Gardener

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Gardener to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for plants and landscaping, with experience in maintaining gardens. This role involves working with various tools and equipment to ensure the health and beauty of our landscapes. The Gardener will play a crucial role in creating and maintaining aesthetically pleasing environments while promoting sustainable gardening practices.

Duties

This position is responsible for the maintenance and care of ornamental beds.

• Maintain ornamental beds by mulching, weeding, and clearing area free of litter and leaves
• Utilize power tools and hand tools for various gardening tasks, including planting, pruning, and weeding.
• properly groom, deadhead, stake, and prune plants
• Irrigate plants and gardens effectively to ensure optimal growth and health.
• Recognize and report potential physiological or nutritional problems such as wilting, leaf scorch, or deficiencies of nitrogen, iron, and magnesium
• Engage in landscape maintenance by trimming hedges, mulching, and maintaining flower beds.
• Assist with growing seasonal plants and flowers to enhance the visual appeal of the landscape.
• Follow proper techniques of soil preparation, plant installation, and pesticide/herbicide/fertilizer application
• Monitor for pests or diseases in plants and take appropriate action to mitigate issues.
• Other duties as required and assigned
• Minor tree trimming
• Layout and plant selection of all planting beds and pots; ordering plants, planting and maintenance on all the beds/pots (composting, weeding, trimming, etc.); trimming hedges; watering potted plants; ordering and planting fall bulbs; trimming of tropical plants after they are brought in; digging up tropical bulbs (fall); separation and cleaning of tropical bulbs (winter); start plants required for the following Spring’s designs (winter); Round-Up as required for beds and show areas.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team or individually with little or no supervision
• Knowledge of plant material, proper maintenance techniques, and correct horticultural practices, with good aesthetic sensibility
• Proven experience in gardening.
• Familiarity with power tools and hand tools used in gardening tasks.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems and techniques for effective watering.
• Understanding of plant care, soil management, and sustainable gardening practices.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in all gardening tasks.
• Good physical stamina to perform manual labor tasks such as lifting, digging, and standing for extended periods.

Join us in cultivating beautiful outdoor spaces that inspire joy and tranquility!

We would prefer the gardener work on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and at other clients the other days if they would like. The exception to this is during planting season. During this time, the gardener would work five days a week until everything is in the ground, then back to three days a week. There could be an opportunity for additional days per week depending on availability. This position has typically been a contracted position in the past. We are known for our solace and beautiful grounds and we want to continue that tradition.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Experience:

• Gardening: 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• St. Louis, MO 63129 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• St. Louis, MO 63129: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $35