Gardener (outdoor experience preferred)

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Start Date: asap  Compensation: $25-$30/hour

Job Objective
As an experienced Gardener you are the eyes, ears and care professional for all plants living in various locations throughout the city. Some of these plants Tula House has installed, some plants we have adopted to care for. 

Your main job is to visit and care for all plants on a weekly basis, or according to the contracted schedule - and keep the plants happy, healthy and growing. All the while following reporting procedures, practicing exceptional time management and problem solving skills, and adhering to the Tula House high standard of quality, design and client service. 


Who you are 
You have a keen eye for detail and enjoy physical work. You love plants, taking care of plants, learning about plants and you especially love maintaining a beautiful display of plants. You are comfortable working in a small business environment and communicating feedback and ideas to your managers. You value hard work while exhibiting strong entrepreneurial skills which help you think fast and strategically. 

The work we do demands high energy and a positive attitude. We take pride in caring for healthy and unique plants, therefore plant care and a keen eye for detail and design is expected of all Tula House employees. If you like to feel physically and mentally accomplished at the end of your day, Tula House is a great brand to work with. 

Responsibilities/Duties

  • Obtain a clear understanding of tasks and expectations for each site and client.
  • Weekly visits to all maintenance accounts to care for plants.
  • Report the health and general state of all plants on company provided CRM software prior to leaving your site. 
  • Execution of replacements for contracts under Tula House guaranteed program.
  • Responsible for keeping track of your calendar and communicating schedule or site obstacles that impede work flow and schedule.   
  • Conduct quality control by assessing all plant material and ensuring proper horticultural techniques.
  • Assessing aesthetics of overall plants and containers and reporting additional materials as needed.
  • Quick response to any questions, concerns or requests from your manager.
  • Comfortable navigating busy spaces and staying within allotted time to complete your site maintenance.

Maintenance responsibilities include and not limited to:

  • Monitoring overall plant health; watering, pest management, disease, chemical, malnutrition, chemical or other imbalances.
  • Practice intentional gardening; transplanting, pruning, removing plants in accordance with growth, optimal health, and garden design. 
  • Seasonal garden planning, designing and updating planting plans, creation and updating of plant identification libraries, and training resources.
  • Training new gardeners on site practices, garden/plant knowledge. 

Day-to-day maintenance:

  • Probe for soil moisture and watering of plants as needed.
  • Fertilizer applications as needed.
  • Pest Control as needed using non-toxic products and in accordance with 1PM and LEED standards, including the use of beneficial insects where appropriate.
  • Disease and Fungal control as needed
  • Cosmetic pruning, trimming and shaping
  • Service notes upon each visit detailing work done, recommendations and refreshments ordered.
  • Adjust orientation of plants/planters where necessary to account for uneven growth due to phototropism.
  • Cleaning plants to ensure health and appearance.
  • Thorough cleanup and removal of any plant debris and debris on plant containers.
  • Exceptional client service and sensitivity to the space you are working within.

Additional work may include:

  • Assist on executing new installations alongside Garden Designers and Project Manager.
  • Assist and execute At Home Plant Care appointments for residential and commercial clients. 

Qualifications/Requirements

  • 2-3 years gardening experience, preferable outdoors.
  • Must be able to work weekdays with a flexible schedule to grow.
  • You must be comfortable working on your feet for 8-10 hours at a time and able to lift objects at least 50 lb in weight.
  • Must be comfortable on ladders carrying weight and objects.
  • Comfortable wearing a harness and working on higher levels. 
  • Comfortable working rain or shine. 
  • Comfortable working in hot and cold weather. 
  • Strong knowledge of plants and the ability to listen, multi-task and problem solve.
  • Ability to receive critical feedback and put it forward.
  • Must maintain a set schedule and work at an efficient and effective pace.
  • Experience working with CRM software and cloud drive (Monday.com, Asana, Google calendar and Google drive)
  • Dedication to providing excellent, on-brand customer service.
  • Is highly respectful of others and the ability to maintain a positive and empathetic attitude at all times.
  • Horticulture education is a plus.

Additional Information

About Tula House 
Hello and welcome to Tula House! We are a husband and wife team with a true love for space, experience and the natural world.

We launched Tula House in April of 2016 from a warehouse showroom and the original plant truck, “Tulita”. After numerous pop-ups, fairs, brand partnerships and even a summer transforming shipping containers into an unlikely shop, we opened our retail location in Greenpoint. Since then we have expanded into a full service garden design, installation, and maintenance business as well as e-commerce. 

With over twenty years of experience in design and retail, our passion lies in the transformation of spaces and the experience you have with them. This idea translates to the product curation and experience of Tula House retail as well as our design services for your home and commercial spaces. 

Our love for plants and design also transcends to the way we run our business. It informs the artists and makers we work with and the ideas we bring to our gardens. We have always believed that design is For All Living Things. We work hard at maintaining a small yet mighty business, supported by an incredible team of individuals without whom we wouldn’t be able to achieve any of this. Tula House is dedicated to make your space fun and beautiful - in whatever capacity you choose.

Welcome home to Tula House. Our house is your house and we are so happy you are here.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Tula House is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Tula House makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Contact Information

Tula House
Email: Careers@tula.house