Head Gardener

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Start Date: 03/15/26 (flexible)  Compensation: $30 - $35 /hour

(re)plants is seeking a skilled and experienced gardener to maintain and install private gardens across Manhattan and Northwest Brooklyn. This role includes project management elements such as scheduling, ordering supplies, making plant lists, communicating with clients etc. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of plant care and sustainable gardening practices, with an eye for aesthetic detail and a commitment to excellence. 

This position is a good fit for a gardener with 3+ years of experience, including 1+ years in New York City. The ideal candidate enjoys variety in day to day tasks, has strong gardening skills, enjoys working both in a team and independently, and is proactive in seeking solutions to challenges.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Plant, weed, prune, deadhead, train vines
• ID & treat pests & disease with methods approved for organic gardening
• Select plants from local nurseries and deliver to project sites
• Use software programs to coordinate with the team
• Collaborate with design and install staff to execute planting plans
• Load and unload tools, plants, and materials to and from vehicles, nurseries, and gardens
• Drive cargo vans to and from NYC/ NJ/ LI/ Upstate NY
• Liaise with clients to communicate relevant information
• Order supplies as needed to ensure the job can be completed
• Collaborate on scheduling
• Leave each garden looking better than you found it

Qualifications/Requirements

• At least 3 years of paid gardening experience
• Excellent plant identification skills and knowledge of perennials, shrubs and trees used in ornamental horticulture
• Basic knowledge of common pests, diseases and beneficial insects
• Solid pruning & soil health knowledge
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record, ability to parallel park, and operate a cargo van
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs for moving, carrying, and relocating heavy objects
• Willingness to work in inclement weather
• Dependable, punctual, with an excellent work ethic
• Strong communication skills, ability to work independently or within a team
• Relevant horticultural certifications or degrees (preferred but not required)
• Familiarity with commonly used irrigation systems (preferred but not required)
• Hospitality mentality towards client service

Additional Information

To Apply: Please send résumé and cover letter to mdaniel@replants.studio with “Head Gardener” in the subject line

Compensation: $30 - $35 an hour, dependent upon experience. Paid PTO, continuing education stipend

Contact Information

(re)plants
Contact Name: Maureen Daniel
Email: mdaniel@replants.studio