Part-Time Gardener

METRO HORT GROUP, INC.; Parker Meadows; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A garden design company in Parker Meadows is seeking a part-time seasonal gardener to join their horticulture team. Responsibilities include hands-on maintenance, assisting with plantings, and monitoring plant health. The ideal candidate has experience in gardening, a clean driver’s license, and a keen attention to detail. The role requires the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions. Immediate hiring available.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience gardening in NYC, preferably private/residential.
• Comprehensive knowledge of plant culture, particularly flowering shrubs and perennials.
• Must have a clean driver’s license and be comfortable driving a small van.

Responsibilities

• Providing hands-on general maintenance: pruning, transplanting, weeding.
• Assisting with seasonal plantings and light holiday decorating.
• Identifying unhappy plants, pests, and communicating to manager.

Skills

Gardening

Plant care

Detail-oriented

Team player

Communication

Job description

Start Date: ASAPCompensation: $28-$33/hour, commensurate with experience

Parker Meadows is a Brooklyn based garden design company providing design, installation, & maintenance. We are seeing a part-time, seasonal gardener to join our horticulture/maintenance team. We are hiring immediately with trial days starting this week.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Providing hands on general maintenance: pruning, transplanting, weeding, fertilizing, checking irrigation systems & soil moisture, cleaning of hardscape, etc.
• Assisting with seasonal plantings as we move into bulb/ephemeral season & light holiday decorating
• Identifying unhappy plants, pests, and/or diseases & communicating to manager
• Keeping consistent notes/ photos of sites & uploading to app *must have smart phone*
• Cleaning of tools at the end of job, keeping storage areas tidy
• Navigating Brooklyn while demonstrating punctuality
• Lifting heavy bags of soil, mulch, plants, etc. in & around client's homes while keeping things clean
• Working in all kinds of weather while maintaining a professional demeanor

Qualifications/Requirements

• 2+ years of experience gardening in NYC, preferably private/residential
• Comprehensive knowledge of plant culture, particularly flowering shrubs, perennials, annuals, what, how, when, & not to deadhead
• Keen eye for detail, patience to cater to individual plants & not just the big picture
• Basic understanding of irrigation systems & soil structure
• A team player that can take instruction & communicate appropriately
• Must have a clean driver’s license & comfortable driving a small van around NYC

Additional Information

As we are looking to hire asap we are open to prospects with less experience but your eagerness to learn must be exceptional. Make sure to note this in your cover letter and explain why.