Lead Fine Gardener / Horticulturist

PACIFICA LANDSCAPES
Lead Fine Gardener /
Horticulturist
Location
Seattle, WA and surrounding areas
Compensation
$33-$38 per hour
Employment
Full-time
Hourly compensation depends on experience.
About Pacifica Landscapes
Pacifica Landscapes is a Seattle-based landscape design and construction company dedicated to creating beautiful,
thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces. We believe great gardens deserve expert care to remain healthy, vibrant, and
beautiful year after year.
We're growing our fine gardening and landscape maintenance services and looking for an experienced horticulturist
who takes pride in their craft and shares our passion for plants, gardens, and exceptional workmanship.
Position Overview
We're seeking an experienced Lead Fine Gardener to oversee the ongoing care and maintenance of residential
gardens throughout the Seattle area.
This is a hands-on position for someone with strong plant knowledge, expert pruning skills, and an eye for detail. You'll
work directly in our clients' gardens while leading and mentoring a small gardening crew.
The ideal candidate understands the difference between basic landscape maintenance and thoughtful, horticulturally
informed garden care.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform skilled ornamental pruning, including selective pruning of shrubs, small trees, hedges, and flowering plants.
- Identify common Pacific Northwest plants and understand their seasonal care requirements.
- Lead routine garden maintenance, including weeding, perennial care, deadheading, mulching, soil care, and
seasonal cleanup.
- Monitor plant health, identify potential pest, disease, and irrigation issues, and recommend corrective action.
- Lead and train assistant gardeners, ensuring consistent quality and efficient execution.
- Plan daily work activities, coordinate materials and equipment, and maintain organized job sites.
- Maintain the design intent and long-term health of established residential landscapes.
- Communicate professionally with clients and Pacifica management regarding garden conditions, maintenance
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Qualifications
Required:
- 3 years of professional fine gardening, horticulture, or landscape maintenance experience.
- Strong knowledge of ornamental plants commonly used in Pacific Northwest landscapes.
- Demonstrated experience with proper pruning techniques and seasonal pruning schedules.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and maintain high quality standards.
- Experience guiding or training other crew members.
- Strong attention to detail, reliability, and professionalism.
- Ability to safely perform physical outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
Preferred:
- Formal horticultural education or industry certification.
- PlantAmnesty Master Pruner certification or equivalent training.
- Experience maintaining high-end residential gardens.
- Familiarity with irrigation systems, soils, and integrated pest management.
- Experience communicating directly with residential clients.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly compensation of $33-$38, based on experience and qualifications.
- Healthcare benefits package.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Opportunity for professional development and career growth.
Additional benefit and eligibility details will be provided during the hiring process.
What We're Looking For
Someone who genuinely enjoys working with plants, notices the small details that make a garden beautiful, and takes
pride in doing things correctly. We value horticultural expertise, initiative, strong work ethic, and a desire to mentor
others.
This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in growing Pacifica's garden maintenance services.
How to Apply
Please submit a resume or brief summary of your relevant experience to pacificalandscapesseattle.com/careers/ or
email info@pacificalandscapesseattle.com. We'd especially like to hear about your experience with ornamental
pruning, plant identification, and maintaining established residential gardens.

Pay: $33.00 - $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $33 - $38