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  • ID
    #52039101
  • Salary
    TBD
  • Source
    Massachusetts
  • Date
    2024-07-04
  • Deadline
    2024-09-02

Fine Gardeners

Massachusetts, Boston, 02108 Boston USA
 
Full-time

Simply Miraculous is seeking experienced part-time and full-time fine gardeners. We are a small company that performs quality detailed work. Quantity is not our priority. It important that we give the plants exactly what they need, as well as our customers. We enjoy and take pride in the work that we do at our properties. Our clients keep us very busy as a result. We currently have a waiting list of home owners who wish to obtain our services, so we are looking to find other like-minded fine gardeners to join our team.

Our season is in full swing and we wrap up mid to late November. Our field work schedule is Monday through Thursday 7:00am-3:30/4:00pm. Fridays are used as a rainy make-up day or shop area organization time when needed. Fridays are not mandatory. Saturday and Sundays are for play and rest, so we don't work weekends.

FINE GARDENER ATTRIBUTES

Has a positive attitude and enjoys the outdoors even when the weather isn’t the best.

Be on time and ready to work at the scheduled start time.

Be respectful of other gardeners and the properties we service.

Must be able to work as part of a team and help other gardeners through out the workday.

We are fine gardeners, so the ability to pay close attention to detail is important.

Must be able to work independently on site with other gardeners nearby.

Asks questions of the Lead Fine Gardener and/or Owner when unsure of any task needing to be performed.

FINE GARDENER DUTIES

Weeding, deadheading, and tiding up of beds.

Fertilization or various plants and shrubs

Maintenance and care of rose bushes.

Hand pruning of ornamental shrubs.

Aides in the installation of new plants, as well as the transplanting of flowers and shrubs.

Mulching of beds after new planting installations.

Seasonal planter installation and maintenance.

Must be able to lift 25lbs min.

Some hand watering during the hotter times during the season

Shirts, hats, and sweatshirts are provided. Each fine gardener will be given their own bucket with specialized fine gardening tools to use each day.

If you’d like the opportunity to practice the skills you already have and would like to gain some new ones, please email so we may discuss further.

When responding, please describe what type of gardening task experience you have with some details and whether you are looking for full or part time work. The ad is for expereinced gardeners, so if you have no experience please apply in April as that is when we have the time to train gardeners in the art of fine gardening.

Hourly Pay is based on experience, availability and skill level Pay is negotiable for individuals who possess exceptional fine gardening skills.

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