Full-Time Seasonal Gardener / Crew Member

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Start Date: ASAP  Compensation: $25-28/hr starting rate DOE

Gardener for Boutique Landscaping Firm
GARDENER - TEAM MEMBER

HILARY FINN GARDENS is a growing boutique landscape studio providing design, installation, and horticultural maintenance services. We are looking for employees who are excited about and love gardening.

We are hiring a full-time (35+ hrs/wk) experienced urban gardener in New York City as a member of our garden services crew. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who likes to get their hands dirty and enjoys working outdoors. Maintenance service requires taking meticulous care of plants and garden spaces as well as a professional demeanor when interacting with clients and their staff. Our portfolio includes a wide variety of spaces from Manhattan penthouse terraces to Brooklyn back yards. Come and grow with us!

Location: New York City (primarily Manhattan & Brooklyn - offices based in Carroll Gardens)

Those with experience in any of the following areas will be priority candidates:

  • Horticulture, especially gardening in an urban setting
  • Irrigation System Design & Management
  • Low Voltage Lighting Systems
  • Hardscape design & installation
  • Carpentry

Seasonal, full time (March - December) with possibility to continue part time on the off season.
Competitive pay, commensurate with experience.

We look forward to reviewing your application. Thank you!

Responsibilities/Duties

  • Plant Maintenance: perform plant maintenance with the direction of Lead Gardener including but not limited to weeding, pruning trees, shrubs and perennials, deadheading, training vines.
  • Gardens Maintenance: perform garden maintenance tasks including cleaning surfaces and sweeping patios and sidewalks.
  • Planting and installations

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Valid driving license
  • Dependable, punctual, with an excellent work ethic
  • At least one year of relevant professional urban gardening experience
  • Willingness to work in all weather
  • Able to carry 50lbs comfortably, and in good physical health
  • Positive attitude, ability to be flexible and a willingness to be able to shift gears to accommodate the unexpected
  • Works well as a part of a crew, and is also able to work efficiently independently
  • Takes pride in your work and is motivated to consistently go above and beyond what’s expected
  • Enthusiasm and interest in horticulture, urban gardening, and container gardening a huge plus!
  • Neat and tidy appearance

Additional Information

Please learn more about us at www.hilaryfinngardens.com or on instagram at @hilaryfinngardens.com . We look forward to getting to know you !

Contact Information

Hilary Finn Gardens
Contact Name: Kira Sirois
Email: kira@hilaryfinngardens.com
Phone: 215-589-4433