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ISAIAHS FIGTREE
Job Opening: Gardener/Landscaper
JOB SUMMARY:
Garden independently and/or with another gardener in commercial and residential urban gardens all over Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. Work is seasonal, from April to November. Estimated weekly work hours are 30 - 40. Pay rate commensurate with experience.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :
-Communicate effectively with coworkers and clients
-Pick up small truck, plants, and materials for daily jobs
-Park truck and deliver plants/materials efficiently and courteously to clients
-Take pre-work/post-work pictures
-Plant and install new garden elements
-Manage and maintain various urban garden spaces
-Clean up; sweep and bag trash, recycle, and compostables separately
-Deliver trash, compost, and recycling to drop off sites
-Drop off truck
-Follow up with clients after completion of work
-Clean tools
-Take notes about the days work and communicate to coworkers
QUALIFICATIONS:
-Minimum 2 years of professional gardening experience and/or horticultural school;
-Valid NY Drivers License; comfortable driving a small truck around NYC
-Ability to work with honesty and integrity
-Ability to take direction but also work independently and problem solve
-Knowledge of garden tools and their proper use
-Ability to lift up to 40lb.
-Energetic, motivated and hardworking
-Ability to work in all weather conditions
-Ability to work well and communicate with a diverse community
-Knowledge of woodworking and/or masonry a plus