Assistant Landscaper

Location: Beach Plum Farm

Reports to: Grounds Director

Employment Type: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm, March 1^st-December 31^st

Rate: $25/hr

Position Overview

The Assistant Landscaper supports the care, maintenance, and daily execution of all outdoor environments across the property. Working closely with the Grounds Director and broader farm team, this role helps ensure that landscapes, gardens, and guest-facing spaces remain healthy, productive, and visually aligned with the property’s aesthetic and hospitality goals.

This is a hands-on role rooted in consistency, attention to detail, and a strong connection to the land. The Assistant Landscaper plays a key part in maintaining the natural beauty and seasonal rhythm that define the Beach Plum Farm experience.

Core Areas of Responsibility

Land, Landscape & Grounds Support

• Assist in maintaining all landscaped areas, lawns, perennial beds, pathways, trees, and guest-facing outdoor spaces
• Execute daily maintenance tasks including planting, watering, weeding, mulching, pruning, and general upkeep
• Support irrigation efforts and monitor plant health under direction of the Grounds Director
• Assist with kitchen gardens, production fields, and greenhouse operations as needed
• Help maintain soil health through bed preparation, composting, and general upkeep

Property Readiness & Guest Experience

• Maintain outdoor spaces to ensure a welcoming and well-cared-for guest environment
• Support setup and breakdown for events, dinners, and farm programming as needed
• Identify and address maintenance needs before they impact guest experience

Equipment & Operational Support

• Operate landscaping equipment including mowers, trimmers, blowers, and hand tools
• Maintain tools and equipment in clean, safe working condition
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines

Job Competencies

• Urgency and Commitment to Task: Demonstrates dependability and follows through on daily responsibilities with consistency; takes ownership of assigned work and completes tasks efficiently.
• Communication Skills: Communicates clearly with supervisors and team members; asks questions when needed and responds well to direction and feedback.
• Creativity and Flexibility: Adapts to changing priorities, weather conditions, and seasonal needs; remains effective in a dynamic outdoor environment.
• Curiosity and Initiative: Shows willingness to learn and take on new tasks; proactively addresses small issues before they become larger problems.
• Precision and Managing Execution: Pays attention to detail in all aspects of landscape care; completes tasks thoroughly and maintains high standards.
• Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to support shared goals; contributes positively to team efforts and daily operations.
• Ability to work alone to complete tasks

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• 3-5 years experience in landscaping preferred
• Basic understanding of plant care and seasonal maintenance
• Must read, write, and understand the primary language used in the workplace
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Most work tasks are performed outdoors. Must be able to work in all outdoor temperatures
• The worker is subject to noise and vibration from equipment use
• The worker is subject to hazards including mechanical equipment, environmental exposure, and physical labor conditions
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for extended periods and move throughout the property efficiently
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, and stretch
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds regularly, infrequently lift 50 pounds
• Requires manual dexterity to operate tools and equipment

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.