Gardener
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Compensation: $35 per hour
Matthew Placek Inc. is a boutique landscape design-build-maintenance group specializing in residential rooftops, terraces and townhouse gardens throughout NYC. Starting out of a personal love for horticulture, Matthew Placek expanded to serve high-end clients across NYC, with an unwavering eye for detail and an artist’s perspective.
We are seeking additional gardeners to join our team and work alongside Matthew Placek. Horticultural experience is preferred, but if you are an avid plant lover and motivated to learn, we will train you on all aspects of fine gardening.
This position often boils down to glorified housekeeping, keeping spaces neat and tidy is essential.
This is a part-time, seasonal, independent contractor position starting at $35 per hour, or based on experience. The season is generally March – end of December. Independent contractors are paid on a weekly basis. There are occasional days off due to inclement weather.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Assist Senior Gardeners in all aspects of garden maintenance, seasonal plantings and installations.
- Planting, pruning, fertilizing, weeding, raking, cleaning, sweeping, all general plant care jobs.
- Alert Senior Gardener on all site conditions and plant health.
- Load-in/load out supplies on site with team.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Hardworking, self-motivated and collaborative team player.
- Interest in urban horticulture and motivated to develop professional gardening skills.
- Ability to carry 50 pounds and work in inclement weather.
- Takes direction well, keen eye for detail, good problem-solving skills and excellent common sense.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Courteous and professional manner.
- Clean driving record, valid driver’s license a plus.
Additional Information
Please provide a cover letter along with your resume.
Contact Information
Matthew Placek Inc.
Contact Name: Cathy
Email: hortulis@matthewplacek.com