Experienced Fine Gardener/Horticulturist

The Duchess of Dirt is hiring.

We are a small fine gardening company based out of Bedford, MA and are looking to add to our team for the 2024 gardening season. We are looking for an experienced gardener to join our team. The right person has a love of nature and all things garden related. A strong leader to help guide our teams. We are a happy group that works hard and loves to be outside enjoying all the beauty that nature has to offer as we go about our day 'nurturing the earth'.

Our gardens range from large beautiful estates in Concord & Carlisle to tiny quaint gardens in Charlestown, with lots of variety in between.

2 years minimum experience is a must along with attention to detail and a strong work ethic. Everyone on our team has a positive, up-beat attitude so that is another important trait.

They must be responsible, self-motivated and a strong team player.

We offer competitive pay, compensation based on experience.

We are a fast growing company with lots of growth potential.

Other important skills are; the eagerness to learn, good communication skills, the ability to work independently or part of a team.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• managing a crew
• Managing gardens
• managing jobs
• driving pick up, ability to drive a dump truck a plus
• Wheelbarrowing
• digging & dividing plants
• Shoveling
• Composting
• Mulching
• Pruning
• Weeding
• Planting
• Container planting

Requirements:

• 3-5 years professional gardener experience
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Possesses a clean and valid driver’s license
• reliability
• The ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Have reliable transportation
• Own a cell phone
• Live in the Metro West greater Boston area

We value individuals who are flexible, reliable & trustworthy.

This job runs from March/April (weather permitting) to the middle to end of December.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Gardening: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations