Landscape Installer/Garden Maintenance Position

Landscape Installer / Garden Maintenance Position

We seek a full-time Landscape Installer / Garden Maintenance person to install and maintain five residential urban landscapes and two suburban retail center landscapes.

Duties:

Maintain residential urban gardens and the landscape of two retail centers through pruning of shrubs and small trees, deadheading and maintaining annuals and perennials, and keeping beds weed-free through pulling and spot spraying.
Planting of shrubs, perennials and annuals.
Plant and maintain annuals in large planters on terraces and sundecks.
Occasional planting of plants up to 15 - gallon size, occasional transplanting of smaller plants.
Installing landscape edging, mulch and rock beds.
Light diagnosis and treatment of plant health problems. Serious problems will be referred to appropriate professionals (ex. Arborist or spray professional).
Drive vehicle from site to site.
Keep records of all activities.
Work on landscape crew if assigned.

Qualifications:

College or technical school coursework in horticulture related classes required, diploma not required, or demonstrated knowledge of garden maintenance plus either MNLA certification or Master Gardener credential.
Must have valid Minnesota Driver's license and good driving record.
Demonstrated ability to efficiently maintain a landscape consisting of annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs and mulched beds
Ability to work outdoors all day in all conditions during May through November.
Agile, able to move quickly in planting beds, to work with hands and to lift 10 - 20lbs. frequently through the day.
We offer competitive salaries and the opportunity for a full-year position. If interested, contact: