Gardener
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Start Date: Immediately Compensation: $20-26/Hour
Trillium Landscape Design is a boutique rooftop and garden design/installation firm based in New York City. We are currently seeking an experienced gardener who has a strong landscape background, comprehensive plant identification skills, an understanding of plant care, a sense for aesthetics, strong work ethic, passion, enthusiasm, and energy.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Professional experience (minimum 2 years) within New York City gardens.
- A well-developed skill set in horticulture: planting, transplanting, irrigation and lighting.
- Ability to work efficiently, independently, and collaboratively to accomplish each day’s tasks.
- A keen eye for detail, and aesthetics
- Ability to lift and carry 50lbs and work in inclement weather, when needed
- A valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to drive a box truck throughout NYC and vicinity
Qualifications/Requirements
- Maintain and install annual, perennial, and woody plants within NYC gardens.
- Prune, fertilize, mulch, spray, and irrigation/lighting repair.
- Daily recommendations for garden improvements and report clients’ comments, site condition to operation manager.
- Assist operation with all project preparations, such as vehicle prep, site protection prep, tool pick up, plant delivery and plant layout.
- Perform garden and hardscape installations under the direction of the Installation Crew Leader.
- Responsible for keeping lot, vehicle, and tools clean, stocked, and organized.
- Keep daily logs with Google Sheet and complete weekly work hours
- When required, work on selected holidays and or weekends
Additional Information
- Paid Holidays/Vacation/Sick Days and transportation expense.
- Compensation packages commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Trillium Landscape Design is an equal opportunity employer.
To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to Dan@nyctrillium.com for immediate consideration.
Candidates without experience will not be considered.
Contact Information
Trillium Landscape Design
Contact Name: Dan Hunter
Email: Dan@nyctrillium.com