Gardener
Loam Landscape
Loam Landscape seeks a full/ part time gardener with a strong horticultural background, possessing a refined knowledge of plants and maintenance, pest ID, and up-to-date awareness of organic pest control methods.
The gardener would be in charge of maintaining several properties in the Hamptons area, including general garden pruning of small trees, shrubs, perennials and grasses, weed removal, plant sourcing and ordering, removal of tender plants and overwintering.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of planting experience: perennials, annuals, bulbs, shrubs, trees
- 3+ years of maintenance experience: deadheading, pruning, fertilizing, weeding, tool maintenance
- Must have a strong knowledge of plant id
- Must have a strong knowledge of pest id and control
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. bag alone
- Preference will be given to candidates with a strong educational background in Horticulture
The position requires one to be able to work efficiently alone, as well as in conjunction with various other contractors on site. This is a labor intensive position, and individual must have a great resistance to changes in weather.
Please submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to info@loamlandscape.com
No phone calls, please.