We are looking to fill two positions - an experienced Horticulturist/ Gardener or trainee position. Please read the requirements below.
Who we are-
Essential Gardeners LLC, is a family owned and operated Seattle based gardening company. Everyone at our company is passionate about gardening and is able to work well together as a team. We have been in business 23 years and have a long list of gardens we care for regularly in the Seattle area. Our focus is fine garden maintenance with some plant installations and small scale construction. Tasks include pruning, weeding, mulching, plant health care and general maintenance. Our focus is organic care of the gardens. We work year-round in all kinds of weather.
Both positions are physically active and require bending, kneeling, digging and lifting. While we do not provide lawn care services, we do use blowers, hedge trimmers, ladders etc.
Team Lead
We are looking for someone to manage client gardens on a regular basis. This includes seeing what is needed both for the current visit and future visits, have time management skills, be able to take reliable notes, and have good communication skills for working with both the clients and gardening team members. Being passionate about the work is a must.
Must have at least two years of experience in the garden industry or education from a horticulture program.
Must have good plant ID skills both for common Pacific NW landscape plants as well as good weed ID skills. This includes how to best care for the landscape plants and how to best manage the removal of weeds.
Have a background in organic care of gardens and have experience researching pest and disease issues and be familiar with organic management methods.
While most of our work is done in teams - our team leads need to be able to work alone, be able to discern what is time sensitive and stay on task.
Must be able to get to the job site or meeting spot on time.
Must be able to lift 40 pounds. No limiting preexisting injuries.
Must have valid Driver's License and be willing to drive a pick-up truck.
PAY - depending on experience/ education in the industry $24-$28
There is room for long term growth within our company and we recognize increases in knowledge and responsibility.
Gardening Apprentice
We are seeking someone who is looking for a new career opportunity and likes the idea of working outdoors with plants on a small team. Essential Gardeners wants to introduce people to a career they may love and grow into, with the potential of owning their own business at some point.
You must be able to work well on a team and have good communication skills. Ability to take direction and stay on task is also a must. You will also be required to keep notes of your tasks and time spent.
Must be able to get to the job site or meeting spot on time. Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
No limiting preexisting injuries.
PAY - depending on experience/ education in the industry
$21/ hr to start.
