Landscape Gardener- Part Time Seasonal

Overview:

Landscape Gardener

RiverWoods Exeter is currently hiring for seasonal Gardeners to join our Landscape Team! This is a Part Time seasonal position running from now through September working 20 hours a week

RiverWoods Exeter sits on a 200-plus acre campus and is home to the RiverWoods Exeter Arboretum with over 220 different species of trees and fantastic trails and gardens.

The Landscape Gardener is responsible for assisting in the design, upkeep, and general maintenance of fine gardening and plant scape beds and areas.

We are looking for team members who will bring their best selves and specialty skills to our organization. Along with a “can do” attitude, we anticipate you being able to pivot and fill whatever role is needed to create a safe and caring environment for our residents and fellow teammates.

Benefits:

Wellness Programs

Earned Wage Benefit Program, Work Today and Get Paid Tomorrow!

On-site fitness opportunities

Employee meal program Responsibilities:

Ability to work unsupervised, either alone or with others, and make responsible decisions when needed

Ability to communicate effectively and keep a variety of tasks organized and delivered on-time

Ability to use basic hand tools and small power tools as needed

Ability to perform basic and advanced gardening skills including:

Identifying plants

Weeding garden beds

Removing spent flowers and foliage from perennials, annuals & bulbs

Dividing spring, summer, and fall-blooming perennials as necessary

Pruning dead, diseased or damaged vegetation

Planting new plants and bulbs

Removing diseased plants if necessary

Removing insects, manually

Cutting back dead perennial vegetation

Clearing away leaves and other debris from garden beds

Watering as necessary

Shoveling, moving and applying mulch, compost, and loam as necessary

Defining and redefining garden bed edges

Ability to complete uncomplicated work orders independently

Experience with relevant computer programs and electronic devices Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

3+ years of experience in the field

Valid driver’s license

Training and/or industry certification(s) in landscaping or horticulture is preferred

For assistance with your application call or email directly.

RiverWoods Group: Northern New England’s Largest Family of CCRCs

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Since 1994, every day we honor our founding premise: we are here to make things better. Everyone who works here, who serves on our board, who comes to live at one of our communities is connected to this concept. We are about making things better for people, every day. We believe that growing older should enhance, not diminish, the opportunity for a productive and rewarding life.

If you’re looking for work that has meaning, purpose, and a future – then RiverWoods is for you.