What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sustainable Landscape Crew Member position at Matrix Gardens?
GARDEN CARE CREW MEMBER
- Matrix Gardens is currently hiring a crew member for our garden care team. If you have a passion for the environment, enjoy gardening and like working outdoors, this is the job for you!
- Matrix Gardens is an established, award-winning landscape company based in Boulder, CO. For over 40 years, we’ve been at the forefront of sustainable landscaping — organic garden care, waterwise design, lawn replacement, edible landscapes, pollinator pathways, and firescaping.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Organic maintenance of perennials, shrubs and small trees
- Hand weeding, deadheading and general tidying of gardens
- Pruning for health and shape of the plants
- Organic pest and disease management
- Mulching, soil amendment and compost tea applications
- Perennial, annual, and shrub installations
- Minor irrigation repair
REQUIREMENTS:
- Basic gardening skills, attention to detail
- Ability to stand, squat, bend, kneel and lift
- Work collaboratively with team members for efficiency and effectiveness
- Punctual, take direction, and show initiative
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Driver’s license
EXPERIENCE:
- Knowledge of sustainable garden practices and local fauna.
- Gardening, horticulture training, or working with plants.
SCHEDULE:
- Late March thru early December
- FT and PT hours available
- M-F from ~7:30-5:30, with flexibility to work on Saturdays for makeup work
COMPENSATION:
- $20-25/hr.
- 6 paid holidays
- Performance based raises
- End of Season Bonus
- Health insurance
- IRA – for qualifying members with company contribution match
- Professional development, tuition reimbursement, and education assistance
- Job-Attached unemployment/winter work
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid lunch
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25