Garden Crew Member – Full-time Seasonal

Terravita; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

TerraVita Landscape and Gardening in Idaho is seeking a Garden Crew Member to support our garden maintenance routes and specialty plant care work. This hands-on, entry-to-mid-level role involves outdoor work under a Crew Leader, emphasizing quality, pace, and professionalism on every site.

Responsibilities include detailed garden care—weed control, pruning, mulching—and field support such as loading tools, keeping equipment organized, and maintaining property presentation.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of garden or landscape maintenance experience preferred
• Willingness to learn plant care and pruning techniques
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
• Ability to work outdoors in Idaho weather conditions
• Physically capable of lifting 50+ lbs and performing repetitive outdoor tasks
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
• Valid driver’s license preferred

Responsibilities

• Garden & Plant Care: Perform detailed weeding and bed maintenance; Prune shrubs and perennials; Deadhead and maintain plant presentation; Assist with mulch installation and maintain clean bed edges; Report irrigation concerns to Crew Leader; Rake and clean patios, walkways, and drive areas.

Skills

Garden maintenance

Plant care

Teamwork

Punctuality

Driver's license

Job description

Idaho | Full-time Seasonal | Pay: Starts at $18/hour DOE

About TerraVita

TerraVita Landscape and Gardening maintains and enhances beautiful outdoor spaces across Idaho. Our mission is simple and lived daily:
Create. Nurture. Sustain.
We take pride in clean, professional work, strong teamwork, and safe execution in the field. We hold ourselves to a Gold Standard of craftsmanship, communication, and accountability.

The Role

We’re hiring a Garden Crew Member to support our garden maintenance routes and specialty plant care work.
This is a hands-on, entry-to-mid-level position for someone who enjoys working outdoors, appreciates detailed work, and takes pride in leaving a property looking sharp and well cared for.
You will work under the direction of a Garden Crew Leader and contribute to the quality, pace, and professionalism of each job site.

What You’ll Do

Garden & Plant Care

• Perform detailed weeding and bed maintenance
• Prune shrubs and perennials following training and direction
• Deadhead and maintain plant presentation
• Assist with mulch installation and maintain clean bed edges
• Help identify visible plant stress or irrigation concerns and report to Crew Leader
• Rake and blow debris; keep patios, walkways, and drive areas clean

Field Support

• Follow daily instructions from Crew Leader
• Maintain steady pace and productivity throughout the day
• Assist with loading/unloading tools and materials
• Keep trucks and equipment organized
• Help maintain professional property presentation

Professional Conduct

• Represent TerraVita professionally on-site
• Be respectful of clients and their property
• Maintain strong attendance and punctuality
• Communicate clearly with team members

What We’re Looking For

• 1+ year of garden or landscape maintenance experience preferred (willing to train the right candidate)
• Willingness to learn plant care and pruning techniques
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
• Ability to work outdoors in Idaho weather conditions
• Physically capable of lifting 50+ lbs and performing repetitive outdoor tasks
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
• Valid driver’s license preferred

Pay & Schedule

• Pay: $18–$22/hour DOE
• Seasonal position with potential for recurring annual employment
• Full-time hours during peak season
• Schedule may shift based on weather and workload

Safety & Professional Standards

• PPE is required. Safety is non-negotiable.
• No chemical application unless licensed and specifically authorized.
• All crew members are expected to follow TerraVita safety policies and field standards.

TerraVita Landscape and Gardening is an equal opportunity employer.
If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in details, and want to grow with a company that values professionalism and craftsmanship, we’d love to hear from you.