Gardener

Stay Green; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Stay Green in Los Angeles is seeking a Gardener who can communicate in Spanish and is willing to learn English. The role requires passing SGI Technical/Horticultural Skill Training Tests Level I & II and starting training in aesthetic and safety pruning of trees and plants.

You will perform general lawn maintenance: apply fertilizers, maintain landscape design, remove weeds and dead plants, and supervise repairs.

Qualifications

• Must communicate well in Spanish and be willing to learn English.
• Must pass SGI Technical/Horticultural Skill Training Tests Level I & II.
• Must begin learning aesthetic and safety pruning of trees and plants.
• Perform general lawn maintenance duties: applying fertilizers, maintaining landscape design, removing weeds and dead plants.
• Creative with excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizers and perform lawn maintenance.
• Maintain landscape design and garden structures.
• Remove weeds and dead plants.
• Supervise repairs and ensure plant growth and vibrancy.

Skills

Spanish communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

Experience & Training
The Gardener must have the ability to communicate well in Spanish and be willing to learn to communicate in English. Gardeners must successfully pass the SGI Technical/Horticultural Skill Training Tests Level I & II. The Gardener must also be able to begin learning aesthetic and safety pruning of trees and plants. You will perform a range of general lawn maintenance duties including applying fertilizers, maintaining the landscape design, removing weeds and dead plants, and supervising repairs. As the landscaper, you will ensure the growth and vibrancy of our plants, flowers, lawn, and garden structures. The ideal candidate will be creative and have excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.

Experience & Training
The Gardener must have the ability to communicate well in Spanish and be willing to learn to communicate in English. Gardeners must successfully pass the SGI Technical/Horticultural Skill Training Tests Level I & II. The Gardener must also be able to begin learning aesthetic and safety pruning of trees and plants. You will perform a range of general lawn maintenance duties including applying fertilizers, maintaining the landscape design, removing weeds and dead plants, and supervising repairs. As the landscaper, you will ensure the growth and vibrancy of our plants, flowers, lawn, and garden structures. The ideal candidate will be creative and have excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
Requirements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical requirements described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Hearing: Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Speaking: Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job, such as clearly communicating with multiple personnel.
• Vision: Normal visual acuity.
• Other: Must be able to prioritize; have cognitive reasoning and problem-solving ability.
• Lifting to 50 lbs.
• Pushing up to 50 lbs.

Education
High school diploma or equivalent qualification
Related Work
Gardening: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification: Driver's License