Landscape Gardener Team Lead

Noonday Gardens; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday pay

Consistent daytime hours

Job summary

Noonday Gardens in Waco seeks a Team Lead - Landscape Gardener / Plant Care Specialist to guide a crew in designing, planting, and maintaining vibrant outdoor spaces. The role focuses on plant care, garden-styling, and ensuring projects meet Noonday’s standards.

Applicants should have proven leadership, strong horticultural knowledge, and a passion for gardening. Expect daytime hours, with pay between $20.00 and $25.00 per hour, review at 90 days, and PTO/holiday pay.

Qualifications

• Prior experience is required to lead our team.
• Strong knowledge of Central Texas plants.
• Love for gardening and hard work.
• Attitude, reliability and an eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to complete plant-care and garden-styling projects.
• Coordinate and lead a crew to complete client work on time and with excellence.
• Design, install, and maintain garden beds, seasonal displays, and container arrangements reflecting the Noonday brand.
• Care for premium indoor and outdoor plants — watering, pruning, fertilizing, health monitoring.
• Use artistic eye to create intentional plant environments.
• Care for and organize team equipment and ensure team safety.
• Safely handle materials and equipment (lifting up to 50 lbs).
• Drive to various work sites in Waco (valid driver’s license required) and trailer handling is a plus.

Skills

Plant knowledge

Team leadership

Outdoor work

Attention to detail

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Be a Team Lead - Landscape Gardener / Plant Care Specialist

Are you passionate about working outdoors and making a difference in your community? Have a strong knowledge and natural love for plants and want to flip that into a job? Transform our city on a team of people committed to a supportive relational working environment.

About Noonday

Noonday Gardens is a Waco-based outdoor visual design, fine gardening and landscape company specializing in custom plant design, installation, and ongoing maintenance for homes and businesses. We create vibrant, texture-rich green spaces that bring beauty and warmth to the local community.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Team Lead - Landscape Gardener / Plant Care Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in bringing beauty and life to Waco’s outdoor spaces. Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Help lead a team to complete plant-care and garden-styling projects.
• Coordinate and lead a crew to complete work at client properties with excellence and on time.
• Design, install, and maintain artistic garden beds, seasonal displays, and container arrangements reflecting the Noonday brand.
• Care for premium indoor and outdoor plants — watering, pruning, fertilizing, monitoring health
• Use your artistic eye to create intentional, beautiful plant environments.
• Care for and organize team equipment and take responsibility for team safety.
• Safely handle materials and equipment (lifting up to 50 lbs).
• Drive to various work sites in Waco (valid driver’s license required) and ability to handle a trailer is a plus!

What We’re Looking For

Prior experience is required to lead our team. We are looking for a person with strong knowledge of Central Texas plants. A love for gardening and hard work are essential! We value attitude, reliability, and an eye for detail!

• A genuine passion for plants, outdoor work, and working with your hands.
• Good horticultural knowledge, both indoor and outdoor.
• Strong attention to detail and enjoyment of steady, methodical plant care.
• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a strong work ethic.
• Alignment with our community-focused mission.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

At Noonday, we’re committed to creating an environment where our team members can thrive. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Pay: $20.00 – $25.00 / hour depending on experience with a review at 90 days.
• Schedule: Consistent daytime hours [e.g., Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM; No weekends].
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay so you can rest and recharge.
• Culture: A supportive workplace prioritizing mental health, personal growth, and meaningful community impact.