Experienced Professional Gardener

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Start Date: 09//02/2025  Compensation: $25 and up, commensurate with experience

We have a busy Autumn season ahead! HARRISON GREEN is seeking a dynamic horticultural professional to join our Garden Maintenance Team for the remainder of this growing season and beyond. We are a Design/Build/Maintain practice and Garden Maintenance lies at the heart of our mission to create sustainable, client-centered gardens.

If you are an experienced Professional Gardener whom thrives in NYC and the One Garden, One Gardener philosophy of our Maintenance Team resonates with you then we would very much like to meet you! 

Qualifications/Requirements

Passion:

  • A genuine love for New York City
  • Respect for all living things
  • Commitment to ornamental horticulture
  • High standard of workmanship and presentation
  • Desire to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Positive attitude, self-motivated, dependable, hard-working, honest (& fun!)

Exemplary communication skills:

  • Able to work with all colleagues in a collaborative environment
  • Regular communication with supervisor via mobile device regarding garden status
  • Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality

Strong technical skills:

  • Expert garden maintenance, including but not limited to planting, weeding, ornamental & structural pruning, mulching, watering, deadheading, and cleaning of exterior spaces
  • Ability to perform physical activity on a regular basis and lift 50 lbs.
  • Attention to detail, with importance placed on cleanliness and order
  • OSHA Certification preferred, but not required
  • Valid NY State Driver’s License preferred but not required

NYS DEC Pesticide Applicator/Technician Certification preferred but not required

Additional Information

Benefits:

  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Holiday & Sick Pay
  • 401K
  • Transit plan for pre-tax expenses
  • Continuing Education
  • OSHA Training & Certification
  • NYS DEC Pesticide Applicator/Technician Training & Certification

If you are interested in joining our team, we would love to hear from you!

Contact Information

Harrison Green
Email: studio@harrisongreen.com