Experienced Residential Gardener
(Paid Opportunities) Return to Paid Opportunities
Start Date: ASAP Compensation: 20-25/hr
Lisa Mantoni Landscape Design is a small gardening business catering to high-end clientele throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan. We are looking for knowledgeable, personable and energetic crew members to join our team.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Work with our crew in all aspects of garden installation on rooftops, terraces and backyards
- Perform seasonal plantings for established gardens
- 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 maintenance reports to supervisor
- Always punctual, professional and conscientious of the fact that you are in someone’s home
Qualifications/Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years professional experience working in residential gardens AND/OR completed education in horticulture
- Reliable, punctual and good work ethic
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Detail oriented and a keen eye for aesthetics in planting and maintenance tasks
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently to complete them
- Strong knowledge of plant and weed ID, maintenance requirements for ornamental shrubs and perennials, 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
- Willingness to work in inclement weather if the schedule necessitates
Additional Information
Salary commensurate with experience
Please send 3 professional references with your resume
Contact Information
Lisa Mantoni Landscape Design
Contact Name: Lisa Mantoni
Email: lisa.mantoni@gmail.com