Company description

We are an established and growing edible landscape design, installation and maintenance company based in Oakland/Berkeley creating and caring for beautiful, edible gardens throughout the greater bay area.

Job description

Established organic landscape design, installation, and organic maintenance company providing organic care to our clients throughout the greater bay area seeking:

• Experienced Edible/Ornamental Gardener - Part time

2 - 5 Days per week.
Pay rate is $20-$25 per hour, depending on experience.

We are looking for someone with a positive attitude who will maintain great client relations; motivated; hardworking; works well independently/self-directed, willing and able to follow instructions and work as a part of a small team; have a willingness to learn and share knowledge; be detail-oriented; reliable; on time and efficient.

Expected job duties: Organic care of client vegetable gardens, fruit trees, perennial edibles including: harvesting, succession planting, crop planning and management, organic pest control, organic fertilization, skilled aesthetic pruning, deadheading, troubleshooting and repair of drip irrigation systems, garden clean up using a rake and gas-blower, weeding, safe loading and driving of truck.

REQUIREMENTS

- Applicants will need a valid CA driver's license, clean DMV record, a working cell phone, and appropriate work attire

- Can work independently and as part of a small team of 2-3 gardeners

- Good communication skills

- Love growing food and being outside all day… rain or shine!

- Be physically fit

- Be able to safely lift and carry heavy or awkward loads up to 50 lbs. and perform repetitive physical tasks

- Have a basic familiarity with landscaping tools and equipment

- Plus if you have a vehicle you can use to transport yourself as well as plants and tools to jobsites occasionally.

-1-2 Years experience with skilled aesthetic garden maintenance care

-Experience with identification and organic treatment of basic plant diseases and pests

-Ability to troubleshoot and repair drip irrigation systems

-Excellent verbal and written communication

Please email your full legal name, contact info, work history and job experience, along with a brief description why you feel you are a good candidate for this position.

Please be ready to provide references.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQIA individuals, and women.

Thanks!

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $20.00 - $25.00

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline