Head Vegetable Gardener

Total Concepts
Colts Neck, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 6/22/2023 CLOSED ON 1/8/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Vegetable Gardener position at Total Concepts?

About us

Total Concepts is a landscaping business in Colts Neck, NJ. We are 37 years in business and growing, looking for great new people to join our team. Earlier this year, we started an organic vegetable garden with hopes of growing a variety of fresh produce for local food pantries. We are presently seeking an experienced vegetable gardener to take over our garden project for the remainder of this season and to lead the garden in future growing seasons.

The head gardener must be able to plan and execute all aspects of seasonal organic vegetable growing in an outdoor, 30'x70' space. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Creating a robust garden plan for the season

- Deciding which vegetables and varieties to grow to maximize production in a limited space

- Direct seeding outdoors and starting seeds indoors for transplanting as appropriate

- Preparing garden beds using compost and other organic materials

- Pruning and trellising tomato and cucumber plants

- Planning for and executing harvests, while keeping in mind necessary post-harvest practices

- Being the main point of contact for food pantry representatives to coordinate pick-ups

- Researching and implementing organic solutions to pest/disease problems that arise

The ideal candidate will:
- Have a minimum of 1 season of vegetable growing experience on an organic farm or large garden project

- Be able to work outside in all weather

- Be able to lift up to 40 lbs.

- Work efficiently both independently and with a team

- Communicate consistently and effectively

- Stay organized

The ideal candidate will also have experience working with trees in a nursery setting and spraying trees with organic treatments. Design and carpentry skills to build small garden structures as needed, like trellising systems or a wash-pack, is a plus. The ideal candidate will be passionate about plants and sustainable growing solutions and will be excited to bring in new ideas for the garden. If you are a hardworking individual with a passion for gardening and landscaping, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Colts Neck, NJ: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Gardening: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $25

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