Gardening & Landscaper

Will be required to build and maintain gardens, parks and other outdoor landscapes. The duties include ensuring plant growth, cleaning outdoor facilities, and trimming overgrown hedges.

• Maintaining lawns and other green spaces
• Installing landscapes and seasonal flower designs
• Monitoring and ensuring plant health

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain seasonal plants
• Mow, trim and fertilize green spaces
• Mulch, edge and weed gardens
• Prune and trim trees and bushes
• Maintain all gardening equipment and machinery, like mowers, trimmers and leaf blowers
• Monitor and maintain the health of plants
• Deal with pest problems that could damage plants
• Keep gardens and green spaces clear of debris and litter

Requirements

• Experience as a Gardener
• Familiarity with landscaping design
• Extensive knowledge of regional plant life
• Knowledge of local pests and how to eliminate them
• Knowledge of synthetic and natural fertilizers
• Knowledge of state health and safety regulations for landscaping
• The ability to lift heavy objects
• The ability to remain on your feet for long periods of time
• A love of the outdoors and plant life