Gardener

The Garden Continuum • Medfield, MA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about landscapes, plants, and the outdoors? The Garden Continuum is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our field production team! Our unique Life-Scape method blends artistry and environmental consciousness to create stunning, regenerative landscapes. We are currently seeking a Landscape Crew Member who appreciates being outside and working with soils, plants, and hardscape materials. Our crews participate in regenerative landscape practices, including soil development, plantings of all scales, installation of hardscape features, and caring for landscapes over time. Why Join Us? The TGC field production team is staffed with seasoned veterans of the industry and newly minted gardeners. We’re a multi-generational team of dedicated individuals who love the outdoors and enjoy working with our hands to create and maintain beautiful places for our clients. We are committed to high standards of quality and, above all, care about the relationships we form with our clients and coworkers. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work on both the Fine Gardening and Project Installation teams, offering a variety of maintenance-level work. If you’re ready to join a team of professionals serious about doing exceptional work and willing to roll up your sleeves and build new skills, this is the place for you. What We Offer: Competitive Salary: We pride ourselves on offering well-thought-out compensation packages. Excellent Benefits: With many plans to choose from for health, dental, and vision insurance, we’ve got you covered. We even offer one plan for individuals that is totally free to you! Yes, you read that right! Plus, we offer life & disability insurance, a 401k retirement savings plan with company match, an Employee Assistance Program, and FSA & HSA options. Grow with Us: We'll help you advance your career with training, career development, and opportunities to get more certifications. Balanced Career: Our “work hard, play hard” mentality at TGC ensures that work will not invade or interfere with your personal life. Paid Time Off (PTO): Enjoy paid holidays, paid time off, and paid sick time. Perks: We offer a uniform, uniform & tool reimbursement, a cell phone stipend for managers, cash incentives for employee referrals, and exclusive member discounts through our healthcare plan. Company Culture: Our passionate team loves getting together for company events and celebrating our successes. We foster a supportive, fun, growth-minded environment that values creativity and innovation. Regular Reviews: We'll check in on your performance during your initial 90-180 days, and you can earn more as you show us what you can do.

Requirements

• Crew members come with at least one year of professional landscape maintenance experience.
• Ability to perform physical work for the majority of each day.
• Interest in regenerative practices, garden development, and care that goes beyond the status quo.
• Deep appreciation for outdoor environments created and maintained through efforts of landscape construction.
• Consistent and dependable attendance record.
• Willingness to work scheduled hours, including overtime, and in diverse weather conditions.
• Willingness to work within a diverse and multi-generational team.
• Willingness to learn and comply with best industry practices and unique regenerative practices developed for the Life-Scape Method.
• Willingness to obtain further certifications & licensure as needed.
• Ability to work with equipment and tools in the field under many conditions.
• Ability to use office equipment, including computers, phones, and printers if needed.
• Capability to repetitively lift and carry loads (25-50lbs) on a job site and perform tasks that may require standing, walking, and occasional bending or kneeling.
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions and site terrain.
• All candidates must be willing to undergo background and reference checks, compliant with state and federal law, after accepting employment with The Garden Continuum. The results of such checks may impact the final job offer.

Responsibilities

• Landscape Maintenance: Perform tasks such as edging garden beds, spreading mulch, planting perennials and annuals, shrubs, and trees, and ensuring overall health and aesthetics in the landscape.
• Seasonal Cleanups: Execute seasonal maintenance, including leaf and debris removal, to keep landscapes clean and visually appealing year-round.
• Adherence to Standards: Follow industry best practices and implement The Garden Continuum (TGC) Life-Scape Method in all maintenance and design work.
• Core Values & Professionalism: Embody TGC’s core values—Nature, People, Systems, Education, and Fun—while representing the company with integrity and professionalism.
• Safety & Organization: Maintain a clean, safe, and organized job site, adhering to company safety policies and using required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Equipment Maintenance: Conduct daily preventative maintenance on tools and equipment, including inspections, cleaning, lubrication, and reporting any issues to team leaders.
• Physical Labor & Equipment Use: Perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and standing for long periods, while operating powered equipment such as trimmers, edgers, and blowers.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Work effectively with fine gardening teams to meet TGC standards and ensure timely and efficient project completion.
• Ongoing Learning: Continuously improve knowledge of horticultural practices, plant care, and landscape management to enhance skills and professional growth.
• Site Cleanliness: Maintain cleanliness and organization of trucks, trailers, equipment, job sites, and shop/yard areas to support efficient operations.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Excellent Benefits: With many plans to choose from for health, dental, and vision insurance, we’ve got you covered. We even offer one plan for individuals that is totally free to you! Yes, you read that right! Plus, we offer life & disability insurance, a 401k retirement savings plan with company match, an Employee Assistance Program, and FSA & HSA options.
• Grow with Us: We'll help you advance your career with training, career development, and opportunities to get more certifications.
• Balanced Career: Our “work hard, play hard” mentality at TGC ensures that work will not invade or interfere with your personal life.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Enjoy paid holidays, paid time off, and paid sick time.
• Perks: We offer a uniform, uniform & tool reimbursement, a cell phone stipend for managers, cash incentives for employee referrals, and exclusive member discounts through our healthcare plan.
• Company Culture: Our passionate team loves getting together for company events and celebrating our successes. We foster a supportive, fun, growth-minded environment that values creativity and innovation.
• Regular Reviews: We'll check in on your performance during your initial 90-180 days, and you can earn more as you show us what you can do.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed