Garden Maintenance Specialist
Location
Toronto, ON M6G 3B3
Full job description
Job Summary
Select Landscaping Construction is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented gardener to help maintain high-end residential landscapes. This hands-on role requires expertise in planting, pruning, and identifying plant health issues. The ideal candidate will maintain clean, refined garden beds, perform seasonal tasks with precision, and ensure all softscape elements remain healthy and presentable. Strong plant knowledge, including pests and diseases, and a commitment to weed-free, well-structured gardens are essential.
Duties
Maintain garden beds through routine weeding, edging, mulching, deadheading, and debris removal
Prune shrubs, perennials, and small trees as required, removing all deadwood and encouraging healthy growth
Identify and monitor signs of plant disease, nutrient deficiency, or pest infestation, and report concerns to management
Execute seasonal planting, including annuals, bulbs, perennials, and small trees, according to site-specific design and horticultural standards
Accurately identify common plant species and understand their care requirements, including water, light, and soil preferences
Perform lawn mowing and trimming where required, ensuring clean lines and uniform cuts
Follow seasonal maintenance schedules and adapt duties based on plant growth cycles and client needs
Use appropriate hand tools and light equipment safely and effectively on-site
Maintain cleanliness and organization of job sites, tools, and vehicles at all times
Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members to ensure site expectations are met
Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of experience in garden or landscape maintenance, horticulture, or a related field
Strong knowledge of plant identification, including common perennials, annuals, shrubs, and small trees
Familiarity with pruning techniques, deadheading, and general plant care best practices
Ability to identify common plant diseases, pests, and signs of stress, with appropriate follow-up actions
Proficient with hand tools and small landscaping equipment (e.g., pruners, trimmers, blowers)
Strong attention to detail and a personal standard for maintaining clean, weed-free, and well-structured garden beds
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to job sites
Formal horticultural training or certification is an asset (preferred)
If you take pride in your work, care deeply about plant health, and want to be part of a team that values precision and professionalism, we encourage you to apply. This role offers the opportunity to grow your horticultural skills while contributing to some of the most thoughtfully maintained landscapes in the city. We are looking for individuals who are reliable, detail-oriented, and ready to bring a high standard of care to every property they maintain.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00-$29.00 per hour
Additional pay:
Bonus pay
Retention bonus
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-07-19
Expected start date: 2025-08-07
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Toronto, ON M6G 3B3
Full job description
Job Summary
Select Landscaping Construction is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented gardener to help maintain high-end residential landscapes. This hands-on role requires expertise in planting, pruning, and identifying plant health issues. The ideal candidate will maintain clean, refined garden beds, perform seasonal tasks with precision, and ensure all softscape elements remain healthy and presentable. Strong plant knowledge, including pests and diseases, and a commitment to weed-free, well-structured gardens are essential.
Duties
Maintain garden beds through routine weeding, edging, mulching, deadheading, and debris removal
Prune shrubs, perennials, and small trees as required, removing all deadwood and encouraging healthy growth
Identify and monitor signs of plant disease, nutrient deficiency, or pest infestation, and report concerns to management
Execute seasonal planting, including annuals, bulbs, perennials, and small trees, according to site-specific design and horticultural standards
Accurately identify common plant species and understand their care requirements, including water, light, and soil preferences
Perform lawn mowing and trimming where required, ensuring clean lines and uniform cuts
Follow seasonal maintenance schedules and adapt duties based on plant growth cycles and client needs
Use appropriate hand tools and light equipment safely and effectively on-site
Maintain cleanliness and organization of job sites, tools, and vehicles at all times
Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members to ensure site expectations are met
Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of experience in garden or landscape maintenance, horticulture, or a related field
Strong knowledge of plant identification, including common perennials, annuals, shrubs, and small trees
Familiarity with pruning techniques, deadheading, and general plant care best practices
Ability to identify common plant diseases, pests, and signs of stress, with appropriate follow-up actions
Proficient with hand tools and small landscaping equipment (e.g., pruners, trimmers, blowers)
Strong attention to detail and a personal standard for maintaining clean, weed-free, and well-structured garden beds
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to job sites
Formal horticultural training or certification is an asset (preferred)
If you take pride in your work, care deeply about plant health, and want to be part of a team that values precision and professionalism, we encourage you to apply. This role offers the opportunity to grow your horticultural skills while contributing to some of the most thoughtfully maintained landscapes in the city. We are looking for individuals who are reliable, detail-oriented, and ready to bring a high standard of care to every property they maintain.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00-$29.00 per hour
Additional pay:
Bonus pay
Retention bonus
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-07-19
Expected start date: 2025-08-07