Gardener-Driver

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Start Date: Spring 2025  Compensation: $25 - $30 per hour based on experience

Jane Gil Gardens (JGG) has been designing, installing, and maintaining distinguished properties and experiential landscapes for over three decades. Our gardens provide year-round interest and showcase the most beautiful trees, shrubs, and blooms. At Jane Gil, diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values. We endeavor to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, where all customers and employees feel valued and respected. Please visit www.janegilgardens.com for more information.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Safely operate company vehicles to transport employees, materials, and equipment.
• Adhere to traffic laws, regulations, and company policies to ensure safe and efficient transportation.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections to identify and report any mechanical issues, damage, or maintenance requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the vehicle's interior and exterior.
• Report accidents, incidents, or traffic violations promptly to the appropriate authorities and supervisors.
• Follow established routes and schedules to ensure timely arrivals and departures.
• Performs gardening tasks at the highest standards and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the aesthetic presentation of plants and garden design.
• Assists with installation, de-installation, demolition, and maintenance of garden areas reflective of the client and Company quality standards.
• Cares for and maintains local and ornamental plants, including in some cases tropical plants, vegetables, and herbs.
• Identifies plant species, insects, and diseases.
• Performs horticultural tasks such as planting, deadheading, weeding, mulching, pruning, and watering of display beds.
• Prunes shrubs and small trees using current arboriculture industry standards.
• Leaves job sites in pristine condition upon task completion.
• Operates and maintains hand-held power equipment such as blowers.
• Follows safety guidelines and manufacture labels for the use of chemicals (fertilizer, pest control, and anti-desiccant spray) and the operation of equipment and tools.
• Loads and unloads materials from trucks.
• Bags and disposes of planting/maintenance debris and ensure a clean work area before leaving a site.
• Reports time and attendance promptly.
• Reports safety and operational needs to direct supervisor.
• Participates in job performance reviews.
• Performs other tasks as needed.

Qualifications/Requirements

Certificates and Licenses:

• Degree or certification in horticultural or related field desired
• Valid NYS driver's license and clean driving record required

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities:

• Defensive driving skills
• Familiarity with local and ornamental plant species and plant identification skills 
• Punctual, dependable, and sociable with a positive attitude, fastidious attention to detail, and a love of gardening
• Follow instructions and take initiative
• Work independently as well as part of a team
• Communicate professionally, effectively and promptly with coworkers
• Presentable appearance
• Be flexible in a fast-paced and dynamic environment where priorities shift due to variables like weather, scheduling, and events
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and temperatures
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs safely

Additional Information

• Seasonal Position
• Safe & Sick Leave
• Bonus eligibility
• Paid meal breaks
• Travel incentives when applicable
• Employee Assistance Program, FinFit, Working Advantage Program

To apply, please submit via email a cover letter and resume to info@janegilgardens.com.
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Jane Gil Gardens Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity (“EEO”) laws.

Contact Information

Jane Gil Gardens Inc
Email: info@janegilgardens.com