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Job Description
Tidy Gardens | Ecological Gardener (Seasonal)
Braintree, MA — Serving Hingham & South Shore
Tidy Gardens is a small, professional organic gardening company specializing in detailed residential garden care. Our work is rooted in quiet, ecological practices — no chemicals, no gas-powered equipment, and no rushed work.
This is a hands-on role for someone who values quality, consistency, and working outdoors in a calm, focused environment.
The Role
This position centers on maintaining high-quality residential gardens with care and precision. Work is performed both independently and as part of a small team across properties on the South Shore.
Responsibilities
- Detailed hand-weeding and garden bed maintenance
- Fine pruning ornamental shrubs and small trees
- Planting and maintaining flowerpots and vegetable gardens
- Deadheading and general plant care
- Plant health monitoring and organic treatments
- Working independently at residential properties across the South Shore
Who This is For
This role is a strong fit for someone who:
- Takes pride in high-quality, detailed work
- Enjoys physical, hands-on outdoor work
- Works well independently without constant supervision
- Is reliable, consistent, and self-directed
- Notices small details and cares about doing things properly
Experience
Strong candidates will have several of the following:
- 2 year professional gardening or horticulture experience
- Solid plant identification skills (weeds vs ornamentals)
- Pruning knowledge and proper tool use
- Ability to work efficiently without supervision
- High attention to detail and pride in quality work
- Experience with fine residential properties preferred
Physical Requirements
- Able to lift 40–50 lbs
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather
- Ability to travel independently between job sites
- Able to maintain steady physical work throughout the day
Requirements
- Reliable and punctual
- Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation
- Professional and respectful demeanor
Schedule
- Seasonal: Spring through Fall
- Full-time and part-time positions available
- Monday–Friday, early starts
Compensation
- Paid trial shifts
- $20–$26/hour depending on experience
- $25–$30/hour for highly experienced candidates
- Performance-based increases as skills and independence develop
- 30-day evaluation with opportunity for a raise
Work Environment
- Small, focused team — not a large landscaping crew
- Quiet, low-noise work (no gas-powered equipment)
- High-quality residential properties
- Consistent, detail-oriented standards
- Opportunity to grow into a more independent, lead-level role over time
How to Apply
To apply, please submit:
- Your resume
- A brief summary of your experience and interest
- Your availability
- Confirmation of a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Either through Indeed or emailed to tidygardensma@gmail.com
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $26