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POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Land Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least 1 year of professional gardening experience or 2-3 years of physical labor
- A well rounded foundation of plant knowledge preferred
- Knowledge of IPM and/or irrigation systems is an extra plus
- Being PHS Tree Tender Certified would be a huge advantage
- Must be 21+ years of age or older with a valid PA driver's license
- Ability to do physical activity on a daily basis, must be able to lift 50 pounds, must be able to tolerate long periods of standing, bending, lifting, walking, manual labor, and must be able to work in adverse weather conditions
- Our ideal candidate is someone who is driven, responsible, reliable, and interested in gardening, landscaping, horticulture, and botany/taxonomy. 

FUNCTIONS:

  • Assist in the overall maintenance of garden areas - including planting, transplanting, pruning, weeding, watering, tilling, and mulching

  • Condition and prepare garden beds, amending soil, tilling, and hand turning

  • Support existing annual and perennial beds throughout the gardens

  • Install and care for new perennial gardens as well as renovate existing landscapes; plant a variety of ornamental annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees

  • Demonstrate proper and safe operation of basic landscape tools, such as power tools, small machinery, and vehicles. Excellent safety practices are a must!

SUPPORTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Clean and maintain tools and equipment
- Promote and apply collaborative teamwork skills, including excellent communication and customer service; notify supervisory team promptly of any problems or unusual matters of significance
- Comply with the organization’s policies and procedures, use sustainable practices whenever possible

COMPENSATION:
$18.00-24.00/hour (depending on experience) - 1099 Employment

SCHEDULE:
4-5 days per week are usually 6-8 hour days, with Friday afternoons and Sunday mornings required. Hours are subject to season, weather, and clients' needs.

Garden Steward & Horticulturist

QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least 3 year of professional gardening experience and 2-3 years of physical labor
- A well rounded foundation of plant knowledge required
- Knowledge of IPM and/or irrigation systems is preferred
- PHS Tree Tender Certified
- Must be 21+ years of age or older with a valid PA driver's license
- Ability to do physical activity on a daily basis, must be able to lift 50 pounds, must be able to tolerate long periods of standing, bending, lifting, walking, manual labor, and must be able to work in adverse weather conditions
- Our ideal candidate is someone who is driven, responsible, reliable, and interested in gardening, landscaping, horticulture, and botany/taxonomy. 

FUNCTIONS:

  • Assist in the overall maintenance of garden areas - including planting, transplanting, pruning, weeding, watering, tilling, and mulching

  • Design and install garden plans, window boxes, planters, raised bed designs

  • Support existing annual and perennial beds throughout the gardens

  • Plant a variety of ornamental annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees

  • Knowledge of native vs exotic vs invasive species a must!

  • Excellent safety practices are a must!

SUPPORTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Clean and maintain tools and equipment
- Support existing annual and perennial beds throughout the gardens
- Install and care for new perennial gardens as well as renovate existing landscapes

COMPENSATION:
$22.00-28.00/hour (depending on experience) - 1099 Employment

SCHEDULE:
4-5 days per week are usually 6-8 hour days, with Friday afternoons and Sunday mornings required. Hours are subject to season, weather, and clients' needs. 

Viridiflora Garden Co., LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and multicultural team. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.