Gardener needed for a private estate in Beverly Hills, CA! (Starting Salary: $30/hour + full-benefits)!

Job Responsibilities

The Landscape Maintenance Gardener is responsible for the installation and care of the plants and trees in the garden.  Working independently and as part of a team, the individual will be expected to utilize the resources given to create an environment for the enjoyment of all clients and guests on the property.

Duties:

• Plant and maintain ornamental trees, shrubs, flowers, and lawns and apply fertilizers, pesticides, and other treatments
• Mow, weed, trim, cut, water, rake, power wash and maintain all outdoor areas
• Safely and effectively operate power equipment including, power mowers, edgers, string trimmers, chainsaws, and rototillers
• Assist with minor pest management
• Responsible for maintaining and cleaning all outdoor areas
• Be a part of a landscape crew reporting to the Landscape Manager

Job Qualifications:

• US Work Authorization required
• Previous related landscape and gardening work experience required
• High school or GED preferred
• Transportation to work and the ability to be on time
• Bilingual in English & Spanish preferred

Physical Demands:

A qualified Landscape Maintenance Gardener must have the:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to use hand tools: brooms, rakes, shovels, saws, loppers, trimmers, backpack sprayers, and other hand tools; Motorized equipment: walk behind power mowers, edgers, string trimmers, leaf blowers, power trimmers, chain saws, rototillers, power augers, sod cutter, walk behind trencher, motorized herbicide sprayer, and other power tools.
• Ability to stand, crawl, walk and stoop; push and pull objects up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors, in wet weather and in fluctuating and extreme temperatures.  Ability to work in noisy and dusty conditions.
• Ability to use hand trucks, dollies, wheelbarrows, carts, etc.

• This is a regular, non-exempt, 40 hour per week position. Periodic overtime required depending on property needs
• A reference check will be required for this position.
• Salary: Commensurate with Experience