Job Description
We are a growing design, build, and maintenance garden company seeking a dedicated maintenance/installation gardener. Willing to train the right candidate. We focus on designing and installing edible food system landscapes, but also design and install CA native and drought tolerant gardens. We do irrigation installation, maintenance and repair. We have over 70 regular maintenance accounts and take a fine gardening approach as opposed to a mow and blow operation.
Occupations
General-Other: Construction-Skilled Trades, Landscaping, General-Other: Installation-Maintenance-Repair
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We are a growing design, build, and maintenance garden company seeking a dedicated maintenance/installation gardener. Willing to train the right candidate.
Desirable but not necessary:
- Fruit tree pruning and grafting.
- Irrigation installation and repair experience.
- Knowledge of plant species names and growth habits.
- Knowledge of common weeds.
- Their own transportation to and from job sites in Berkeley, Oakland and vicinity.
- Knowledge of plant identification and care.
- Basic tools- Felco’s, hori hori, shovel, rake, loppers, etc.
- A commitment to organic practices and sustainability.
- Experience installing and maintaining edible and ornamental gardens.
- Aesthetic pruning skills.
- A strong work ethic, attention to detail, excellent time management, and an ability to hustle.
Physical requirements:
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. of weight frequently throughout the day.
- Ability to repeatedly bend, stoop, lift, push and pull materials and equipment to complete job tasks.
- Ability to work in various positions including, but not limited to, standing, walking, stooping, bending, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extending periods.
Salary
$16 - 30/Hr. DOE
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