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IKIGAI CONTRACTING, INC.

NY · On-site

$21 - $24/hr

As a Crew Member, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the beauty and functionality of our clients' properties through garden maintenance, garden installation, and landscaping assistance. We ...

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How much do garden crew jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for garden crew in the United States is $13.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.54 and $15.14 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a garden crew?

Garden Crew are teams or individuals responsible for maintaining and caring for gardens, landscapes, and outdoor green spaces. Their duties typically include planting, watering, weeding, pruning, mowing lawns, and ensuring the overall health and appearance of plants and grounds. Garden Crew members may work for private residences, public parks, botanical gardens, or landscaping companies. They use a variety of tools and equipment to carry out their tasks efficiently and safely. Often, they also assist in the design and installation of new garden features.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a garden crew member?

To thrive as a Garden Crew member, you need basic horticultural knowledge, physical stamina, and experience with landscaping or grounds maintenance. Familiarity with gardening tools, irrigation systems, and sometimes certifications in pesticide application are often required. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and effective communication help individuals excel in outdoor, collaborative environments. These skills ensure that gardens and landscapes are maintained efficiently, safely, and to high aesthetic standards.

What are common challenges faced by garden crew members, and how can they be addressed?

Garden crew members often work outdoors in varying weather conditions, which can be physically demanding and require adaptability. Common challenges include managing heavy or repetitive tasks, maintaining plant health despite pests or changing environments, and coordinating effectively with other team members to complete projects efficiently. To address these challenges, it's important to use proper lifting techniques, wear appropriate protective gear, communicate clearly with the crew, and stay up-to-date on horticultural best practices. Many employers also provide training and encourage teamwork to help new members adjust and thrive.

What is the difference between Garden Crew vs Landscape Technician?

AspectGarden CrewLandscape Technician
CertificationsNone typically requiredOften requires horticulture or landscape certifications
Work EnvironmentResidential and small commercial gardensLarge-scale projects, commercial properties, public parks
Job DutiesPlanting, watering, basic maintenanceDesign implementation, advanced planting, troubleshooting
Employer & Industry UsageLandscaping companies, garden centersLandscape design firms, municipal parks

While both roles involve outdoor garden work, Garden Crew members typically focus on basic maintenance and planting, often with minimal certifications. Landscape Technicians handle more complex tasks, often requiring specialized knowledge and certifications, working on larger or more detailed projects.

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Fine Gardening Crew Leader

Stamford, CT • On-site

Mariani Enterprises LLC
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$22 - $30/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Work With The Best
We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a "family of family companies" across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one of our many company locations nationwide. Learn from the top experts in the field and work on some of the country's largest and most complex landscape projects. Take advantage of opportunities to share and exchange best practices across our network. The opportunities are endless.
Hoffman Landscapes, Inc. is seeking an experienced Fine Gardening Crew Leader to lead and support a team caring for distinctive properties throughout Fairfield and Westchester Counties. If you have a passion for gardening and outdoors, join our Fine Gardening team!
This role is ideal for a confident, hands -on leader who enjoys both leading a team and working independently on fine landscape details. No two days are the same - each property, garden, and season brings new challenges and opportunities. If you're excited to learn, work alongside supportive teammates, and help care for some of the most beautiful landscapes in the region, we'd love to meet you.
This is a seasonal full-time position from April to mid-November with potential for overtime as needed during peak season.
Responsibilities:
As a Fine Gardening Crew Leader, you'll enjoy a dynamic role that combines leadership, independence, and hands- on work:
  • Design, plant, and maintain seasonal containers and planters throughout the year
  • Perform routine planter and garden maintenance
  • Lead, and support a fine gardening crew in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
  • Monitor plant health, including staking, deadheading, and removing damaged or diseased material
  • Weed in beds if needed while visiting a property
  • Perform basic pruning of perennials and small shrubs
  • Assist with small plant installation

Qualifications:
  • Proven experience in horticulture, landscaping, or a related field
  • Strong knowledge of perennial/annual plant care and maintenance
  • Ability to identify plant diseases, pests, and other common issues
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well independently and in a team
  • Ability to work in various weather conditions
  • Physical stamina includes standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and using hands and arms for extended periods of time
  • Must be able to lift 30 lbs.
  • Attention to detail and a passion for plant care

The Perks
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • FSA/HSA
  • PerkSpot
  • Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • Paid time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service)

Pay Transparency
Mariani Enterprises LLC is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees with an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Mariani Enterprises LLC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.
Position Range:
$22/HR - $30/HR
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Mariani Enterprises, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

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