Contract Work on a Project-by-Project Basis
Our garden design company is growing and looking for two or three contractors to help this season. Projects are flexible (scheduled around your availability), and time spent on projects can be anywhere from 2 - 8 hours per week. We work from Parsonsfield, ME all the way over to Portland.
This is a great opportunity for someone who loves the outdoors, gardening, and working with positive people. To learn more about the business and see a few projects, visit GardenDesignMaine.com
Typical projects could include:
Seasonal maintenance – spring cleanup, weeding, pruning, fertilizing, mulching; mid-season weeding; fall cleanup, preparing beds for winter.
Garden bed preparation – weeding / cleaning up debris, removing unwanted plants, adding soil amendments, removing small amounts of sod, etc.
Plant installation – digging holes, adding amendments such as fertilizer, compost, etc., watering, mulching.
Cleaning up – maintaining the cleanliness of the project site / removing debris generated while working.
No heavy machinery is used; we do everything by hand.
Requirements
Must like the outdoors.
Able to lift & carry up to 50 lbs and dig holes / weed / prune using basic gardening tools.
Able to remain standing and working outdoors for 3 – 4 hours at a time.
Interested in, or having previous experience with, gardening or landscaping.
Fast learner with an eye for details.
Must work well both as part of a team and with minimal supervision.
Should have own transportation, be reliable, and have a good attitude.
Will need to provide own gardening gloves, bug / tick repellent if desired, sunscreen, etc. (We'll provide gardening tools and whatever is needed to do each project.)
Compensation, Duration & Job Type
$25.00 per hour as an independent contractor
April through October
Job Type = Contract
We're a small business with big heart, and are looking to grow our team with positive, nature-loving people. If interested, please email or call us.
And again, for more details on the business please visit GardenDesignMaine.com
