Estate Gardener-Traverse City

Hiring Organization: Traverse City, MI Estate
Employment type: Full-Time
Job Location: Traverse City, MI
Application Due Date: February 29, 2024

Estate gardener, Traverse City, Michigan

Part-time, seasonal: April through November: 15 - 30 hours/wk

Flexible hours: generally between 8 am - 5 pm weekdays. Occasional special events or storms may require work outside that time-frame.

Compensation: $25 - $35/hour depending on experience.

Application deadline: February 29, 2024.

The landscape was planted in 2013 and includes shoreline, perennial beds, mature trees, boxwood hedges and other shrubs, as well as containers of annuals. The majority of the space is planted in a formal style though the property also includes areas of informal planting. The garden includes both native and exotic plants.

The gardener works with the property manager and housekeeper to maintain the grounds and indoor plants.

General Du6es

Perform general garden duties using organic Landcare practices to care for the trees, shrubs, perennials and houseplants, assuring quality of aesthetics and plant health.

Examples of general garden duties involved: Weeding, Deadheading, fertilizing, staking, planting, mulching, fall leaf clean-up, selective depth pruning and assisting with hedge
Renovate garden areas as needed
Safely and effectively operate small machinery ( trimmers, blowers)
Purchase materials and supplies for the garden in coordination with property manager
Collaborate with property manager to control nuisance animals
Keep tool shed duty tools clean and in good Keep accurate log of daily work.

Qualiﬁca6ons

Minimum 3 years experience with formal garden maintenance
Familiar with basic mechanical and hand tools typically used in landscape
Able to identify weeds and ornamental plants (both native and exotic)
Familiar with the soils, climate and plant pests and diseases of the Traverse City, MI
IPM and organic horticultural skills are highly
Clean background and driving record
Excellent stamina and strength. This is a physically demanding job requiring exposure to a variety of weather
Good written and oral communication skills
Reliable, hardworking, self-motivated and able to work well alone and with
Floral design and landscape design skills desirable, but not

This is an excellent opportunity for a competent gardener who appreciates long-term dedication and commitment to the landscape and the employer.