What are the responsibilities and job description for the Garden Crew - Boulder, CO position at Tierra Bella Gardens?
Tierra Bella Gardens is hiring gardeners to join our team.
We have been in business for over 20 years, maintaining and caring for beautiful home gardens in the historic neighborhoods of Boulder, Colorado. We specialize in organic plant care and planting drought-hardy, native, pollinator-friendly plants in the gardens we care for.
Experience working with plants is preferred but not required, a positive attitude and solid work ethic are a must.
Tools and training are provided.
Requirements:
- Experience: Background in professional gardening, farming, or physical/practical work is preferred.
- Physical Stamina: You must be able to stay on your feet all day, work at ground level (bending/kneeling), and lift 50 pounds on a regular basis. Regular tasks include: planting perennials, annuals and vegetables, digging weeds, raking, sweeping, mulching, pruning, watering, deadheading, spring and fall garden clean up, organic fertilizing, organic pest and plant disease management.
- Weather: You must be comfortable working in the heat and the cold, with some/limited hours in rain or snow.
- Professionalism: Show up on time, communicate with clients, work steadily and harmoniously alongside your co-workers and managers, and be ready to learn our specific gardening methods.
- Logistics: You must have a reliable personal vehicle for transportation and a cell phone for communicating during work hours. Mileage between gardens is reimbursed.
Scheduling: We work Monday through Friday; 8-4 or 7-3, depending on the heat. Accepting applicants for part and full-time positions who can work 6-8 hour days, 24-40 hours/week.
BENEFITS:
- accrued sick pay
- accrued vacation pay
- flexible scheduling and travel/time off policy
- end-of-season bonus
We provide high-quality service for our clients and promote a positive, flexible, work environment for our crew. If you’re ready to have fun working hard and take pride in the results, apply today. Please send a resume along with your availability and reasons for interest in this job.
Thank you!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $28