Professional Gardener - Metro Hort Group : Job Details

Compensation: $20–$35/hour commensurate with experience

HARRISON GREEN is seeking dynamic horticultural professionals to join our Garden Maintenance Team. We are a Design/Build/Maintain practice and Garden Maintenance lies at the heart of our mission to create sustainable, client-centered gardens.

If you have gardening experience, a desire to create and maintain beautiful outdoor spaces, and want to be a part of a team where your contribution is valued and respected, then we'd like to meet you!

Expert garden maintenance, including but not limited to planting, weeding, ornamental & structural pruning, mulching, watering, deadheading, and cleaning of exterior spaces.

Passion:

• A genuine love for New York City.
• Respect for all living things.
• Commitment to horticulture.
• High standard of workmanship and presentation.
• Desire to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Positive attitude, self-motivated, dependable, hard-working, honest (& fun!).

Exemplary communication skills:

• Able to work with all colleagues in a collaborative environment.
• Regular communication with supervisor via mobile device regarding garden status.
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality.

Strong technical skills:

• Ability to perform physical activity on a regular basis and lift 50 lbs.
• Attention to detail, with importance placed on cleanliness and order.
• OSHA Certification preferred, but not required.
• Valid NY State Driver's License preferred but not required.
• NYS DEC Pesticide Applicator/Technician Certification preferred but not required.

Professional experience:

• Minimum 2 years professional experience in horticulture or agriculture, preferably in an urban setting.
• Strong time management, critical thinking and organizational skills.
• Ability to identify and prioritize tasks when working independently.

• Medical & Dental Coverage.
• Holiday & Sick Pay.
• 401K.
• Transit plan for pre-tax expenses.
• Continuing Education.
• OSHA Training & Certification.

If you are interested in joining our team, we would love to hear from you!

Application materials:

• Resume/CV.
• Contact information for 2-3 references.

Please send materials in PDF format to [email protected] GREENHarrison Green LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.