Job Title: Entry Level Gardener/Landscaper
Hours: 8am-5pm (40hrs/week with possible OT)
Compensation: $16 - $19/hr., DOE.
Salary option after four months employment and 401K benefits after one-year employment.
Reports To: Immediate site supervisor
Company Overview
Sempervirens Gardening is fully licensed and insured. Our California State License number is
1053955 and can be verified at http://www.cslb.ca.gov. Our mission is to provide the best results
installing, refurbishing, and maintaining gardens and landscapes with great customer service and
employee satisfaction. Our core values are commitment, honesty, and dependability, which fuel
our philosophy to over deliver and surpass work expectations. Our philosophy is driven by safety,
empathy, and outstanding leadership that our employees, interns, and volunteers embody. The
work that we do is very demanding and fast paced and requires commitment to learn, observe, and
employ different effective techniques. Our growth mindset provides a solid foundation to train,
guide, lead, and moreover, encourages all of our staff members to give their best at any job they
do. Our work is throughout Humboldt and neighboring counties. We strive to foster the goals of
equal opportunity and believe every individual should be treated with respect. We are committed
in creating a safe working environment, free of harassment, discrimination and unfair treatment.
Therefore, we will conduct drug tests in the event there is a clear and present physical danger to
the employee, other employees or members of the general public, and/or reasonable grounds or
suspicion exists. Additional information about Sempervirens Gardening can be found at
https://www.sempervirensgardening.com.
Position Summary
With direct supervision of immediate supervisor or manager, the applicant is expected to perform the
following duties with all safety precautions, accuracy, in a timely manner, and is responsible for
following directions. Complete general maintenance of the gardens, landscapes, lawns, and installations
at numerous properties Sempervirens Gardening acquires.
Duties and Responsibilities
This outline provides a comprehensive, but not limited to, list of tasks and duties for the Entry Level
Gardener/Landscaper position.
Able to stand for extended periods, bend, squat and lift or pull up to 50 pounds
Perform the following tasks: cultivate, dig, and fork mulch and/or soil, water, rake, weed, edge,
prune, bed preparation, plant, basic maintenance such as: cut grass, prune plants & clean up
Operate mowers, trimmers, and leaf blowers; may operate heavier equipment once trained
Report equipment malfunctions to management when noticed
Ensure all equipment and machinery is stored securely, with care, and clean after use
Return tools to their designated area, and maintain tools and storage space clean and tidy
Keep pedestrian areas free of hazards
Participate in required trainings and meetings
Other duties as assigned
In order to operate power equipment, the applicant must show both proficiency and safety
operation practices.
Jobs may require the following personal equipment; sharp hand pruners, knee pads, safety glasses,
leather and nitrile coated gloves. The applicant is responsible for providing such personal equipment.
Sempervirens Gardening can supply the personal equipment for the following fees: sharp hand pruners
($80), knee pads ($25), safety glasses ($5), leather gloves ($20); nitrile coated gloves ($5). If the
applicant fails to comply, the company may lend the equipment for a deposit of the above price per item.
The deposit covers lost, stolen or broken equipment if that is the case.
Minimum Qualifications
Be self-motivated, enthusiastic, fit and capable of heavy work. Be ready to work in all weather
conditions, with some experience with power tools. Have a friendly personality with great interpersonal
skills. Lastly, be knowledgeable of plants, be organized and able to follow and adapt to the schedule, as
well as follow oral and written instruction as directed.
Preferred Qualifications
High School or equivalent diploma, driver’s license and a clean driving record. One-two years’
experience. Have a sound knowledge in use of horticultural and landscape maintenance machinery is an
added advantage.
Application Procedure
To apply for this position please submit your resume.
Any inquiries about this recruitment can be directed to our email or
contact our office at (707)362-5727.