Gardener

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Start Date: TBD  Compensation: $20-25/Hr

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

  • 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

Qualifications/Requirements

  • 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

Additional Information

We Offer 

  • 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
Email: Dan@nyctrillium.com
Website: Apply Online