Edging Installer

garden-warrior; Maryland; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local gardening service is seeking dedicated individuals for garden maintenance tasks, including the removal and installation of mulch. Responsibilities include spreading mulch, cleaning up areas, and assisting with disposal at the dump site. Candidates must be reliable, pay attention to detail, and be comfortable working outdoors. While previous experience in mulching is not required, a desire to learn and adapt is essential. Join our team and contribute to beautiful garden management.

Qualifications

• Must possess a United States Social Security Number and State Issued photo ID.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be dependable with attention to detail.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be able to tolerate working outdoors in varying temperatures.
• Must be able to handle gardening tools well.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Remove old mulch and install new mulch as needed.
• Load old mulch onto a trailer for disposal.
• Spread mulch evenly on garden surfaces.
• Tamp down mulch edges on steep slopes.
• Assist with disposal of old mulch at the dump site.
• Submit timesheets.

Job description

Removing old mulch as needed and installing new mulch.

1. Removing old mulch in gardens, if needed, using a rake and wheelbarrow.
2. Loading old mulch onto a trailer for disposal.
3. Installing new mulch from a trailer using a pitchfork and wheelbarrow, or installing bags of mulch.
4. Spreading mulch evenly on garden surfaces and around plants.
5. Tamping down mulch edges on steep slopes to prevent mulch spillover.
6. Use blower for sidewalk and driveway clean up.
7. Assist with disposal of old mulch at dump site.
8. Submitting timesheets.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must possess a United States Social Security Number, a State Issued photo ID and be a citizen of the United States or have an unexpired Green card.
2. Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
3. Must have reliable transportation.
4. Must be reliable and dependable.
5. Must have attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
6. Must have the ability to work independently without supervision.
7. Mulching experience not required but must WANT to learn!
8. Must be able to tolerate working in an outside environment, temperature fluctuations, working in dirt and mulch, and everything that comes with gardening!
9. Must have the ability to handle a wheelbarrow, pitchfork, blower and stand in a trailer while pitching mulch.
10. Must be able to stand, kneel, twist, bend, toss, walk distances, and lift 50 lbs.
11. Must be able to load debris into a trailer using a wheelbarrow.