Experienced Gardener

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Start Date: June  Compensation: $35.00+ per hour

Green Hūs is a garden design, build, and maintenance firm serving New York City and Long Island. We specialize in high-end residential landscapes, offering white-glove services for both installations and ongoing maintenance. Our projects include rooftop gardens, terraces, private courtyards, and estate properties across the tri-state area. We approach every site with precision, discretion, and attention to design.

We are currently seeking a full-time, experienced gardener to join our team this spring. This is not a seasonal position.

Responsibilities/Duties

Garden Maintenance

  • Perform detailed, seasonal care for a variety of landscapes including rooftops, terraces, and large private properties
  • Monitor and manage plant health, soil conditions, and irrigation systems
  • Prune, deadhead, weed, fertilize, and address pest issues according to best practices
  • Keep tools, materials, and work areas organized and clean
  • Maintain a quiet, respectful presence in private residential settings

Installation & Enhancements

  • Execute plantings, garden renovations, and seasonal transitions with accuracy and care
  • Install drainage, soil systems, and plant material to spec
  • Use hand tools confidently; experience with power tools preferred
  • Assist with irrigation and lighting systems, and small-scale hardscape or carpentry work

Team & Communication

  • Coordinate with team leads and managers to complete daily assignments
  • Communicate clearly about progress, challenges, and material needs
  • Represent Green Hūs professionally on all sites, whether working alone or with others

Qualifications/Requirements

  • 3–5 years of hands-on experience in high-end residential, urban, or estate gardening
  • Strong plant identification and pruning knowledge
  • Familiar with IPM practices, soil health, and proper planting methods
  • Experience with irrigation and low-voltage lighting is preferred
  • Proficient with garden tools and able to lift 75+ lbs
  • Comfortable working outdoors in all weather

Certifications & Physical Readiness

  • OSHA 30 and SST 10 required (or must be completed before start)
  • Valid driver’s license preferred
  • Reliable, punctual, and prepared for physically demanding work

Professional Conduct

  • Personal hygiene and cleanliness are essential, especially when working in private homes
  • Must maintain a neat, professional appearance on site
  • Clean, organized, and efficient work habits
  • Able to follow direction, communicate clearly, and work with discretion around clients

Additional Information

Start Date: June
Location: New York City & Long Island
Schedule: Full-time, year-round (not seasonal)
Compensation: Competitive, based on experience
Benefits:

  • 2 weeks paid time off
  • 1 week paid holiday
  • Medical insurance stipend
  • 401(k)
  • Citi Bike membership

Contact Information

Green Hūs
Email: info@green-hus.com