Landscape Gardener- Part Time Seasonal

RiverWoods Exeter•Exeter, NH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Landscape Gardener RiverWoods Exeter is currently hiring for a seasonal Gardener to join our Landscape Team! This is a Part Time seasonal position running from March through October 2026 working 24-32 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. RiverWoods Group: Northern New England’s Largest Family of CCRCs Three Communities, One Philosophy: Providing Community and Peace of Mind 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
3+ years of experience in the field
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

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

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