Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Description:
Landscape Pruner / GardenerFull-Time | Field-Based | Horticultural Artistry. Precision. Pride.WHAT WE DO
At N.E.W. Landscape & Lawn Care, we don’t just maintain properties—we curate living art. As a Landscaper Pruner / Gardener , you’ll lead the charge in elevating our premium properties through expert plant care, artistic pruning, soil health management, and stunning seasonal displays.
This is more than just “pulling weeds.” It’s about applying horticultural science and a keen aesthetic eye to transform landscapes. You’ll know your plants inside and out, diagnose issues before they spread, use your tools with precision, and leave every landscape thriving and beautiful. If you have a passion for working outdoors, pruning, and take immense pride in your craft—you’ll fit right in.
No experience? No problem—we’ll train you! What matters most is a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and the drive to follow instructions consistently while growing into a leadership role.
WHO WE ARE (OUR CORE VALUES)
- Do the Right Thing Always – We treat every landscape like it’s our own botanical masterpiece—no shortcuts, no excuses.
- Own Your Results – You are responsible for the health, vigor, and aesthetic beauty of the beds under your care.
- Leave It Better – Every bloom, every bed, every day.
- Keep Growing – Stay ahead of horticultural trends, plant pathology, and advanced pruning techniques.
- We Before Me – We collaborate, share botanical knowledge, and elevate each other as a team.
- Take Pride in the Work – We don’t "just trim"—we shape, nurture, and deliver pristine, structurally sound landscapes.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM
- Creative Autonomy – Opportunity to shape, enhance, and cultivate high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Professional Tools & Resources – Access to high-quality soil amendments, premium pruning tools, and organic care products.
- Continuing Education – We support your certifications, industry workshops, and ongoing professional horticultural growth.
- A Passionate Team – Work alongside professionals who genuinely care about plant health.
- Pride in the Results – Watch your landscapes thrive season after season because of your direct expertise.
WHO YOU ARE
- You enjoy working outside and have a strong work ethic.
- You have a deep understanding of learning and retaining what you learn.
- You have a keen eye for detail and what a well maintained landscape should look like.
- You are reliable, self-motivated, and energized by working outdoors in all seasons and leading other employees.
- You are physically capable of active, hands-on gardening work (kneeling, bending, lifting, and planting) all day.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOINGHorticultural Care & Fine Gardening
- Perform expert hand-pruning, deadheading, and structural shaping of perennials, ornamental shrubs, and small trees.
- Identify and diagnose plant health issues (pests, diseases, nutrient deficiencies) and implement integrated pest management (IPM) solutions.
- Manage weed control, soil conditioning, mulching, and specialized fertilization across custom garden beds.
Seasonal Curation
- Install and maintain seasonal color displays for pots, container gardens, and specialty plantings.
- Collaborate on minor landscape enhancements, plant selection, and bed redesigns to keep properties modern and healthy.
Leadership & Client Relations
- Serve as our resident plant expert, mentoring and sharing proper horticultural techniques with the wider maintenance team.
- Interact professionally with clients on-site, answering questions and offering expert advice on their gardens.
Tool Stewardship & Safety
- Maintain and respect high-quality gardening tools (hand pruners, soil knives, diagnostic tools).
- Follow all safety protocols, leaving every job site immaculate, clean, and hazard-free.
THIS JOB IS FOR YOU IF:
- You are obsessed with plants and love watching a landscape thrive under your care.
- You value precision, artistry, and scientific plant care over rushed maintenance.
- You enjoy sharing your knowledge and elevating the skills of those around you.
- You are dependable, proactive, and take immense pride in your craft.
- Work full time from March through November and part time during the winter months
THIS JOB IS NOT FOR YOU IF:
- You think "landscape pruning" just means running a gas-powered hedge trimmer over everything.
- You struggle to identify common plants, pests, or weeds.
- You cut corners or ignore the long-term health of the soil and plants.
- You prefer a desk job and aren't willing to work hands-on in variable weather conditions.
- Expecting full time hours during the winter months.
- Does not like snow removal
Are you ready to learn, work outdoors, and apply professional landscape techniques with an eye for quality?
Apply now – We’re growing and need passionate plantspeople who want to cultivate a beautiful career with us. Bring your work hardwork. Bring your pride. Let’s make every landscape shine—together.
Requirements:
MUST BE/HAVE:
- 18+ Years old
- Valid Driver's License with good driving record
- Good work ethic
- Ability to listen, retain & apply
- Ability to work on your feet for long periods of time
- Cautious of using handheld machinery
- Leadership qualities
Required to obtain within the first 3 months
- 3.0 Turf and Landscape License
Job Tags
Full time, Part time, Seasonal work