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Arbutus Garden Management Gardener in Poulsbo, Washington
Job description
We are an established small business that is growing rapidly and looking for an experienced Gardeners to join our team. Our company specializes in fine gardening of estates that serve as a respite from the city life, summer fun, and daily living for our clients. As we cater to an array of clients, some call for creative solutions to achieve a "Sunset Magazine" worthy garden every visit, while others love to see the "Beach art" which is whatever has washed up. Our company seeks to meet these requests through levels of holistic inspired horticulture practices, landscape maintenance, planting installation, sometimes even landscape construction, and most of all staying adaptable.
Description Position requirements
- Valid driver's license.
- 1+ years of Horticultural/Landscape experience in a professional setting.
- Has reliable transportation to and from job sites/shop.
- Identifies as hardworking, a self-starter, and capable of working independently.
- Possesses strong ornamental and PNW weed identification skills.
- Sees the big picture when it comes to landscape work and can prioritize tasks.
- Is able to complete physical labor including bending, lifting, digging, kneeling and standing for extended periods of time
- Is willing to work a flexible schedule. Longer hours during peak season, May-August (occasional 10 to 11-hour days). Shorter hours and weather dependent work Nov-Feb. We pay overtime!
Job Description:
- Perform garden maintenance tasks on customers property including, but not limited to:
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Salary $17 - $20 per hour
Job Type: Full-time