Employment Opportunities with Rustic Hills
Maintenance Lead - Starting April 2025
Rustic Hills Garden Co. is an ecological landscaping company with a special focus on edible landscapes and gardens. Our clients are always excited to have our crews at their homes, because these projects are so meaningful to them - we are creating an environment in their own yard to connect with nature, and to browse berries, herbs, fruit trees, medicinals, and fresh vegetables to nourish themselves and their families. We are looking for crew members who are excited to be a part of this work, and are ready to get their hands dirty.
Job Description: The Maintenance Lead visits our past projects to provide seasonal check-ups and care. They will communicate with the client about how things are going and provide a written summary and other educational resources. As maintenance needs are only about 1 day/week, ideally this person would also be a part of the landscaping team as a Crew Member.
Job Type and Schedule: This is a part time, seasonal position. Hours are flexible, but work load is about 1 day/week.
Compensation: $22-$25/hour depending on experience
Job Requirements:
Knowledge of and ability to identify native plants
Garden and/or landscape experience
Plant knowledge, including familiarity with pests and diseases
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to job sites around the greater Twin Cities metro area
Ability to communicate clearly - written and verbal
Great interpersonal skills
Comfortable using Google Docs and Google Slides
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Good physical condition, manual dexterity and stamina
Able to bend, kneel, walk, stand, and crouch for long periods of time during the workday
Able to work around natural materials , such as soil, plants, wood chips, straw, etc. that may contain mold, fungi, pollen and other allergens.
Positive outlook, ‘can do’ attitude, and a team player
Open to constructive feedback and learning new things
Our ideal candidate is someone who:
has vegetable garden knowledge and experience
has experience pruning fruit trees and shrubs
has an interest in permaculture, ecological landscaping, and/or foodscaping
truly enjoys working hard outside - likes being tired at the end of the day!
What you can expect from us:
honesty and integrity in the work that we do, both with our clients and our team members
no requirements for team members to apply chemicals, as we rarely, if ever, resort to their use (we do use a selective chemical for treating buckthorn stumps and occasional spot treatment of invasive plants)
opportunities to learn and grow, with potential to expand your role/hours with the company
a fun working environment
great communication
awesome people!
Some of the work you will do:
assess landscape for pests, disease, weeds, struggling plants, and any other trouble areas
weeding
pruning
communicating with clients while on site, including answering questions and sharing your observations
some computer work - updating client weed guides and writing visit summaries
site and tool clean up
Key Words: foodscaping, edible landscaping, permaculture, ecological landscaping
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Contract
Salary: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8-16 per week