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Fine garden maintenance and seasonal garden care Identifying a wide range of ornamental trees, shrubs, and perennials Pruning ornamental trees and shrubs for structure, health, clearance, natural form, and visual balance Performing detailed hand pruning and advanced shrub renovation Garden renovations, planting projects, and landscape enhancements Weeding, edging, mulching, watering, and other detailed maintenance tasks Working collaboratively with teammates to complete high-quality work Communicating clearly about site conditions, recommendations, and client needs This is a great fit for someone who enjoys working outdoors, understands that excellent pruning requires both technical knowledge and artistic judgment, and takes satisfaction in creating gardens that look beautiful and remain healthy over time. What It's Like to Work Here At Merrifield Garden and Design, we take pride in building a positive, professional, and forward-thinking company culture.

Team members can expect:

Side-by-side training and teamwork with experienced staff Exposure to professionals with backgrounds in landscape design, horticulture, landscape management, and organic land management Regular staff appreciation events Clear and up-to-date communication Career growth and advancement opportunities A healthy work/life balance A strong focus on quality control, customer service, and safety A smoke-free and drug-free workplace Ideal Qualifications At least five years of professional gardening, horticulture, or landscape maintenance experience Strong tree and shrub identification skills Proven ability to prune ornamental trees and shrubs with care and confidence Good understanding of pruning for structure, health, aesthetics, and plant longevity Strong attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team Physical ability to perform outdoor work throughout the season To apply, please send a current resume and a cover letter or message sharing your specific interest in this role and your experience with ornamental tree and shrub pruning. Benefits Dental insurance Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan

Pay:

$26.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) DOT Medical Card or Ability to Obtain One (Required) Ability to

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Wayland, MA 01778 (Required)

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