Assistant Gardener
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Start Date: March 2025 Compensation: $20-$25/hour (based on experience)
Hours: March through November. 4-5 days a week, approx. 6 hours a day.
Three Birch Gardens is seeking an energetic and dedicated Gardener to work as part of a team doing fine gardening in Westchester County and Connecticut. The Gardener should be able to work efficiently, independently, and collaboratively to accomplish each day’s tasks. The Gardener will work directly with TBG owners to maintain and install private gardens.
4-5 days a week, approx. 6 hours a day (8am-2pm). Employee will be responsible for getting themselves to work sites. 6 hour work days does not include drive time. Employee will receive monthly stipend for gas and tolls.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Performs horticultural tasks such as planting, weeding, mulching, pruning, and watering of display beds.
- Maintains individual garden areas to a high standard.
- Prunes shrubs and small trees and shears hedges.
- Shows respect for clients and their property
- Maintains a safe work environment through proper tool etiquette
- Communicates status of job site, including improvements or changes needed
Qualifications/Requirements
- At least one year of experience in horticulture and fine gardening
- Punctual and dependable
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Perform all other duties and tasks assigned
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
- Must be able to squat, lift, stretch, bend, and stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to perform physical labor outside in various weather conditions
- Comfort working outside year round
- Have your own vehicle
Additional Information
- 6 days paid vacation days
- 1 paid sick day per month (non-accruing)
- Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day off
Contact Information
Three Birch Gardens
Contact Name: Max Buckland
Email: max@threebirchgardens.com
Phone: 347-277-8018