Gardening/ Gardener position open

Seattle WA

Description

Essential Gardeners LLC, is a family owned and operated Seattle based gardening company. Everyone at our company is passionate about gardening, has a positive attitude, and is able to work well together as a team. We have been in business 20 years and have long list of gardens we care for regularly in the Seattle area. Our focus is fine garden maintenance with some plant installations and small scale construction. Tasks include pruning, weeding, mulching, plant health care and general maintenance. We work year-round in all kinds of weather. The positions are physically active and require bending, kneeling, digging and lifting. While we do not provide lawn care services, we do use blowers, hedge trimmers, ladders etc. We are looking for someone to help manage client gardens on a regular basis. This includes seeing what is needed both for the current visit and future visits, have time management skills, be able to take reliable notes, and have good communication skills for working with both the clients and gardening team members. Have a background in organic care of gardens and have experience researching pest and disease issues and be familiar with organic management methods. Must be able to get to the job site or meeting spot on time. Must be able to lift 40 pounds repeatedly. No limiting preexisting injuries. Must have valid Driver's License, a clean driving record, and be skilled at driving a work pick-up truck. PAY - depending on experience Holiday pay after 90 days. 401k, one week paid vacation time accrues per year.