Garden Crew Lead

Join Our Team at Gardens For Living! 
We are a dedicated and passionate landscape company committed to creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces. As a Garden Crew Leader, you will oversee a team of gardeners, manage schedules, assign tasks, ensure top-quality work, and provide excellent customer service. Strong leadership, communication, and organization skills are essential in this role.

Responsibilities

• Sowing, cultivation, and propagation of plants, trees, and shrubs
• Application of chemical and organic herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers
• Trimming, pruning, and general plant care 
• Soil management tasks, including amending and grading
• Routine cleaning, weeding, and debris removal
• Digging, lifting, and operating small machinery
• Loading and unloading tools and equipment from trucks and trailers
• Moving and installing soil, mulch, and plant material to assist with garden construction
• Working efficiently and safely with urgency and purpose
• Communicating with clients in a professional, polite, and courteous manner

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in the landscape garden industry preferred
• Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
• Effective communication skills – must be able to carry out verbal instructions, read labels and signs
• Strong time management and task prioritization skills
• Ability to work both independently with little supervision and as part of a team
• Must be able to walk, stand, and crouch for long periods outdoors in various conditions, including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold
• A valid driver's license is required for employment. Also, applicants must be able to be added to the company insurance policy

Compensation

• Expect 40 – 50 hours per week in season (Approximately March 1 – December 15) and 40 hours out of season (weather dependent)

Benefits

• Competitive pay and a company culture that values you
• A positive and supportive work environment
• Ongoing training and development with opportunities for career advancement
• 5 paid holidays off, plus extended holiday breaks
• Yearly profit share bonus
• 401(k) matching
• Company health benefits through Direct Primary Care (available to full-time employees after 90 days)
• Full-time employees receive 48 hours of PTO after 90 days, with additional increases at 3 and 5 years
• Fun company gatherings and outings

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