Fine Gardening Crew Leader

Work With The Best

We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a “family of family companies” across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one of our many company locations nationwide. Learn from the top experts in the field and work on some of the country’s largest and most complex landscape projects. Take advantage of opportunities to share and exchange best practices across our network. The opportunities are endless.

Planted Earth is a distinguished Residential Landscape Contracting and Maintenance company, renowned for working with the region's most talented Landscape Architects. We install and maintain premier landscapes across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C.

Our vision of "Doing Things Better" encompasses superior customer service, exceptional plant material, industry-leading partners, and most importantly, a steadfast commitment to nurturing client relationships.

Visit us at https://plantedearthlandscaping.com/ to learn more about us and see our portfolio of properties!

We are currently seeking an Estate Gardening Crew Leader who is passionate about gardening and maintenance, healthy & vibrant plants and the beautiful outdoors, and is committed to professional growth and improvement. You will manage a diverse range of gardens, from cozy courtyard plantings and detailed estate gardens to terrace planters and green roofs. Your role will be integral in maintaining effective communication with our clientele who share a passion for plants and gardens.

You should be comfortable with driving a large pick-up truck to jobs, climbing a ladder up to 10 feet, lifting up to 50 lbs., and spending much of the day on the road or at client sites.

Applicants should be passionate about plants and the outdoors, actively seeking knowledge, and conducts themself in a professional manner. We seek candidates who are interested in joining a company with a growth mindset. Together we will build a career path that is aimed at achieving your career goals, guiding you along the way.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain perennials and annuals in residential gardens

Perform pruning and shaping of shrubs, push mower, landscaping duties

Conduct Boxwood care and hedging

Ensure overall health and growth of the plants

Communicate effectively with clients, managers and team members, and escalate issues that require additional attention

Prompt/Timely response to all messages from Team and Clients, including email, text and phone

Tracking time and material for crew members and jobsites, with occasional computer work

Qualifications

At least 2-3 years of landscaping experience

Knowledge in sound horticultural practices, pest ID, and proper pruning techniques

Experience with lawn maintenance equipment including blowers, weed wacker, backpack sprayer, telescoping pruners, auger, push mower, hand tools

Strong time management and demonstrated project management skills

Clear communication skills and ability to deal directly with high-end clients

Professionalism and attention to detail

Solid computer skills

Passion for the outdoors and horticulture

Current MD driver’s license and reliable transportation

Ability to work in all weather conditions

Physical ability to bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Vacation Days

Bonus Incentive

Health, dental, vision and drug insurance

401K with company match and training in horticultural skills

Uniforms and safety gear provided

Abundant opportunities for growth & advancement

Pay Transparency

Mariani Enterprises LLC is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees with an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Mariani Enterprises LLC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.

Position Range:

$25/HR - $32/HR

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Mariani Enterprises, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.