College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Horticulture

Gardening/Horticulture Crew Member

Hiring Organization: Lardner the Gardener, LLC
Employment type: Full-Time
Job Location: Troy Michigan
Application Due Date: March 29, 2024

Title: Gardening/Horticulture Crew Member

Organization: Lardner the Gardener, LLC

Application Due Date: March 29, 2024

Job Location: Troy Michigan

 

Job Description:

Join our team at Lardner the Gardener, LLC, a boutique gardening business located in Troy, MI. We specialize in comprehensive gardening services -- no lawn mowing, irrigation, or tree trimming here. As a woman-owned small business, we prioritize work/life balance and offer flexible scheduling. We are currently hiring gardeners, landscapers, and horticultural technicians for the 2024 season.

We are seeking passionate individuals who love gardening to fill multiple positions. This role entails 28-35 hours per week, subject to weather conditions, with compensation ranging from $17 to $23+ per hour, depending on skills and experience. Previous horticulture or outdoor work experience is required, and a willingness to learn is essential.

At Lardner the Gardener, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, and we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.

Responsibilities:

1. Install landscaping and gardens for both residential and commercial clients.
2. Perform routine garden maintenance tasks such as weeding, pruning, planting, and transplanting various flora; applying mulch, compost, and topsoil; and completing other gardening or landscaping duties as assigned.
3. Assist in the loading and unloading of tools and supplies for each job.
4. Communicate effectively and respectfully, upholding LTG's cultural standards.
5. Employ critical thinking and problem-solving skills while adhering to basic horticultural standards (e.g., weed identification, mulching techniques).

Required Abilities:

1. Strong commitment to environmental stewardship, supporting our efforts to combat climate change through organic and sustainable practices.
2. Basic understanding of ergonomic principles and ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including shrub removal, lifting heavy compost, topsoil, or mulch, and other strenuous activities.
3. While the capability to lift 50 pounds is preferred, it is important that all applicants be able to bend, twist, kneel, dig, work for extended periods, endure repetitive hand and arm motions, and handle delicate tasks such as planting small seedlings.
4. Possession of a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
5. Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends to accommodate weather-related delays.
6. Flexibility in scheduling and ability to work varying hours throughout the season

To apply, please visit www.bit.ly/LTGJobApplication . This will take you to a Google form which should take about 15 minutes to fill out. You can also visit our website at www.lardnerthegardener.com to learn more about the business or email emily@lardnerthegardener.com with any questions. 

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