Professional Gardener

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 Compensation: $23-28/hour

Summary: HWA is looking to hire a gardener who can implement horticultural maintenance and seasonal tasks under the direction of a Garden Supervisor while upholding HWA standards of integrity, aesthetics, plant health, environmental consideration, and awareness of hardscape conditions. 

About HWA: Halsted Welles Associates is a well-established New York City Design-Build-Maintenance firm specializing in high-end rooftop, terrace, and townhouse gardens. Our talented, multi-disciplinary team of garden enthusiasts includes designers, engineers, horticulturalists, artisans, and support staff who are committed to the creation of restorative spaces that integrate artistry and natural ecological systems into the built environment. 

Responsibilities/Duties

  • Assist Garden Supervisor in garden service maintenance visit tasks
  • Participate in all horticultural activities including planting, pruning, fertilizing, and seasonal maintenance
  • Maintain hardscape reflecting HWA standards
  • Alert supervisor to all site conditions and plant health issues
  • Observe safety and security procedures; respect confidentiality
  • Demonstrate thoughtfulness, thoroughness; collaborate with colleagues

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Ability to take direction well and complete multiple tasks with detail and proficiency; problem solving, organizational skills and initiative
  • Interest in urban horticulture, sustainability, the environment, and motivated towards the development of professional gardening skills
  • Presentable appearance, professional demeanor, and strong communication skills with supervisors, crew, and clients
  • Able to regularly move 50 pounds up and down a flight of stairs
  • Positive attitude, enthusiastic towards regularly working outdoors year-round and in varying weather conditions

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Professional gardening in urban settings, 2 years minimum
  • Coursework in horticulture, environmental studies, or related fields
  • Working knowledge of irrigation/lighting systems
  • Authorized to work in the United States

Additional Information

Part-time or full-time hourly position; tools, uniform, PPE provided; benefits include M/D/V, bonuses, holiday/sick pay, continuing education

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to hwainfo@halstedwelles.com

Contact Information

Halsted Welles Associates
Email: hwainfo@halstedwelles.com