Fine Gardener/Horticulturist, Ecological Landscaping - Cape Cod

Parterre Garden has a Part Time Fine Gardener/Horticulturist, Ecological Landscaping position available for dedicated, reliable, and independent team members. You'll be creating, maintaining, and sustaining gardens for clients who appreciate our professional level of artistry. Join for great benefits, competitive wages, and a friendly team.

Description

Part Time Fine Gardener/Horticulturist, Ecological Landscaping - Parterre Garden Services, Inc. Cape Cod

Join our team as a fine gardener! Parterre Garden Services, one of Greater Boston’s leading horticultural services and fine gardening companies, is searching for an eager individual with a passion for ongoing learning in the green industry to help build our new Cape Cod branch. We maintain some of the most highly regarded landscapes in the greater Boston area and are trusted as the experts in our field. Our clients appreciate our knowledge, craft, and professionalism in all aspects of horticulture.

The successful Fine Gardener/Horticulturist at Parterre is dedicated to providing expert green industry services throughout Cape Cod. As such, you will have the opportunity to consistently learn and hone your skills with practical experience as well as through in-house training and lectures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine garden maintenance, including weeding, mulching, and fertilizing
• Perform precise planting, pruning, and transplanting
• Seasonal container planting and maintenance
• Learn to recognize the landscape and what its maintenance needs are
• Provide clear, concise reporting to Field Manager
• Learn to recognize pest and plant diseases
• Identify and problem solve landscape issues and communicate concerns
• Sense of ownership in your work
• Collaborate with others at Parterre, constant desire to learn and share knowledge

Requirements

• Previous perennial gardening experience
• Love of the outdoors, trees, plants, and garden spaces
• Ability to work independently
• Desire to learn about plants, horticulture, and best garden practices.
• Strong work ethic, ability to prioritize tasks
• Attention to detail
• Current MA driver’s license and reliable personal transportation
• Physical fitness and the ability to lift 40 pounds and work outdoors all day in varying weather conditions
• Background in art and design, while not required, is appreciated

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Training program
• Educational reimbursement for horticulture-related study, subject to approval
• A supportive and collaborative work environment

This is a part-time (2-3 days per week), seasonal position (likely mid March through mid November). Additional hours may be available upon request.

Typical start time:

• 7:30 AM

Typical end time:

• 4:00 PM

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Schedule:

• 4-8 hour shift, flexible hours
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities