What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gardener/Landscaper position at Gardenbugs?
Job Overview
GardenBugs is a garden design and maintenance company providing high quality garden services ranging from small pocket container gardens to large estate care, residential and commercial. We are looking for candidates to join our team who are committed to landscape management and horticulture, who are also interested in learning and improving their skills and can contribute to a positive team setting.
Duties
- Cultivate and maintain flower beds, shrubs, and trees through planting, watering, pruning, and fertilizing.
- Utilize hand tools and power tools effectively to carry out gardening tasks efficiently.
- Monitor plant health by identifying pests or diseases and implementing appropriate treatment measures.
- Assist in landscape design projects by preparing soil, planting new vegetation, and arranging plants for visual appeal.
- Maintain cleanliness of garden areas by removing debris and weeds regularly.
- We do not do any mowing.
- Season begins around mid March and ends around December.
Skills
- Proficiency in groundskeeping techniques and landscape maintenance practices.
- Ability to use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruners, as well as power tools like trimmers, blowers.
- Attention to detail with an ability to recognize plant health issues promptly.
- Good physical stamina to perform manual labor outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Must be able to lift 30 pounds, anything more will be done with other crew to ensure safety.
- Excellent time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Must have reliable transportation to and from Stratham, we will provide vehicles to transport equipment and products.
- Must be able to work independently as well as with a team, and take direction from the crew leader.
- Must be safe and professional in the field at clients properties.
Other Notes
- Gardenbugs understands that life happens and sometimes you need to take off because your kids are sick, mental health day, doctors appointments and such. We offer flexibility when it comes to scheduling.
- We provide you shirts, sweatshirts and jackets.
- We provide all tools except hand pruners, that is your own responsibility.
- Competitive pay based on experience.
- This is a LGBTQ friendly environment.
- We value candidates with any experience to apply however we are willing to train the right people who have career goals in horticulture/landscape management.
- Advancement within the company and long term employment is a goal.
If you are interested in joining our team please email with a resume and preferably a cover letter.
Join us as we create beautiful outdoor spaces that enhance the environment!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal
Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- No weekends
- Overtime
Ability to Relocate:
- Stratham, NH 03885: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $28