Job Title: Fine Gardener
Location: Boise, ID
Job Type: Full-Time
Hourly: $17 - $20 per hour (based on experience)
Company: FarWest Landscape and Garden
About Us: FarWest began in 1976 as a small, local business with a passion for exceptional outdoor spaces. Today, we’ve grown into a 7-acre garden center and a full-service landscape installation and maintenance company.
As a 100% employee-owned company, every team member has a stake in our success through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). We take pride in our community roots, our collaborative culture, and the skilled gardeners, managers, and designers who make up our team.
If you're passionate about gardening and looking for an opportunity to be part of a dynamic, community-focused team, FarWest is the place for you. Join us and help shape the beautiful landscapes of Boise.
Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Gardener to join our team. As a FarWest Fine Gardener, you will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the beauty of residential gardens through comprehensive plant care and other horticultural techniques. You will work alongside other gardeners, full-time, with the opportunity to grow and develop a rewarding career within the company.
Responsibilities:
- Perform comprehensive plant care, including watering, pruning, and nurturing a variety of plants, flowers, trees, and shrubs.
- Implement effective weed control strategies to maintain garden health and aesthetics.
- Remove debris from gardens and landscaped areas to keep them clean and attractive.
- Execute beautification projects, enhancing the visual appeal of residential gardens through thoughtful planting and maintenance.
- Identify and treat plant diseases and pests.
- Maintain and care for garden tools and equipment.
- Collaborate with other gardeners and the landscaping team to plan and execute garden projects.
- Provide clients with advice on plant care and garden maintenance.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Gardener or similar role.
- Knowledge of regional plants, flowers, and trees.
- Physical stamina and ability to perform manual labor outdoors.
- Strong attention to detail and aesthetic skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to work 50+ hours a week as the season requires.
- Valid drivers license
Benefits Immediately Available:
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for professional development
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) — you become an employee-owner from your first day
Benefits Available After One Season:
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
FarWest Landscape and Garden is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We look forward to hearing from you, and the opportunity to welcome you to the team!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
