Plant People Northwest is a small, sustainable landscaping company. Our service area includes North Seattle, Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, and Magnolia. We value a very high quality of work and client communication. We also value the job happiness and satisfaction of the crew!
We seek a seasoned horticulturist who is experienced in leading professional garden crews to join our team.
The right candidate will have proficiency in all aspects of garden care: correct pruning, mulching, and planting techniques, western Washington weed and plant identification, and more. We seek someone with a depth of horticultural knowledge that surpasses the typical “mow and blow” landscaping operation. This is a year-round position. We will work with the right person to train them in our standards and systems before placing them in leadership.
You will:
- Manage the workflow and quality of work on job sites
- Ensure that safety standards are being followed at all times
- Train and mentor crew members for skill development and future leadership roles
- Communicate daily with clients, managers, and crew
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years in professional landscaping with a horticulture-focused company
- Experience leading others on a professional garden crew
- Excellent plant ID and pruning skills
- Strong communication, teamwork, recordkeeping, and organizational skills
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs and enjoy working outdoors in all weather
- Have a valid WA driver's license and a clean driving record
- Have a reliable vehicle for transportation to job sites, and a smartphone for accessing our calendar and other tools.
Benefits include:
- Sick time/ PTO
- Yearly uniform stipend
- Support for continuing education
- 6 paid holidays
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance after 90 days
Please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Thank you!