If you have a green thumb and love working outdoors, we have a fun opportunity for you! We are seeking a part-time Garden Assistant to help maintain our home garden and grounds in the Mt. Airy neighborhood of Philadelphia. You may be responsible for a variety of tasks, including mulching, digging, planting flowers and shrubs, small trees, lawn and plant maintenance work, and watering. The ideal candidate will have a passion for gardening, an eye for detail, and enjoy working outdoors.
Responsibilities:
Assist with all aspects of garden maintenance, including planting, pruning, weeding, and watering
Keep the garden tools and equipment clean and organized
Help to execute new garden projects
Communicate with homeowners if any issues arise with the garden or garden equipment
Other tasks as assigned
If interested: pool care
Qualifications:
Garden and lawn care experience preferred
A love for all things green and growing
Ability to lift 40 pounds
Ability to stand, bend, kneel for 3+ hours at a time
Attention to detail
Must be 16 years old or older
The pay rate for the part-time garden assistant position will be $18.00 per hour. This is a 1099 contract position.
Schedule:
This is a flexible, part-time position, with hours varying based on season and garden needs but will start at 5-15 hours per week.
To Apply:
If you’re ready to “dig in”, please submit an email which describes your interest and qualifications. So that we know you read this email all the way through and to avoid scams, please put the same of your favorite plant or flower at the top of your response.
