Seeking Independent Gardener for Regular Maintenance of local gardens

Boulder CO

Description

Experienced Gardener needed for local gardens maintenance. Hello! We are a small team of independent contractors with prior industry experience. We provide garden plantings, care and maintenance to a handful of local gardens. You know how to maintain a garden, can work on your own after an initial tour with guidance, and can commit to 2-3 days a week. You may work alongside a team mate or on your own. Previous experience is required. Knowledge of basic local plant species and weeds is required. Tasks include (but are not limited to): -- Maintenance (Weeding, Trimming, Shaping, Bagging, Cleaning Up) -- Installations (Digging, Planting (flowers, shrubs, small trees), Transplanting, Cleaning Debris) -- Materials like carrying soil bags, or moving piles of soil with shovels and wheelbarrows, spreading mulch or small stones, laying weedmat, working with drip lines, etc. Please only apply if you love gardens and hard work, enjoy assisting, take direction well, are a mindful aware individual, are used to working independently, and can commit to a late-summer to early-fall season (Aug-Nov). -- Must have a working cell phone for text and a reliable data plan for continual scheduling and communication on the go. -- Must have reliable transportation. Bonus if you happen to have a work truck. -- Must have, borrow, or be willing to buy a few necessary hand tools of trade: hand clippers, hori hand-trowel, long shears, and/or branch clippers, and shovel. This position is self-directed, relies heavily on your previous industry experience, is highly physically active, sustained over time, outdoors in all types of weather. You will bring and use various plants, tools, and materials in your car or truck and be organized enough to plan, monitor, and maintain the changing needs of a handful of properties. You will communicate effectively by phone and text with our team lead as needed. Keep receipts and records as needed. This is NOT a gentle horticultural past-time, THIS IS labor intensive work on a paid schedule with the benefit of learned wisdom and great comaraderie. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and independents who love the plant world, enjoy working outdoors on your own, and want to supplement your budget. Each project is unique! Thanks! I look forward to connecting with you!