Horticulture & Landscaping Crew Members & Lead Gardeners
15 days ago
Ypsilanti
Job Description At Mary Berry’s Gardening our mission is to create and maintain beautiful, thriving spaces that enrich our community while upholding the highest standards of quality and service. We are passionate about gardening, continuous learning, and sharing our knowledge with both our team and customers. Through hard work, dedication, and a positive attitude, we strive to “WOW” our clients by exceeding expectations and fostering a deep appreciation for the natural world. As a company, we take pride in our teamwork, professionalism, and reputation. Whether on the job or in the community, we represent Mary Berry’s Gardening with integrity, respect, and a commitment to excellence. Further your horticultural knowledge, enjoy the outdoors, get exercise, and be a part of our friendly, positive, and hardworking crew! Join our team for the 2025 season. Gardening is a lifelong skill and passion that you will benefit from your whole life. Gardening is equal parts creative, scientific, and physical and is so incredibly rewarding. • Gardening / Horticulture training provided! Lovely Gardening Classes are included in our schedule., • Work-site transportation included, • Room for advancement, • Paid lunches, • Employer Health Contribution Available (Participation permitting), • Retirement Benefits (Simple IRA, After 2 Years Employment), • PTO Policy Additional Lead Gardener Benefits • Higher Pay Rates, • Work Clothes Allowance, • Extended Pay Option for 2+ Year Lead Gardeners (Spread pay throughout full calendar year), • Ongoing training and learning of horticultural practices and leadership training Job description: Gardener - Crew Member $17-20/hr • Reports to Lead Gardener, Production Manager, Operations Manager, and President of the company. Takes instruction from the Lead gardeners and Production managers., • This is an entry-level support position for the Horticulture crews and will be charged with general garden maintenance, landscaping, and other duties as assigned. Responsibilities will include assisting the Lead gardener with operations such as weed removal, edging, hedging, raking, trimming, pruning, planting, mulching, use of gas-powered blower and hedger., • Previous experience with garden maintenance, landscape installation, and care of annuals, perennials, basic plant identification, and shrubs is preferred. Must attend training meetings and show commitment to furthering plant identification and gardening knowledge. Must be capable of working both independently with little supervision as well as a team; the ability to be proactive and take initiative where appropriate is essential. Additional training, education, and/or certification(s) preferred., • Must be able to exercise good judgment. Must have a commitment to teamwork and delivering great service., • Should be comfortable interacting with customers and working in a customer service environment., • Ability to operate small gardening equipment and machinery safely (hedgers, blowers, mowers, trailers, and other equipment.)., • Must have a valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record required., • Physical Requirements: · Repetitively lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds frequently., • Work is conducted in all types of weather, from heat to wind to wet and cold. Therefore, it’s expected that garden crew members will be able to work in these different climate extremes, and will be prepared to do so., • Must be able to bend, stoop, reach overhead, and kneel., • Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time and climb hills, stairs, ladders, etc. as needed., • Gardener position will include jobs on customer work sites and at Mary Berry’s Gardening and other duties as required., • Work days are from Monday through Friday. The work day begins from 7am to 9am, and usually ends from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. The end of the day is variable and all employees must plan for a flexible end time. The work is seasonal with work taking place between March-December., • Review attendance policy, • Attend mandatory employee meetings Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 24 – 45 per week Benefits: • Flexible schedule, • Do you have reliable transportation? Please review your commute to our work. location., • Please describe your Gardening / Landscaping experience. Professional experience is not required, but preferred. Additionally, describe your ability to work outdoors in all types of weather. Lastly, can you carry out the physical requirements of the job?, • Why would you like to join our team?