Horticulturist Landscape Gardener

Pretty City Gardens and Landscapes is seeking candidates with experienced gardening backgrounds for a horticulturalist/landscape laborer position.

This position will be full-time Mon-Fri from approximately 8:30am-5pm seasonally March through mid-December. Closed during January & February.

We are a small business (team of less than 10) with the majority of our work focused on native plants, garden install/maintenance, and storm water management. We also do some hardscaping work: paver patios, retaining walls, and natural stone. We are not a lawn care focused business.

Benefits include: Paid time off accrued based on hours worked, a retirement Simple IRA savings match program, and Sick/Inclement Weather Pay.

Job Responsibilities:

· Weekly varying as needed: Weeding, Mulching, Pruning, Planting, Digging, Building (hardscape - patio/retaining wall/stone)

· Daily use of various tools to accomplish tasks including hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pitchforks, hoes, pruners, sheers, loppers, saws, etc., wheelbarrow, and power tools such as line trimmer, hedge trimmer, backpack blower, drill/auger, mower (we are not a lawn care focused business but sometimes rely on this tool for certain projects), and more.

· Daily work in small teams of 2-3 people to accomplish projects including garden mainenance, garden installation, and some hardscaping projects (patio/retaining wall/natural stone construction). Note: we are almost entirely focused on garden installation and maintenance during Spring and Fall, however when planting is less than ideal during the summer (July & August) we tend to turn to hardscape projects to stay busy.

· Drive company vehicles to/from job sites and select/pick up materials for projects.

· Additional responsibilities may be requested depending upon company needs and employee experience.

Required Qualifications:

· 2 Years Gardening/Landscaping experience and/or education

· Valid Driver’s License

· Ability to crouch/kneel/be on your feet for long periods of time and lift 50 to 100 lbs several times on a daily basis.

· Work in all weather conditions; extreme heat/cold and sometimes wet weather

· Ability to follow instructions and be flexible with unexpected changes

· Good communication skills

· Willingness to learn new skills

· Good attitude!

Desired Additional Qualifications:

· Pest Applicator's License

· Class E Driver's License

· Knowledge/interest in gardening with native plants to support wildlife

30 day probationary period. Review after 30 days. Please visit our website at PrettyCitySTL.com or contact us to schedule an interview for additional details.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Landscape Maintenance: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Pesticide Applicator’s License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25