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Established in 2012, Gold Finch Designs is an ecological, full-service garden care company based in North Oakland, California. We offer landscape + floral design, hardscaping and monthly garden services. We promote principles of sustainability in both our gardens and work-place environment.
www.goldfinchdesigns.org
We are currently hiring for a part-time gardener position - 2-3 days a week to cover for our existing staff who are going back to school in the Fall-
Job Duties / Responsibilities
Arrive on time and prepared for 9:30 am -5:30 pm schedule - We are located in North Oakland and you must provide your own transportation to and from work.
Note: (Winter Schedule is 8:30 am - 4:30 pm)
Ongoing maintenance and execution of monthly task schedules
Gardening tasks include regular deadheading, weeding, shaping of plants, seasonal pruning of ornamental and fruit trees, hedge shearing etc.
Nursery tasks include propagating and potting plants, watering, installing irrigation systems, plant installations, garden care visits, and special events
Be prepared to lift heavy amounts of yard waste debris, compact yard waste bins, and tools.
Help the team stay on schedule, manage time for load-in, load out
Keep the truck fully stocked with sharpened tools, landscape and irrigation supplies
Employee Expectations
Two years of relevant gardening experience and education
Extensive knowledge of plants and their needs
Hard-working
Good Listener
Vaccinated and Boosted against Covid-19
Arrive on time and prepared for work
Wear appropriate attire: pants with pockets, closed-toe shoes
Required Tools: Clippers, Hori Hori Dig Knife, Hand Gloves, Sun Hat
Bring water, sunscreen, hat, any personal medical necessities, etc.
Bring personal lunch and snacks.
Bring your best attitude.
Communicate your needs.
Give two weeks notice for days requested off and schedule modifications, 1 day off allowed each month
Give 30 day notice when leaving the company
Valid Driver's License
No Criminal Record
Smart Phone
Wage & Payment
$26-$28 /hr depending on experience after a paid day in the field
3 month review - after that $100 / month for health stipend
Bi-weekly payment via Zelle or Venmo
Policies
In general, this is a fast-moving position, which includes moving around doing 3-4 priority tasks each visit. Some clients have specific work projects and others are bi-weekly garden care visits.
The manager on duty will explain each of the tasks at the beginning of each visit after a garden walk through or discussion.
Sometimes there are quick decisions made in the field and it is necessary to be flexible to the changes. This might be if a client changes their decision on a task or if the manager decides to switch tools for greater efficiency etc.
Have a positive spirit, hard-working ethics and be team-oriented.
Needs to be able to solve problems quickly, make decisions
Gold Finch stands firmly against any sort of discrimination including sexual harassment. We make sure to inform our clients that this is mainly an all female crew and do not want any unsolicited attention from any of them, including their contractors, renters, etc.
Grounds for Termination
Late more than three times, without advance notice
Stealing from the company - plants, tools, time etc.
Violation of non-compete agreement
If you decide to leave the company, try to give at least 30 days notice so there is ample enough time to train a new employee.
This position is available immediately. Please send in a short resume and short cover letter explaining your technical skills and why you would be a good fit! Please also provide two references and a copy of your Vax card.
To learn more, please visit our website at www.goldfinchdesigns.org
Volunteers are always welcome in our plant nursery- if you want to learn more about gardening!
check us out on Instagram too - goldfinchdesigns
