The Fine Gardener at MainStay Landscape plays an essential role in maintaining and enhancing our clients’ gardens while developing professional landscaping skills. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about horticulture, eager to learn advanced techniques, and ready to contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team. Fine Gardeners work directly under experienced leaders, performing detailed horticultural tasks with care, precision, and attention to safety, while representing MainStay’s high standards in the field.

Horticultural Care & Garden Maintenance

• Perform planting, transplanting, mulching, weeding, cultivating, edging, watering, fertilizing and deadheading.
• Carry out horticultural practices that ensure the health, beauty, and longevity of gardens.
• Learn and apply MainStay’s Fine Gardening Division technical standards and quality practices.
• Operate and maintain landscape trucks, trailers, and equipment (experience a plus).

Field Collaboration & Teamwork

• Work closely with the Fine Gardening Crew Leader to execute daily tasks and priorities.
• Follow all safety protocols, task oriented SOP’s, worksite rules, and conduct guidelines.
• Contribute positively to team cohesion and performance.
• Communicate effectively with team members and, when needed, with clients.

Skill Development

• Build horticultural knowledge and refine technical landscaping skills through hands-on training.
• Pursue opportunities for professional certifications in the landscape industry.

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about plants, gardening, and landscape care
• Strong work ethic; reliable, punctual, and efficient
• Positive, flexible attitude and able to work in all weather conditions
• Collaborative team player who takes direction well
• Detail-oriented and safety-conscious
• Solutions-focused with a commitment to learning and skill development

Qualifications & Skills

• 1 years of commercial fine gardening or landscaping experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of plant and soil sciences.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical labor for a full workday.
• Prepared to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, with proper gear.
• Ability to drive landscape trucks/trailers.
• Equipment operation experience is a plus.
• Strong listening skills and commitment to quality work.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Retirement
• Gear Allowance
• Vacation
• Continued Education