Sustain With Me Landscapes is a women-led ecological landscape company providing high-touch garden stewardship throughout the East Bay. We specialize in California native landscapes, edible gardens, sustainable maintenance, and regenerative land care.
We are looking for a skilled Garden Maintenance Technician with strong plant knowledge and attention to detail to help maintain beautiful, ecologically focused gardens for a small portfolio of high-quality clients.
This is not basic mow-and-blow landscaping. We provide proactive garden stewardship, seasonal care, irrigation observation, and thoughtful long-term maintenance.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain ecological, native, and edible gardens
- Perform detailed pruning, weeding, planting, mulching, and seasonal cleanup
- Monitor plant health and identify pest or irrigation issues
- Support seasonal vegetable planting and edible garden care
- Apply organic gardening practices and Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- Observe irrigation systems and report needed repairs or adjustments
- Maintain clean, organized, professional job sites
- Communicate clearly with team members and management
- Work quickly and efficiently to maximize work time.
Ideal Candidate
- Strong knowledge of California native and climate-appropriate plants
- Experience in garden maintenance, horticulture, or ecological landscaping
- Familiarity with organic gardening methods and IPM strategies
- Comfortable identifying common plant health and irrigation issues
- Detail-oriented and able to work independently
- Interested in long-term ecological garden care rather than basic maintenance work
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
Qualifications
- Landscape or garden maintenance experience required
- Valid CA driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred
- Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions
- Able to lift 50 lbs and perform physical garden work safely
- Comfortable using basic phone apps for scheduling and communication
About Our Maintenance Division
Our maintenance program focuses on:
- Ecological property stewardship
- Proactive seasonal management
- Native + edible garden care
- Long-term client relationships
- High-quality communication and service
We prioritize fewer, better-maintained properties over high-volume maintenance routes.
What We Offer
- $25–$30/hr DOE
- Flexible part-time schedule
- Supportive, respectful team culture
- Beautiful and meaningful projects
- Opportunity for growth as the maintenance division expands
- Ongoing learning in ecological landscape management
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- garden maintenance, horticulture, or ecological landscaping: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Berkeley, CA 94709 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
