Experienced Gardener

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 Compensation: $22-$26/hr

Lisa Mantoni Landscape Design is a Brooklyn-based design and build firm with high-end clients throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn.  We work as a close-knit team and take pride in our craftsmanship, reliability and respect for our clients’ property.  This position is best suited for someone who enjoys physical work, has an excellent work ethic and thrives in a fast-paced environment. 

Responsibilities/Duties

  • Assist with all aspects of garden installation on rooftops, terraces and backyards
  • Maintain gardens in Manhattan and Brooklyn; duties include pruning, deadheading, planting, fertilizing, weeding, pest and disease monitoring/treatment and leaving all job sites clean and looking their best
  • Monitor irrigation systems at each maintenance visit: checking for problems and reporting issues to manager
  • Take detailed notes and photos for each job and send reports to manager in timely manner
  • Always punctual, and treat clients, coworkers and properties with respect (remembering we are in someone’s home)

Qualifications/Requirements

  • 3+ years of professional experience AND/OR formal education in horticulture is a must
  • Reliable, punctual and good work ethic
  • Ability to take direction, prioritize tasks and work efficiently to complete them in a timely manner
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a crew
  • Detail oriented and a keen eye for aesthetics in planting and maintenance tasks
  • Ability to lift heavy things…..repeatedly…for extended periods of time
  • Extensive knowledge of plant ID, maintenance requirements and pruning timing/techniques
  • Familiar with pests/disease ID and general knowledge of treatment techniques
  • Be fun and personable! We like to laugh while we do back-breaking labor
  • Willingness to work in inclement weather if the schedule necessitates
  • Knowledge of drip irrigation systems is a plus

Additional Information

Pay rate commensurate with experience 
Please send resume and 3 professional references

Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you.  

Contact Information

Lisa Mantoni Landscape Design Inc.
Contact Name: Elise Hurley
Email: elisehurley22@gmail.com