Urban Gardener

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 Compensation: $30 per hour

(re)plants is a desing/build/maintain company based in Brooklyn, NY. Our work blends creativity, sustainability, and craftsmanship to cultivate nature in the city—whether through intimate backyard gardens, rooftop oases, or vibrant container plantings. We believe that even the smallest green spaces can have a big impact on the way people experience urban life. We foster a workplace that prioritizes craftsmanship, attention to detail, and respect for both nature and our clients. 

Responsibilities/Duties

  • Plant
  • Weed
  • Prune trees and shrubs for form and deadwood
  • Deadhead perennials and annuals
  • Manicure and groom plants
  • Artfully train vines onto supports
  • Identify common pests, diseases, & beneficial insects
  • Treat pests with methods approved for organic gardening
  • Monitor soil health and irrigation
  • Select plants from local nurseries and deliver to project sites
  • Work with other crew members to complete work reports and follow up items
  • Lay out plants according to planting plans and make plant substitutions when needed
  • Load and unload tools, plants, and materials to and from vehicles, nurseries, and gardens
  • Leave each garden looking better than you found it

Qualifications/Requirements

  • At least 1 year of paid gardening experience
  • Plant identification skills and knowledge of perennials, shrubs and trees used in ornamental horticulture
  • Basic knowledge of common pests, diseases and beneficial insects
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record, ability to parallel park, and operate a cargo van
  • Enthusiasm and interest in horticulture and urban ecology
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs for moving, carrying, and relocating heavy objects
  • Willingness to work in inclement weather
  • Dependable, punctual, with an excellent work ethic
  • Strong communication skills, ability to work independently or within a team
  • Relevant horticultural certifications or degrees (preferred but not required)

Contact Information

(re)plants
Email: mdaniel@replants.studio