Part Time - Garden Care Specialist

About Shrub Care Co

Founded in 2015, Shrub Care Co provides responsible, professional landscape services throughout Utah County and surrounding areas. We specialize in designing, building, and maintaining healthy, water-conscious landscapes for residential and commercial clients.

Our company values are simple: helpful, dependable, and honest. We expect those values to guide how we serve our customers and how we treat one another as a team.

Learn more at: shrubcareco.com/jobs

Position Overview

We are seeking a Garden Care Specialist to join our landscape maintenance team.

This is a part-time position with consistent full-day shifts. Team members are expected to work at least two full days per week (Monday through Saturday). This role is ideal for adults seeking steady part-time work with physical activity, outdoor work, and opportunities to grow skills in landscape and garden care.

While each team member has a primary focus area, we operate as a team. Everyone is expected to assist where needed to complete the day’s assignments.

Primary Responsibilities

As a Garden Care Specialist, your primary focus will be the care and maintenance of client gardens.

You will:

• Identify or quickly learn to identify flowers, weeds, shrubs, and common landscape plants
• Care for gardens through weeding, pruning, planting, watering adjustments, and seasonal cleanup
• Recognize signs of common plant stress or disease and follow proper treatment procedures
• Maintain high attention to detail and quality standards
• Assist clients professionally when questions arise on site

Team Responsibilities

All team members, regardless of specialty, are expected to:

• Assist with general landscape maintenance including mowing, trimming, pruning, raking, digging, and snow removal
• Support teammates to complete daily job assignments efficiently
• Follow company procedures and safety practices
• Learn and apply training provided by the company
• Contribute to a respectful and professional team environment

We operate as a collaborative crew. Specialists may lead garden-specific tasks, but everyone helps wherever needed.

Driving & Equipment Responsibilities

Team members must be able to:

• Safely drive a company pickup truck, with trailer
• Transport team members and equipment to job sites
• Respect and maintain company vehicles and tools

Training is available for towing and maneuvering trailers if you are willing to learn.

Schedule & Work Availability

• Part-time position
• Must be available for at least two full workdays per week
• Typical workdays are full-day shifts
• Monday through Saturday scheduling
• Work availability depends on your consistent availability and seasonal workload
• Hours may decrease during winter months

This position is best suited for individuals who can commit to steady weekly availability rather than variable half-day shifts.

Compensation

• Starting wage: $15.25 per hour
• Includes technology use premium for required smartphone usage
• Raises available based on training completion, performance, and reliability
• Company-provided on-the-job training

Advancement Opportunities

Reliable and motivated team members may grow into roles such as:

• Shift Lead
• Crew Lead
• Lead Specialist
• Foreman

We promote from within when possible.

Qualifications

Applicants must:

• Be authorized to work in the United States
• Pass a background check and drug screening
• Hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (past 5 years)
• Provide at least two professional references
• Be comfortable using a smartphone for scheduling, communication, time tracking, and company systems
• Communicate clearly in English with team members and clients

Preferred but not required:

• At least one year of experience in landscaping, gardening, or green industry work
• Experience towing trailers

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Outdoor work in various weather conditions
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and repetitive motion
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Work performed at private residential and commercial properties

Why Join Shrub Care Co

• Steady part-time work with consistent scheduling
• Outdoor, active work environment
• Small team culture with professionalism and mutual respect
• Skill development in garden and landscape care
• Opportunity for advancement within a growing local company
• Make a positive impact on the appearance and health of local landscapes

If you value reliability, teamwork, and doing quality work for customers who trust us on their property, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.25 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a smartphone that you can reliably use for work tasks such as scheduling, time tracking, and communication?
• This is a part-time job requiring at least two full workdays per week (Monday-Saturday). Are you willing and able to work this schedule?
• What kind of experience do you have driving a pickup while towing a trailer?

Experience:

• Gardening: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $17