What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscaper/Laborer position at Garden Sparrow LLC?
Seasonal from April to November 2025
Garden Sparrow is a landscape design and maintenance company. We are committed to creating outdoor environments that are both beautiful and sustainable.
Job Summary
We pride ourselves on creating and maintaining beautiful landscapes and green spaces for our clients, and with you as a dedicated landscaper on our team, we will continue to provide high-quality service.
You will nurture landscapes and plants for our clients weekly through watering, weeding, pruning, transplanting, and other necessary tasks to keep them healthy and looking great all season long. During our installation season you will have the opportunity to use your creativity as you assist in bringing landscape designs to life. We strive to foster team unity as you work together to build new gardens and manage existing ones.
Job Responsibilities
- Care for landscapes and plants using a variety of tools, including rakes, hand saws, shovels, trimmers, pruners, etc. to ensure they remain not only aesthetically pleasing, but healthy and beneficial.
- Plantings, mulching, and garden bed creation following planned designs to create the garden as prescribed by the client and/or designer.
- Monitoring irrigation systems to ensure they are working efficiently, as well as watering by hand when needed to maintain the health of the plants.
- Keep flower beds and garden areas clean by weeding, picking up any dead branches and flowers, as well as trimming or deadheading the plants as needed.
Jobs Skills & Qualifications
Required:
- 1 years of experience as a landscaper, groundskeeper, or similar occupation preferred but not required.
- Available to work for the whole season (Garden Sparrow's season starts in April (weather permitting) and ends in November)
- Must be detail orientated and have strong ability to problem solve on site
- Valid driver’s license with good driving history
- First-rate customer service skills
- Ability to work outside in all conditions (including rain and/or extreme heat)
- Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs., Ability to bend, stoop, and work on hands and knees continuously throughout the day is required.
- Ideal candidate is self-motivated with a strong work ethic, great communication skills, and passionate about creating and maintaining beautiful landscapes.
See more information on our website www.gardensparrowllc.com/join-our-team
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Landscape maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- South Portland, ME (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20