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Ace Hardware

Associate - Garden Center

Carrollton, GA

$12.50 - $14.25/hr

Store Manager / Assistant Store Manager Job Summary: The Garden Centre Associate is responsible for delivering exceptional customer service and expert advice in all garden and outdoor living-related ...

Ace Hardware

Associate - Garden Center

Carrollton, GA

$12.50 - $14.50/hr

Store Manager / Assistant Store Manager Job Summary: The Garden Centre Associate is responsible for delivering exceptional customer service and expert advice in all garden and outdoor living-related ...

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What are the daily responsibilities of an assistant gardener?

An Assistant Gardener's daily responsibilities often include watering plants, weeding flower beds, pruning shrubs, and assisting with planting and transplanting. These hands-on tasks ensure the health and presentation of gardens while supporting senior gardeners with larger projects. By handling routine maintenance, Assistant Gardeners help the team stay organized and efficient, allowing more experienced staff to focus on specialized horticultural work. Collaboration and communication with the team are key, as tasks are often distributed based on seasonal needs and project priorities.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an assistant gardener?

To thrive as an Assistant Gardener, you need basic horticultural knowledge, plant care skills, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with gardening tools, irrigation systems, and sometimes certifications like a pesticide applicator license are beneficial. Attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to follow instructions are standout soft skills in this role. These skills ensure healthy plant maintenance, efficient teamwork, and the successful upkeep of outdoor or indoor garden spaces.

What is the difference between Assistant Gardener vs Landscape Technician?

AspectAssistant GardenerLandscape Technician
CredentialsBasic horticulture knowledge, sometimes certifications in gardening or landscapingSimilar credentials, often with specialized certifications in landscape installation or maintenance
Work EnvironmentGardens, parks, residential and commercial landscapesOutdoor landscapes, construction sites, parks, and commercial properties
Job DutiesAssisting with planting, watering, pruning, and general garden maintenanceInstalling landscape features, operating equipment, and performing detailed landscape repairs

Both roles support landscape maintenance but differ mainly in scope and specialization. Assistant Gardeners focus on general garden tasks, while Landscape Technicians handle more technical installation and repair work. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right fit based on skills and career goals.

What does an assistant gardener do?

An assistant gardener supports the main gardener by performing tasks such as planting, watering, weeding, pruning, and maintaining gardens or landscapes. They may also help with equipment operation and soil preparation, often working outdoors in various weather conditions and following safety guidelines.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Gardener job openings in Georgia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 7% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Gardener (Beltline Arboretum Lead)

Trees Atlanta

Atlanta, GA • On-site

$18 - $19/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Gardener
(Beltline Arboretum Lead)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
Employment Classification: Non-Exempt
Apply by: Open until filled; applications review and interviews on a rolling basis
Reports to: Beltline Arboretum Supervisor
Salary: $18.00
Benefits: Partial work apparel, and Professional Development opportunities; PTO, some paid Holidays including your Birthday, Subsidized Medical and Dental insurance, Ancillary Insurance (Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, Life, and Legal), 403(b) Retirement account (matched after one year)
Trees Atlanta is a nationally recognized non-profit community group committed to protecting and improving Atlanta's urban forest through planting, conserving, and educating. Founded in 1985, Trees Atlanta works tirelessly to address Atlanta's tree loss, protect its forests, and create new greenspace. Empowered by its wonderful community of volunteers, Trees Atlanta serves the metro Atlanta area, and has grown to become one of Atlanta's most widely known and supported non-profit organizations.
Managed by Trees Atlanta, in partnership with Atlanta Beltline Inc., Atlanta Beltline Partnership, and the City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation, the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum is a public garden centered on promoting native plants through education, restoration, demonstration, and display. Established in 2007 the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum is currently certified as a level 2 arboretum. The Arboretum serves as a component of Atlanta's urban forest, acts as an ecological corridor and learning landscape, providing a place for education, community science, and scientific research.
Trees Atlanta is an integral partner with Atlanta Beltline Inc., and the Beltline Arboretum Lead will be an instrumental team member in the maintenance of the Arboretum. This position is a full-time, on-site field position and is not eligible for remote work.
You will get to:
  • Work with other like-minded individuals in a non-profit setting
  • Carry out all aspects of horticultural care and garden maintenance tasks, including but not limited to watering, mulching, weeding, and invasive vegetation management in the garden's general collections
  • Remove invasive plants and other weeds from planted areas, using both manual and chemical methods
  • Lead groups of up to 15 volunteers to assist with garden maintenance tasks
  • Log completed work each day using smartphone and upload to our server and database through Survey123
  • Assist with care and security of all buildings and gardens, cleaning, removing trash, locking/unlocking, and arming/disarming, according to organizational protocols
  • Safely operate Trees Atlanta vehicles (trucks and utility vehicles) and a variety of hand and gas-powered equipment, including but not limited to string trimmer, hedge trimmer, leaf blower, shovel, rake, and backpack sprayer
  • Interface with the public as a responsible ambassador to communicate Trees Atlanta's mission
  • Other duties, as assigned

What you need:
  • At least 21 years old with a valid driver's license (minimum of three-year history) with a clean record
  • Willingness to work as part of a team and effectively communicate with other team members
  • Detail-oriented, willing to do repetitive tasks, and able to work independently or in a team.
  • Ability to work an 8-hour workday outdoors in various weather conditions, crouch, bend, and maneuver heavy items (ability to lift 50 lbs) and work on uneven terrain
  • Be able to work a 5-day schedule (usually Monday-Friday) from 7am - 3:30pm
  • Willingness to interact with the public in a professional, positive manner
  • Updated tetanus shot

To Apply
Complete this application. Applicants must upload a resume and questionnaire responses to complete and submit the application. Applications are reviewed as they are received, and only candidates who have the desired experience and skills will be contacted for interviews. This posting will be removed when the acceptable number of qualified applicants has been received.
Background Verification Disclaimer
  • All final candidates will be required to pass both a criminal background check and drug screening; adverse results could impact hiring (Trees Atlanta is a participant in the Federal Drug Free Workplace Program).
  • Final candidates applying for positions that require driving company-owned vehicles will also have to pass a Motor Vehicle Report review to determine eligibility. Eligible drivers must also pass a DOT physical.
  • All new hires will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States of America. Trees Atlanta complies with regulations set by the Department of Homeland Security. Trees Atlanta is a registered E-Verify employer.

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