Professional Gardener

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 Compensation: $20–$35/hour commensurate with experience

HARRISON GREEN is seeking dynamic horticultural professionals to join our Garden Maintenance Team. We are a Design/Build/Maintain practice and Garden Maintenance lies at the heart of our mission to create sustainable, client-centered gardens. 

If you have gardening experience, a desire to create and maintain beautiful outdoor spaces, and want to be a part of a team where your contribution is valued and respected, then we’d like to meet you! 

Responsibilities/Duties

Expert garden maintenance, including but not limited to planting, weeding, ornamental & structural pruning, mulching, watering, deadheading, and cleaning of exterior spaces

Qualifications/Requirements

Passion:

  • A genuine love for New York City
  • Respect for all living things
  • Commitment to horticulture
  • High standard of workmanship and presentation
  • Desire to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Positive attitude, self-motivated, dependable, hard-working, honest (& fun!)

Exemplary communication skills:

  • Able to work with all colleagues in a collaborative environment
  • Regular communication with supervisor via mobile device regarding garden status
  • Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality

Strong technical skills:

  • Expert garden maintenance, including but not limited to planting, weeding, ornamental & structural pruning, mulching, watering, deadheading, and cleaning of exterior spaces
  • Ability to perform physical activity on a regular basis and lift 50 lbs.
  • Attention to detail, with importance placed on cleanliness and order
  • OSHA Certification preferred, but not required
  • Valid NY State Driver’s License preferred but not required
  • NYS DEC Pesticide Applicator/Technician Certification preferred but not required

Professional experience:

  • Minimum 2 years professional experience in horticulture or agriculture, preferably in an urban setting
  • Strong time management, critical thinking and organizational skills
  • Ability to identify and prioritize tasks when working independently

Additional Information

Benefits:

  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Holiday & Sick Pay
  • 401K
  • Transit plan for pre-tax expenses
  • Continuing Education
  • OSHA Training & Certification
  • NYS DEC Pesticide Applicator/Technician Training & Certification

If you are interested in joining our team, we would love to hear from you!

Application materials:

  • Cover letter (tell us about yourself!)
  • Resume/cv
  • Contact information for 2-3 references

Please send materials in PDF format to studio@harrisongreen.com. 

HARRISON GREEN
Harrison Green LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

Contact Information

HARRISON GREEN
Email: studio@harrisongreen.com