What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gardener - Crew Member position at Garden Life, LLC?
Gardening Assistant
Position Summary:
The Garden Crew Member serves as a key extension of Garden Life’s design team and crew members, performing a variety of gardening activities that contribute to high quality gardens and client satisfaction. This is an entry level role, with opportunity to grow within the company to more advanced roles with advanced skills. The Assistant is assigned tasks throughout the work day. Activities may include watering, weeding and deadheading plants to the expectations of the company and client. This position is a full-time seasonal role, starting at the beginning of April and ending in mid- December.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsibilities of the Garden Crew Member include:
- Demonstrates initiative and a desire to learn
- Serves as an extension of the crew members in installing and caring for gardens
- Works collaboratively with a variety of people from fellow co-workers to clients
- Demonstrates professionalism and upholds Garden Life’s mission, vision and values
- Works safely, utilizing tools and materials appropriately and within scope
- Professionally communicates (verbally and in writing)
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be 16 years old
- Experience with basic garden skills (weeding, deadheading, watering, etc.)
- Basic writing and organizational skills
- Physical endurance and strength to perform basic gardening/landscaping tasks
- Must be able to carry at least 40 pounds, lift, stretch and bend, with walking throughout the day
- Must have a valid driver's license
Completing a Garden Life application (found on our website gardenlifenh.com) and submitting your resume/job experience is required for the application process. Please contact us at office@gardenlifenh.com.
Hourly pay rate ranges from $20 - $25/hour depending upon experience and work ethic. Garden Life also provides company apparel, boot and rain gear allowances and selective paid holidays off. Following a full season of employment, Garden Life offers competitive benefits and professional development opportunities, including participation in a Simple IRA retirement plan, matching up to 3% of your contribution.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
- New London, NH 03257 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- New London, NH 03257: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25