Gardening Crew

Tidy Gardens | Ecological Gardening Crew Member (Seasonal)

Braintree, MA (Serving Hingham & surrounding towns)

About Tidy Gardens

Tidy Gardens is a small, professional organic gardening business based in Braintree, MA. We provide high-quality garden care for residential clients across the South Shore using human-powered, ecological methods — no chemicals, no loud machinery, and no rushed, careless work.

Our services focus on detailed weeding, fine pruning, deadheading, vegetable gardens, and seasonal flowerpot arrangements. We value craftsmanship, calm work environments, and taking pride in doing things right.

Our Mission

Tidy Gardens is committed to providing exceptional gardening services through organic, ecological, human-powered gardening methods to ultimately reduce the soil, water, air, and noise pollution that is routinely practiced in conventional landscaping.

The Role

We are hiring hard-working, self-motivated individuals to join our team for the 2025 growing season.

This is a hands-on, outdoor role ideal for someone who enjoys physical work, working independently, and being rewarded for efficiency and quality.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Hand-weeding and maintaining garden beds
• Deadheading and general plant care
• Fine pruning of shrubs and small trees
• Planting and maintaining seasonal flowerpots
• Using and caring for hand tools
• Observing plant health, documenting issues and implementing
• Working at residential properties across the South Shore

Pay-for-Performance Compensation

Tidy Gardens uses a pay-for-performance (P4P) model designed to reward efficiency, skill, and reliability — not just time on the clock. This role is a good fit for people who like to see their effort directly reflected in their pay.

• All team members earn a guaranteed base hourly rate
• Work is tracked against clear task benchmarks
• Efficient, accurate work earns a larger share of the job’s labor value
• Strong performers regularly earn above their base hourly rate
• Increased earning potential is tied to skill, speed, quality, and consistency — not tenure

Strong performers commonly earn the equivalent of ~$25–$30 /hour, with higher earnings on well-executed jobs.

This system rewards people who:

• Work steadily and efficiently
• Take ownership of quality
• Learn, improve, and adapt quickly

If you prefer slow-paced work, constant supervision, or doing the bare minimum, this role is not a good fit.

Experience & Skills

We welcome applicants with varying levels of experience. Prior professional gardening experience is a plus — but work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn are just as important.

Ideal candidates may have:

• Gardening or landscaping experience (professional or personal)
• Interest in plants, gardening, or ecological land care
• Ability (or motivation to learn) to distinguish weeds from desirable plants
• Basic pruning knowledge (or eagerness to be trained)
• Comfort using hand tools and working independently

You must:

• Be dependable and punctual
• Be comfortable with physical outdoor work in various weather conditions
• Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Be open to feedback and committed to improving your skills

Schedule & Season

• Seasonal position (spring through fall)
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Monday–Friday schedule with early morning starts
• Opportunity to return in future seasons for strong performers

How to Apply

Please include answers to the following questions with your application:

• Are you able to work outdoors in all weather conditions for full shifts?
• Do you have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation?
• Describe a physically demanding job or activity you’ve done regularly.
• When learning a new skill, how do you prefer to receive feedback and improve?
• How do you know when a job is finished?
• If you finish a task early, what do you usually do next?
• Would you rather work fast or carefully? Why?
• If you’re unsure whether a plant is a weed or perennial, what would you do?

Applications that do not answer these questions will not be considered.

Why Work With Tidy Gardens?

We value professionalism, respect, and quality over speed — and we reward people who take pride in their work. If you enjoy working outdoors, improving your skills, and being paid based on your effort and results, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $30