, upkeep of plant beds, weeding, fertilizing, installing trees, shrubs and flowers, amending soil, applying mulch, plant selection, assisting with hardscape installation, running errands, picking up or ordering supplies, and assisting with other landscaping duties as needed.

Landscaping work requires frequent bending, shoveling, lifting heavy items and exposure to hot and cold weather.

Benefits of the position

• Competitive wage starting at $19.50 per hour with job advancement opportunities
• Holidays off
• Paid Leave
• Accrued Sick Leave
• Paid field trips to learn about native plants and regenerative practices
• Paid-on-the-job training and professional development
• End of season bonus for those who commit to the remainder of the season
• Three-day weekends
• Get your winters off to play/Job attached unemployment is available.

Qualifications

Experience and knowledge of landscaping practices and plants for this area preferred but not necessary. We will train you on the job as long as you have a willingness to learn. You MUST live in or near Durango or be willing to relocate to apply for this position.

Eligible Candidates Must

• Must have high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Be willing to learn, or adapt to, the practices of this business
• Have a cell or smart phone throughout the day to communicate with staff and management, if necessary.
• Have a valid driver’s license and a CLEAN driving record
• Be able to communicate effectively to management and coworkers via phone and email
• Have a mobile phone available for work purposes throughout the day
• Be comfortable working alone or with others
• Present oneself professionally to clients while working
• Have a positive attitude, strong attention to detail, and energy to work physically all day
• Be okay with weeding, raking, digging, planting, lifting
• Work in the heat and other undesirable weather
• Have access to reliable transportation to work and throughout the work day

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is

• Happy working outdoors and getting their hands dirty
• A steward of the planet and wants to make a positive difference
• Okay with working alone
• Dependable
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented but has not lost sight of the bigger picture
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
• Willing to promote and uphold the mission of BLD

Those interested in the position should submit a resume with 3 references no later than March 21st.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $19.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends
• Overtime

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Durango, CO 81301: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20