Skilled Fine Gardener - Full-time

Fine Garden Maintenance & Ecological Care

Position Summary
The Fine Gardener is a skilled, hands-on gardener responsible for maintaining the health, beauty, and ecological integrity of JGDesign gardens throughout the growing season. This role focuses on detailed garden care, plant health, and consistent execution of JGD standards under the guidance of a Lead Gardener.

A particular interest or background in annual garden and container design is a plus, as JGDesign creates custom annual gardens for clients throughout the season.

The Fine Gardener works within established systems, learning how to care for gardens thoughtfully, efficiently, and ecologically—supporting long-term plant success.


What Success Looks Like
A successful Fine Gardener:

  • Produces consistently high-quality garden outcomes

  • Understands why tasks are done—not just how

  • Works safely, efficiently, and with attention to detail

  • Supports ecological land care practices in daily work

  • Uses JGD systems to document work, time, and observations

  • Is reliable, coachable, and growing in skill and confidence

  • Shows curiosity or growing skill in annual plant selection and container design, contributing to JGD's custom seasonal garden work


Core Responsibilities
Garden Production & Maintenance     
Maintain annual, perennial, vegetable, and mixed planting beds for assigned clients.

Perform and develop skilled horticultural tasks—including planting, weeding, deadheading, pruning, staking, soil care, cleanups, and mulch application—with training provided across all areas.

Ecological Gardening Approach
Through JGD's training program, Fine Gardeners develop ecological land care practices—including soil stewardship, mindful pruning, and supporting pollinator habitat—with a focus on long-term garden resilience over conventional aesthetics and approaches.

 Required Skills & Experience

  • Minimum 1 year professional green industry experience

  • Foundational horticultural skills, including planting and garden maintenance

  • Familiarity with annual plant selection and garden design, container design using annuals, or a strong desire to learn JGD's process for creating custom annual gardens

  • Ability to learn plant identification relevant to JGD gardens

  • Strong attention to detail and pride in quality work

  • Ability to follow systems, standards, and safety procedures

  • Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions

  • Physically capable of lifting, bending, kneeling, and navigating uneven terrain

 
Tools, Technology & Learning

  • Willingness to learn company technology for time tracking and job documentation

  • Comfortable using basic mobile apps and digital tools for daily work

  • Open to training and ongoing skill development

Licensing & Requirements

  • Valid Massachusetts Driver's License

  • DOT certification required; (JGD will assist)

  • Background check required

  • First Aid / CPR required (training provided by JGD)

Benefits:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off (vacation days, paid holidays, and sick time)

  • Professional development support

  • Retirement plan with company match


Schedule

  • Monday to Friday

  • 8-hour shifts

  • Overtime as needed

This is an in-person position and is not remote.