Professional Gardener

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 Compensation: $25-29/hour

HWA is looking to hire dynamic gardeners who can perform horticultural maintenance and seasonal tasks under the direction of a Garden Supervisor. As part of a team, gardeners are expected to uphold HWA standards of aesthetics, plant health, environmental consideration, and hardscape with integrity and passion. 

About Us: Halsted Welles Associates is a well-established New York City garden design and build firm. We are a multidisciplinary team of architects, designers, engineers, and horticulturalists, specializing in high-end rooftop, terrace, and townhouse gardens. We pride ourselves on excellence in design, installation, and maintenance. 

Responsibilities/Duties

  • Assist Garden Supervisor in garden service maintenance visit tasks
  • Participate in all horticultural activities including planting, pruning, fertilizing, and seasonal maintenance
  • Maintain hardscape reflecting HWA standards
  • Alert supervisor to all site conditions and plant health issues
  • Observe safety and security procedures; respect confidentiality
  • Demonstrate thoughtfulness, thoroughness; collaborate with colleagues

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Ability to take direction well and complete multiple tasks with detail and proficiency; problem solving, organizational skills and initiative
  • Interest in urban horticulture, sustainability, the environment, and motivated towards the development of professional gardening skills
  • Presentable appearance, professional demeanor, and strong communication skills with supervisors, crew, and clients
  • Able to regularly move 50 pounds up and down a flight of stairs
  • Positive attitude, enthusiastic towards regularly working outdoors year-round and in varying weather conditions

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Professional gardening experience in urban settings 2 year minimum
  • Coursework in horticulture, environmental studies, agriculture or related fields
  • Working knowledge of garden irrigation/lighting systems
  • Authorized to work in the United States

Additional Information

Additional Information: part-time or full-time hourly position; tools, uniform, PPE provided; benefits include M/D/V, bonuses, holiday/sick pay, continuing education 

Contact Information

Halsted Welles Associates
Email: hwainfo@halstedwelles.com