Lead Landscape Gardener & Plant Care Specialist

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

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.