What are the responsibilities and job description for the Garden Maintenance Team Member position at SBC Outdoor Services?
Reports To: Garden Maintenance Supervisor
Job Type: Full Time | Non-Exempt. (Monday-Saturday daytime hours; weather dependent). Availability through mid to late fall required
Position Summary
We are looking for motivated and dependable Garden Maintenance Team Members to help maintain residential and commercial landscapes. In this role, you will support the upkeep of outdoor spaces, including garden beds, walkways, parking areas, and drainage systems. This is a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy working outdoors and take pride in creating clean, well-maintained environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform general groundskeeping and property maintenance tasks
- Assist in identifying and reporting landscape or plant health issues
- Weed, trim, and edge around walkways, flower beds, and structures
- Plant and maintain flowers, grass, shrubs, and trees
- Rake, mulch, prune, and maintain landscaped areas as needed
- Water plants and lawns as required
- Apply fertilizers and pest control treatments (applicator’s license required)
- Perform basic maintenance and minor repairs on landscaping equipment
- Clean and prepare job sites before departure, including debris removal and material handling
- Support team members and complete additional duties as assigned
Qualifications & Requirements
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
- Ability to operate basic landscaping tools (shears, backpack blower, rake, etc.)
- Positive attitude and attention to detail
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Capable of working independently and as part of a team
- Ability to perform physical labor, including standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions, including occasional weekends
- Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record and proof of insurability
- Strong customer service skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous landscaping, groundskeeping, or gardening experience (6 months preferred)
- Chemical Applicator’s License (preferred, not required)
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal, Internship
Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Do you have knowledge of plant types vs. weed/invasive species, plant diseases and care needs?
- Are you available to work Monday through Saturday (7a-?, weather dependent) through mid/late fall?
Ability to Commute:
- Forest Lake, MN 55025 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $25