Part-Time Freelance Gardener
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Start Date: October 1, 2024 Compensation: $200-$230 per day
Wild Pistil Design Studio, a boutique urban garden design and maintenance firm, is looking to hire an experienced gardener for a part-time position which will run for the remainder of our 2024 season, (October through the first week of December), and will pick up again in March of 2025 for the full 9-month season- mid March-early December.
Please note: The fall season will be considered training for the 2025 season, so please do not apply unless you're interested in and available for the 2025 position.
Work includes seasonal planting installations and routine garden maintenance for high-end residential clients throughout Manhattan and occasionally in Brooklyn. This is an ideal position for a freelance gardener with a flexible schedule who either works part-time for another landscape firm or in another field, and is looking for supplemental income. The schedule will be 1-2 days per week and will always fall within the Tues-Thursday window between the hours of 9am and 5pm.We offer a friendly work environment and a competitive day-rate, commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities/Duties
Provide onsite residential garden maintenance and installation of plants and materials. Prior experience and knowledge is required, but we provide careful oversight through the training process. Once you learn the needs of each client you will be working independently and occasionally with one or more gardeners.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Ability to lift 50-60lbs and schlep dirty/heavy materials
- Proficient horticultural knowledge relating to woody and herbaceous plant material, pest and disease ID and management, planting, weeding, pruning etc…
- At least 2 years experience working in the residential NYC urban gardening sector, specifically as relates to garden maintenance, with demonstrated reliability, and ability to provide strong references
- Valid drivers license (comfort driving a cargo van a plus but not necessary)
- Courteous and professional behavior and attire, ability to interact comfortably with clients, contractors and fellow gardeners
- Ability to work quickly, efficiently and independently without sacrificing quality
Additional Information
If you’re interested and available for immediate work, please send a brief cover letter explaining your circumstances and experience, and a resume. Visit our website at wildpistil.com to learn more about our company. Thanks for your interest!
Contact Information
Wild Pistil Design Studio
Contact Name: Ryan Green
Email: admin@wildpistil.com