Fine Gardener

Hedgewitch Horticulture LLC is a woman-owned and ecologically-focused fine gardening company operating primarily in Middlesex and Worcester county, Massachusetts. We collaborate with clients on maintenance, design and installation projects to create custom garden designs, tailored land care plans and targeted education and coaching. Our favorite projects include cut flower gardens, edible gardens filled with veggies and fruit, transforming lawn into biodiverse meadow, and onsite ecological storm water management.

Hedgewitch Horticulture is growing and is looking to expand our team of Fine Gardeners and educators for metro Boston and west to Rt 495. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team dedicated to creating and caring for beautiful habitat gardens for people and planet. We are looking for passionate individuals with a love of nature, a flexible and collaborative attitude, and an appreciation for physical work. Most of all, we are looking for team members to invest in as they grow along with the company.

Compensation is commensurate with experience $22 – $26/hour, plus sick pay accrual, paid holidays, reimbursement for applicable continuing education and annual workboot credit. We have a 4 day work week operating from Tuesday - Friday and the position is seasonal from April through November.

Job Requirements

• Maintenance: Visit edible, ornamental and habitat gardens to perform a variety of maintenance tasks including weeding, observation of pest, disease and invasive species pressure, mulching, pruning, and transplanting performed in accordance with our horticultural practices and with attention to detail. Onsite client communication and collaboration and record keeping requires access to and comfort with mobile technology.
• Installations: Support all aspects of design installations including transporting plants and materials to site, spreading compost and mulch, understanding and adhering to design documents, and planting efficiently and effectively. Maintaining a safe and tidy work site is expected.
• Administration: Prepare for work, record site observations and customer feedback and document daily work using our online systems including Google Calendar and Trello. Work directly with Site Leader to ensure work quality and efficiency.
• Customer service: Be the face of Hedgewitch on site and handle communications with clients with courtesy and professionalism.

Ideal Qualifications and Skills

• At least 1 year of experience in professional garden work with demonstrated proficiency in common horticultural tasks and plant identification.
• The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and demonstrate a strong sense of personal responsibility. They will show a willingness to take direction as well as initiative, and possess a thoughtful and patient demeanor. Detail-oriented, with a demonstrated commitment to high quality work.
• Some administrative experience and comfort using technology.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule (occasional long days and/or early mornings as agreed upon in advance).
• Ability to perform physically challenging work in all weather conditions. Ability to move heavy objects on a regular basis (50 Lbs), and perform repetitive tasks safely. Ability to show up to site prepared for the day with adequate clothing, footwear, food and water.
• Driver’s license required. Following a conditional offer of employment, Hedgewitch requires motor vehicle record checks on all candidates.

To apply

To apply, please send a cover letter with a resume attached using the subject “Fine gardener application” to offerings@hedgewitchhorticulture.com outlining your experience and desire to be part of our team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• No nights
• No weekends

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Gardening: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lexington, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person