Garden bed Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job DescriptionBenefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Training & development
• Dental insurance

Build a career outdoors with Miller Creek Lawn & Landscape a 39-year industry leader and multiple Best of Houzz Design and Service award winner and Duluth's Best of the Best. If you love being part of a close-knit team, take pride in your work, and want to see beautiful projects come to life, join a company that invests in its people, provides paid training, and treats you like part of the team and family while offering real opportunities to grow.

We are seeking a Garden Maintenance Technician to care for and maintain residential and commercial garden beds. Youll help keep landscapes healthy, vibrant, and weed-free while working with a skilled team in some of Duluths most beautiful properties.

Qualifications:

• 12 years of experience in garden maintenance, landscaping, or related work

• Basic horticulture training or coursework (preferred)

• Knowledge of common plants, shrubs, and trees used in the Northland

• Ability to identify basic plant health issues (pests, disease, deficiencies)

• Comfort with physical outdoor work (bending, kneeling, lifting, standing)

• Willingness to work in varying weather conditions

• Strong work ethic and ability to follow instructions

Responsibilities: (These duties are not just limited to the below; they will also include any area where Miller Creek needs assistance.)


Garden Bed Care & Maintenance

• Remove and prevent weeds using best practices (hand-pulling, hoeing, mulching)
  
  
• Cultivate and amend soil to support healthy plant growth
  
  
• Prune and trim plants, shrubs, and small trees for health and aesthetics
  
  

Planting & Transplanting

• Install seasonal flowers, shrubs, and other plants
  
  
• Remove and replace dead or damaged plant material
  
  

Mulching & Edging

• Apply mulch to retain moisture and improve appearance
  
  
• Maintain clean, defined edges around garden beds
  
  

Pest & Disease Management

• Identify common pests and plant health issues
  
  
• Take appropriate action to protect plants
  
  

General Maintenance

• Keep garden beds free of debris and litter
  
  
• Monitor plant health and watering needs
  
  

Irrigation (Training Provided)

• Assist with installation and maintenance of irrigation systems
  
  
• Help troubleshoot and repair common irrigation issues
  
  
• Support system inspections and adjustments
  
  

Note: Duties may vary based on seasonal needs and company priorities.


This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working in nature and have a keen eye for creating and maintaining beautiful landscapes.


Job Type:

• Full-time, Seasonal
  
  
• 40 hours per week
  
  

Pay:

• $19 $23 per hour
  
  
• 30-day Apprenticeship Period
  
  

Schedule:

• MondayThursday (10-hour shifts)
  
  
• Potential Fridays
  
  
• Overtime available
  
  

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
  
  
• Flexible scheduling
  
  
• Easy-to-use time-off request system
  
  
• Referral bonus: $300 after 3 months
  
  
• Overtime: 1.5x pay after 40 hours/week
  
  
• Paid training
  
  
• Minnesota Sick & Safe Time (1 hour per 30 hours worked)
  
  
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match after 6 months
  
  
• Safety boot reimbursement
  
  

Requirements:

• Valid Drivers License (Required)
  
  
• Minnesota DOT Medical Card (Required)
  
  

Ready to grow with us?

Apply today and become part of a team that builds, maintains, and cares for some of Duluths most beautiful landscapes.