Experienced Gardener
(Paid Opportunities) Return to Paid Opportunities
Compensation: 20-26/hr
Lisa Mantoni Landscape Design is a Brooklyn-based design and build firm with clients throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn. We are looking for hard-working, personable gardeners to join our team for the spring. Part time and full time positions are available.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Assist with all aspects of garden installation on rooftops, terraces and backyards
- Maintain gardens in Manhattan and Brooklyn; duties include pruning, deadheading, transplanting, fertilizing, weeding, pest and disease monitoring/treatment and sweeping all garden areas and surfaces
- Monitor irrigation systems at each maintenance visit: adjust settings, check for system problems
- Take detailed notes and photos for each job and send daily reports to owner
- Always punctual, professional and conscientious of the fact that you are in someone’s home
Qualifications/Requirements
- 3+ years of professional experience AND/OR formal education in horticulture is a must
- Reliable, punctual and good work ethic
- Ability to work independently and as part of a crew
- Detail oriented and a keen eye for aesthetics in planting and maintenance tasks
- Must have the ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently to complete them
- Extensive knowledge of plant ID, maintenance requirements and pruning timing/techniques
- Familiar with pests/disease ID and general knowledge of treatment techniques
- Knowledge of drip irrigation systems is a plus
- Ability to lift heavy things…..repeatedly.
- Be fun and personable! We like to laugh while we do back-breaking labor
- Willingness to work in inclement weather if the schedule necessitates
Additional Information
Please send your resume and 3 professional references to the contact email listed above.
Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!
Contact Information
Lisa Mantoni Landscape Design Inc.
Contact Name: Lisa Mantoni
Email: lisa.mantoni@gmail.com