Career Opportunity in Horticulture!
Are you passionate about plants?
We have an opportunity in horticulture for you.
As part of our team you will learn
– to identify plants
– the biology of gardening
– the art of pruning
– the principles of garden design
– the esthetics of boulder placement
– how to compose container planters
– time management
Fruits to Fronds LLC is a West Seattle-based landscaping company. We do residential garden design, installation, and maintenance. Our job sites range from Normandy Park to Greenlake, from Vashon Island to Mercer Island.
Responsibilities/Duties: The majority of our work is installing and maintaining residential gardens and occasionally construction landscaping. We address seasonal gardening needs on sites and perform regular activities such as weeding, planting, pruning, deadheading and mulching.
Gardener will be responsible for the safe and careful use of vehicles and power equipment.
Key Qualifications: Washington state Driver’s license with a clean record, ability to lift 25-50 lbs. Daily digital recordkeeping and good organizational skills. Strong communications skills. Ability to take directions, be detail oriented, work quickly, efficiently and independently.
Plus: Candidates with experience in irrigation.
Compensation: $18-22/hour, DOE.
Benefits are available after the successful completion of a 6 month training period.
There is an opportunity to advance in pay and responsibility following training.
PPE are provided. We follow all state guidelines for the landscape industry.