Landscaping jobs in Mendham, NJ

GARDEN SERVICE LEAD GARDENER

Join Our Team at BTS Landscaping – Where Quality Work Meets a Positive, Family-Oriented Culture!

At BTS Landscaping, we believe in fostering a supportive, team-driven work environment where you can take pride in the quality of your work. We are an award-winning, Unilock-certified company. We offer benefits including paid holidays available after 3 months of employment, full-time hours, overtime opportunities, and access to top-tier equipment. 

Position: Garden Service Lead Gardener
Position Type: Full-Time, seasonal (May-October)
Schedule: Monday through Friday, some Saturdays possible during peak season.
Typical Start Time: 7:30 AM
Hourly Rate: $21-23/hour with overtime available

We are seeking a passionate experienced lead gardener to join our garden maintenance team. The position requires a good working knowledge of plant ID, garden maintenance procedures, understanding of current planting practice, proper pruning techniques and ability to lead a team. If you’re a dedicated, hardworking individual with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic, we’d love to hear from you! Must be 18 years or older to apply. 

Why Choose BTS Landscaping?
We’re a well-established company with 30 years of success, offering a supportive atmosphere where work-life balance is valued. Safety is our top priority, and we take pride in ensuring our team feels cared for and comfortable in their daily tasks.

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead Crew – Manage a garden crew of 2 or more crew members.

  • Driving – Must have a valid drivers license and be able to safely operate a mason dump truck.

  • Garden Maintenance – 

    • You will demonstrate your high landscaping standards, attention to detail, and landscape knowledge with routine weekly property maintenance including weeding and pruning.

    • Oversee the maintenance and development of gardens and landscapes, ensuring optimal growth and health of plants.

  • Collaborate with Horticulture Manager – Work closely with Horticulture Manager to meet client expectations of routine service visits. Maintain and report on records including time and material from all jobs.

  • Stay Fit Outdoors – Build strength while working outdoors and lifting up to 50 pounds regularly. Handle heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling of various gardening/landscaping equipment and materials. Work outside in all types of weather.

  • Professionalism – Maintain punctuality, a neat appearance, and positive communication with customers.

  • Logistics Support – Prepare, load, and unload trucks for daily tasks, maintaining the cleanliness of trucks and equipment. Keep landscaping tools, equipment, and materials organized.

  • Safety – Attend safety training and staff meetings as required, ensuring a secure and efficient work environment.

What We Offer:

  • Paid holidays after 3 months of employment.

  • Opportunity for overtime and additional hours in the winter for snow removal.

  • A company culture focused on safety, inclusivity, and work-life balance.

  • Opportunities for education, training, and industry-related certifications and licensing.

  • Referral program.

  • Annual company picnic to celebrate our hard work.

Qualifications:

  • Experience – 3+ years gardening experience, including planting, pruning, and weeding, is preferred. Experience in leadership positions is a plus. 

  • Plant Knowledge – Plant identification skills are advantageous.

  • Team Player – Ability to work harmoniously as the lead of a team. 

  • Positive Attitude – Good customer service skills and willingness to work long hours during the busy season.

  • Physical Strength – Capability to safely perform heavy lifting and carry up to 50 pounds.

  • Valid driver’s license is required. 

  • US work authorization is required.

Take the next step in your career with a company that values its team and provides opportunities for growth. If you share a genuine passion for gardening and horticulture apply today for an exciting opportunity to contribute to the beauty of our clients' prestigious properties!

 

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