Gardener (Port Perry)

Company Profile Summerlong Gardens is a landscape maintenance and design company operating throughout North Durham. Summerlong prides itself on thoughtful care and creation of gardens that are both beautiful and ecologically functional. Position Summary: Summerlong’s gardeners are nature-lovers and customer service all stars. We work hard to support thriving plant communities and wow our clients with the living beauty of their gardens. On a typical day you will meet us at our garden shed or a client’s property. You will weed, deadhead, assess plant health, rake, fertilize, edge beds, water, divide, plant, mulch, top dress and field client questions. Each day is a little different while we consistently offer excellent garden work for our clients. It is key to note that this is a physically demanding job that requires lifting, crouching, bending and full days spent outdoors. Responsibilities: - Maintain perennial gardens using hand tools, natural pest management and organic fertilizers. - Report on work accomplished and materials used during each property visit. - Prepare yard waste for delivery to a waste management facility. - Drive independently from location to location. - Provide high quality service by fulfilling Summerlong’s standards of garden and client care. - Work in a team on garden installations and larger maintenance projects. - Maintain good working condition of all gardening tools and supplies. You are: - Motivated to work independently. - Appreciate clear direction. - Prideful to accomplish a task list and a job-well done. - Passionate about supporting plants and the environment. - Dependable and punctual. - A confident driver with a clean record and a G2 license. - Happy to contribute to a hardworking and respectful team. - Driven by physical work and days spent outdoors. - Inspired to provide excellent client care. - A morning person! You have: - Some gardening experience and/or formal horticulture training. - Customer service experience. - Experience with physically demanding work. - Basic English language skills. We’d love to hear from you! This includes folks of all identities. Summerlong’s leader is anti-racist and anti-homophobic and is actively engaged in meaningful personal, community and workplace inclusivity. To Apply: Please submit all resumes with the subject line ‘Job Application: Your Name’ to Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal Contract length: 7 months Pay: From $18.00 per hour Benefits: - Casual dress - Flexible schedule Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pjhfo