Gardener Job at Fine Gardening, Columbia, SC

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  • Fine Gardening
  • Columbia, SC

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Work directly with the owner and team manager, as well as independently, in completing creative landscaping projects.
  • Conduct property "walk throughs", assess garden conditions.
  • Identify maintenance needs (weeding, watering, cleanup).
  • Document with photos for planning.
  • Ability (or willingness to learn how) to drive a truck with an enclosed trailer.
  • Assist with tool/plant transportation, especially for large estates.
  • Help with nursery care and organization.
  • Perform tasks such as weeding, digging, lifting, planting, and hand pruning.
  • Aid in job site setup/cleanup.
  • Maintain clean work environments.
  • Communicate effectively with the team about observations.
  • Communicate with customers in a friendly and professional manner.

Requirements:

  • Knowledge of Plant Care – Ability to identify plants and provide proper care (watering, pruning, fertilizing, etc.).
  • Experience with Outdoor Equipment – Familiarity with using tools such as spades, handsaws, pruners, shears, and gas-or battery-powered blowers.
  • Physical Stamina – Ability to work in various weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks like lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
  • Attention to Detail – Careful attention to plant health, garden aesthetics, and maintenance of tools and equipment.
  • Strong Communication Skills – Ability to follow instructions, communicate effectively with supervisors or team members, and possibly interact with customers.
  • Basic Landscaping Skills – Knowledge of soil types, mulching, planting techniques, and garden design are preferred.
  • Time Management – Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively while performing garden duties.
  • Safety Awareness – Knowledge of safety protocols for using gardening tools and equipment, and working in outdoor environments.
  • Willingness to Learn – Eagerness to gain knowledge about new plant species, tools, or gardening techniques as needed.
  • Dependability and Reliability – Punctuality, commitment to showing up for work consistently, and being prepared for the work day.
  • Transportation/Documents – Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.

Your Personal Qualities:

  • A creative mindset that can offer fresh ideas and innovative solutions.
  • Personal integrity, credibility, and accountability.
  • An ease with working as part of a team.
  • Flexibility and positivity.
  • Commitment to self development.
  • Good team work ethic.
Company Description

Who We Are:

Fine Gardening is a boutique residential and small commercial landscaping company. We are looking for a hard working, details oriented gardener who loves plants and doesn't mind getting dirty. For twenty seven years we have specialized in sustainable and precise landscaping, using annuals, perennials, organic fertilizer, and container gardening to create a seasonal and custom landscape for our clients.

The ideal gardener will work in an intimate team environment, supporting the team in creating and completing unique landscaping projects.

At Fine Gardening we take pride in our core values and are dedicated to demonstrating them in our daily work. Those values are as follows:

Teamwork - We achieve together what we cannot do alone.
Trust - We are confident in each other's integrity, strength, and ability.
Creativity - We embrace the spirit of innovation to find a better way.
Excellence - We expect and deliver a superior experience that exceeds expectations.
*This position will start as part-time, with the potential to transition to full-time based on performance and business needs.*

Company Description

Who We Are:\r\n\r\nFine Gardening is a boutique residential and small commercial landscaping company. We are looking for a hard working, details oriented gardener who loves plants and doesn't mind getting dirty. For twenty seven years we have specialized in sustainable and precise landscaping, using annuals, perennials, organic fertilizer, and container gardening to create a seasonal and custom landscape for our clients.\r\n\r\nThe ideal gardener will work in an intimate team environment, supporting the team in creating and completing unique landscaping projects.\r\n\r\nAt Fine Gardening we take pride in our core values and are dedicated to demonstrating them in our daily work. Those values are as follows:\r\n\r\nTeamwork - We achieve together what we cannot do alone.\r\nTrust - We are confident in each other's integrity, strength, and ability.\r\nCreativity - We embrace the spirit of innovation to find a better way.\r\nExcellence - We expect and deliver a superior experience that exceeds expectations.\r\n*This position will start as part-time, with the potential to transition to full-time based on performance and business needs.*

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Seasonal work, Outdoor,

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