What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscaper position at GardenBugs?
GardenBugs is a garden design and maintenance company providing high quality garden services ranging from small pocket container gardens to large estate care, residential and commercial. We are looking for candidates to join our team who are committed to landscape management and horticulture, who are also interested in learning and improving their skills and can contribute to a positive team setting.We’re looking for individuals who are efficient, have time management skills, follow instructions, be accountable and strive for better than “that’s good enough”.What makes GardenBugs stand out is our diverse employee background- those with passion/interest/skills with pest, irrigation, fertilization, forestry, hardscape, art/design and fine gardening are encouraged to apply. These different backgrounds are valuable and create a strong knowledgeable company.SpecificsWe are hiring full and part time (limited part time positions)4 x 10 hour days- rotating schedule of Monday - Thursday, following week Tuesday - Friday - occasional over time mid April into July.The season begins around mid March (dependent on snow melt) and ends around mid December.We start the year off with spring cleanings, edging, weeding and mulching.Installing planters, pruning, planting annuals and garden installs.Fall clean ups, leaf blowing.Winter holiday decorations, dormant plant pruning, burlapping.We do not do any mowing.Pay starts at 18 to 27 dollars per hour.QualificationsMust be prepared to work in all weather conditions.Must have a valid drivers license and driving record of no current suspensions.Must be willing to learn to drive trucks -f350s with 1ton dump bodies.You will need to bring or acquire a DOT med card to be able to drive- this is an easy process of getting a physical at Urgent Care.Must be able to lift 25 pounds, anything more will be done with other crew to ensure safety.Must be able to get up and down to weed and plant.Must have reliable transportation to and from the shop, we will provide vehicles to transport equipment and products.Must be able to work independently as well as with a team, and take direction from the crew leader.Must be safe and professional at clients properties.Other Notes:Safety is our number one concern, please always keep that in mind.We provide you shirts, sweatshirts and jackets.We provide all tools except hand pruners, that is your own responsibility.Competitive pay based on experience.This is a LGBTQ friendly environment.Supervisor roles are available as well.Possible 25% office and 75% field position possible for the right candidate - ask about this if interested.Currently located in Stratham, but will be moving shop location to Somersworth in the coming weeks.We value candidates with any experience to apply however we are willing to train the right people who have career goals in horticulture/landscape management.Advancement within the company and long term employment is a goal.
Salary : $18 - $27