What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscaper/Groundskeeper PART TIME-High Quality position at Douglas Gardens?
Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Part-Time Landscaper/Groundskeeper dedicated to maintaining high-quality outdoor spaces.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work outdoors, applying your landscaping expertise and mechanical knowledge to create beautiful, well taken care of environments. Whether you're trimming trees, caring for lawns, or spraying for weeds, your efforts will directly enhance the beauty and safety of our landscapes. We value motivated individuals who take pride in their work and are eager to contribute to a well-maintained, welcoming environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform landscape maintenance tasks including mowing, edging, pruning, and planting to ensure pristine outdoor spaces.
- Use hand tools and power tools safely and efficiently for various landscaping projects and routine upkeep.
- Maintain hardscape features such as pathways, patios, and retaining walls through cleaning and minor repairs.
- Assist with tree care activities including trimming, pruning, and basic arborist tasks to promote tree health and safety.
- Support construction or installation projects related to landscape features or irrigation systems as needed.
- Spray for weeds according to needs/plan.
Skills
- Strong mechanical knowledge with experience operating construction equipment like excavators is a plus!
- Proficiency in lawn care, gardening, landscape maintenance, and horticulture practices.
- Skilled in using hand tools and power tools safely for various groundskeeping tasks.
- Knowledge of irrigation systems installation and maintenance to ensure efficient watering solutions.
- Ability to perform tree trimming, pruning, and general tree care with attention to safety standards.
- Experience with hardscape construction or repair is a plus.
- Excellent understanding of landscape aesthetics combined with practical maintenance skills. This position is ideal for energetic individuals passionate about outdoor work who want to contribute to creating beautiful landscapes while developing their skills in gardening, construction, and groundskeeping. We welcome applicants eager to learn and grow within a supportive environment committed to excellence in outdoor space management.
The scheduling can be flexible but does require 1-2 weekdays each week. There is always something more to do around the farm!
If this sounds like a good fit for you, please reach out and let us know why!
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $25