An experienced, knowledgeable person(s) is needed to inspect, maintain, and care for trees, plants, and shrubs on a 2-acre organically-maintained property in Valley Center. There are approximately 25 orange trees, 2 apple, 1 peach, 1 lemon, and one pomegranate tree along with a variety of other trees (Leyland Cypress), bushes, plants, and flowers.
This is a two-step process: 1) inspection of the grounds and preparation of detailed, evidence-based written recommendations for the care and cultivation of the above, (compensation is a flat fee for the evaluation and written report) and 2) hands-on maintenance activities include pruning, fertilizing, planting (if needed), maintenance of proper irrigation and repairs as needed, timely weed management (no pesticides) (hourly rate applies).
Application process
A- Please provide a document describing your experience in one or more of the categories listed in the job title (Orchard management, Tree management, General groundskeeper).
B- Please state whether you are interested in the first or second step described above- or both.
C- Please include 3 references with current contact information and the nature of your professional relationship. References will not be contacted until after you have been interviewed via a Zoom video call for one or more of the positions, and you are considered among the finalists.
D- Include your preferred mode of contact (phone/email).
Please, only apply if you are serious, knowledgeable, reliable, honest, and are passionate about what you do.
Thanks for your interest.
