Steward - Horticulturist/Gardener Crew Leader

HireBus Inc.; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 91,693,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Group health insurance

Professional development

Job summary

GreenWeaver Landscapes in Kennett Square, PA is hiring a Steward - Horticulturalist/Gardener Crew Leader to oversee on-site garden maintenance for ecological landscapes. You will lead a hands-on crew, apply IPM practices, and ensure properties stay beautiful and healthy through thoughtful stewardship.

The role requires leadership experience, strong plant knowledge, and the ability to manage client relationships while maintaining safety and efficiency on work sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 seasons of high-end horticultural maintenance and property management beyond traditional landscaping tasks such as mowing, trimming, and shearing.
• At least 1 season of front-line supervisory experience leading a team of gardeners.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work long days in varying weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• Able to commute to Kennett Square, PA.
• Hands-on horticulturist who can read a property and understand what it needs.
• Strong knowledge of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and safe pesticide handling.
• Experience in ecological maintenance, fine gardening maintenance, meadow management, and invasive plant management.
• Identify issues and opportunities for enhancement on properties and gather information for estimates outside pricing sheets.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and execute hands-on garden maintenance for contracted clients.
• Prioritize and delegate work across each property to maximize appeal and ecological integrity.
• Identify enhancement opportunities and communicate solutions to clients and the Gardening Coordinator.
• Mix, apply, and document pesticide applications safely.
• Help train and onboard new gardeners on the team.
• Keep trucks, shop, and job sites neat for safety and efficiency.

Job description

This is an in-the-field team leadership role requiring a hands-on leader who will actively oversee daily operations and support the team on-site
GreenWeaver Landscapes is hiring a Steward - Horticulturalist/Gardener Crew Leader in Kennett Square, PA, starting at $22 per hour based on experience. You will lead hands-on field work for our gardening clients and apply ecological practices that keep their properties beautiful and healthy season after season.

Who You Are

• You have at least 2 seasons of experience with high-end horticultural maintenance and property management beyond traditional landscaping tasks such as mowing, trimming, and shearing

• You have at least 1 season of front-line supervisory experience leading a team of gardeners

• You are physically capable of repeatedly lifting up to 50 lbs and working long days in varying weather conditions

• You have a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record

• You are able to commute to Kennett Square, PA

• You are a hands‑on horticulturist who can read a property and understand what it needs

• You take pride in delivering exceptional garden care and noticing the details others overlook

• You are a natural leader who keeps a crew organized, focused, and productive throughout the day

• You believe healthy land and beautiful landscapes belong together

• You communicate clearly and professionally with both teammates and clients

• You have strong knowledge of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and can safely mix, apply, and document pesticide applications

• You can apply long‑term ecological landscape management concepts while maintaining the original design intent of properties under care

• You have experience in ecological maintenance, fine gardening maintenance, meadow management, and invasive plant management

• You can identify issues and opportunities for enhancement on properties and gather information for estimates when work falls outside the pricing sheet

Who We Are:

• GreenWeaver Landscapes designs, installs, and maintains ecological gardens and outdoor spaces

• Our mission is to create beautiful, useful, and healthy outdoor spaces for people and the planet

• We are guided by three core values, Quality, People, and Environmental Stewardship

• We approach every property with long‑term ecological thinking, not quick fixes

What You Will Do Each Day:

• Supervise and execute hands‑on garden maintenance for contracted clients

• Prioritize and delegate work across each property to maximize appeal and ecological integrity

• Identify enhancement opportunities and communicate solutions to clients and the Gardening Coordinator

• Mix, apply, and document pesticide applications safely

• Help train and onboard new gardeners on the team

• Keep trucks, shop, and job sites neat for safety and efficiency

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Pay starts at $22-32 per hour, based on experience

• Steward - Horticulturalist/Gardener Crew Leader role based in Kennett Square, PA

• 4 weeks of accrued paid time off and holiday pay

• Group health insurance

• Support for professional development