Regenerative Gardening Team Member

Overview

We are an organic & sustainable landscaping company with a focus on re-wilding and soil rehabilitation. Our methodology is rooted in permaculture, we take a holistic approach with urban gardening, making our systems slightly complex and based on the needs of the client and the scope of each job.

We currently need someone who is proficient with plant identification, organic weeding, fine pruning and driving a truck. Please provide a list of landscaping/gardening tasks you are familiar with doing independently. Given that we are a regenerative based company, our methods and practices are often quite different than traditional (and even organic) landscaping businesses. If you are coming from conventional landscaping will need to have a very open mind and be willing to throw some of the hard rules you’ve been taught at other jobs into the compost bin.

You need to have had experience in manual labor and preferably in the agricultural/horitcultural sector to apply for this position. The harsh realities of working in cold rain & hot sun are not something we are willing to train somebody in at this time.

We are a queer and family owned small business committed to serving the plants and people of Seattle (in that order) and highly encourage queer folks and other minorities to apply.

Duties

• Mulching, hand weeding, pruning, raking, sweeping and other general gardening maintenance tasks
• Communicating and maintaining relationships with clients around their needs and our methods
• Efficient navigation through nurseries
• Independent time management (able to start on their own and work efficiently with little to no supervision)
• Developing a keen eye for the observation of ecosystems and enthusiasm to become a part of them
• Driving a truck safely with materials and tools (training available if no experience)
• Plant, cultivate, and maintain a variety of plants, flowers, shrubs, and trees
• Utilize hand tools and equipment for digging, planting, weeding, and pruning
• Assist in the installation of hardscape features such as patios, walkways, and retaining walls
• Conduct routine inspections of garden areas to identify pests or diseases and take appropriate action
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of tools and equipment used in landscaping tasks
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure all gardening projects are completed efficiently

Qualifications:

• No particular education level required
• Personal vehicle to drive to job sites
• English speaking necessary, other languages a bonus!
• A basic understanding of common plant terminology
• A , nurseries or related fields
• Ability to ID most common PNW plants, native and naturalized
• Team player, patient communicator, eager learner
• Ability to lift heavy and awkwardly shaped items (trees, rocks, potted plants)

Enjoy working outdoors in the beautiful Pacific Northwest!

Full-time hours available with training and experience!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.50 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Commute:

• Seattle, WA 98125 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $30