Vegetable Garden Maintenance – Team Member Position Available In Montgomery, Pennsylvania

Vegetable Garden Maintenance

• Team Member Backyard Eats Flourtown, PA 19031 To be considered for a position, please send your resume & a video answering these 4 questions to mike@backyard-eats.com (maximum 3 minutes long):
• What position are you interested in and why?
• What does “sharing the magic of homegrown food” mean to you?
• Please describe any relevant work experience you have.
• Where do you see yourself in five years?

Share the Magic of Homegrown Food Join our team of professionals creating a new industry in Philadelphia. We design, install, and maintain attractive and functional gardens that yield high-quality fruit & produce for our clients in their own backyards as well as schools and community organizations in the area. We are a fast paced & growing business looking for employees to help continue to build Backyard Eats. Our goal is to be a key driver in broadening the participation in the homegrown food movement for our employees, clients & communities. Our install crews build the gardens, and our maintenance team plants and maintains them. We call it full service food gardening, and it has allowed us to deliver successful gardening experiences and change lives for hundreds of clients in the Philadelphia area over the last 9 years. This position is an opportunity to work alongside skilled craftsmen, designers, horticulturalists, and professional staff and management to aid in building a custom, high end product for appreciative clientele. You will learn a lot about working in a small, growing business, with all its associated fun & challenges, as you help co-invent Backyard Eats. Employees that have worked out well at Backyard Eats are ones that are able to stick to the proven systems of our offerings and core values, while embracing change and co-creating improvements to our standards through a team and client centric approach Requirements 2 years experience combined in hospitality, gardening, farming and landscaping or similar experience Consistent heavy lifting Ability to work in all weather Valid drivers license Pay & Benefits $20-23/hour based on experience. Raises, advancement and bonuses available based on performance $150/person/month health insurance subsidy 401k with 4% employer match Accumulated time off (2 weeks year one, 3 weeks thereafter) Cell phone reimbursement

• $60/month (will use phone for work) Personal vehicle mileage reimbursement if needed (we have our own trucks) Employee run garden & food forest at our shop Quarterly community service, team building & off sight learning days Schedule This is a full-time, year round and all weather role.

Regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 hour work days. Overtime is available at certain times of year and weekend work is required a couple times of year. Position Summary As a Maintenance Team Member at Backyard Eats, you’ll be the heart and hands behind some of the region’s most successful homegrown gardens. This role blends hands-on gardening with meaningful client interaction, as you visit residential and community gardens weekly to ensure they stay productive, beautiful, and thriving. You’ll be responsible for key seasonal tasks including weeding, pruning, trellising, organic pest and disease control, harvesting, and coaching clients on how to get the most from their garden. This isn’t just upkeep—it’s mentorship, care, and the delivery of a deeply personal service that connects people to their food and land. You’ll gain real-world experience in garden design, horticulture, irrigation, project management, and client communication. Over time, you’ll develop the skills and confidence to manage your own route, make independent decisions in the field, and become a trusted expert to our clients. This position is perfect for someone who’s curious, observant, and eager to grow—in their craft, in their career, and in their understanding of what makes a garden truly come to life. Essential Duties & Responsibilities At Backyard Eats, no two days are exactly the same—and that’s what makes it exciting. As part of our Maintenance Team, you’ll have the chance to be outside, get your hands in the soil, and make a visible difference in the lives of our clients and communities. You’ll take pride in maintaining beautiful, productive gardens and providing friendly, knowledgeable support to our clients. Here’s what your work will look like: Every Day Provide hands-on care to edible gardens, including planting, harvesting, pruning, trellising, weeding, and pest management using organic methods. Start your day at our Flourtown shop and head to client sites using a company vehicle. Interact professionally and warmly with clients, while keeping our office team updated on your progress and observations. Every Week Join weekly team huddles to share updates, learn from each other, and stay connected to the broader Backyard Eats mission. Collaborate with the Office Manager to fine-tune your schedule and ensure timely, thoughtful communication with clients. Every Month Help keep company vehicles and tools in top shape by checking fluids, cleaning, and making minor fixes as needed. Meet with the Maintenance Lead for supportive performance check-ins, skill-building, and conversations about your personal and professional growth. Additionally, all employees contribute to general shop tasks and have opportunities to participate in seasonal planting, community service days, and team development activities. Core Values Our core values define the culture at Backyard Eats. They define how we behave as leaders and team members, and are a filter for how we make decisions. We keep the core values relevant by discussing them in weekly meetings, calling on our work and personal lives to demonstrate their importance, implementation, and impact. The core values are also baked into the expectations for each role at Backyard Eats. They also spell out the word ✨MAGIC✨ Make a lasting Impression Project our value Always be professional Engage deeply Exceed expectations Appreciate others and yourself Listen to hear, not to speak Appreciate your ability to effect change Respect everyone’s time Communicate and respect boundaries Get ahead of the problem Set proper expectations Make a plan Identify, discuss, and solve the problem Communicate proactively Inspire Openness Create an inclusive and accepting environment Seek out and absorb honest feedback Provide honest feedback thoughtfully Demonstrate extreme ownership C ontinually Evolve Actively seek personal growth Master your craft Embrace change Have an opportunistic mindset To be considered for a position, please send your resume & a video answering these 4 questions to mike@backyard-eats.com (maximum 3 minutes long):

• What position are you interested in and why?
• What does “sharing the magic of homegrown food” mean to you?
• Please describe any relevant work experience you have.
• Where do you see yourself in five years?

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$22.00

• $23.

00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Holidays Monday to Friday Overtime People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Ability to

Commute:

Flourtown, PA 19031 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Flourtown, PA 19031: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person