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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for live in gardener in Massachusetts is $23.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.89 and $26.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Live In Gardener is responsible for maintaining gardens, lawns, and outdoor spaces while residing on the property. Duties typically include planting, pruning, weeding, mowing, and general landscape maintenance. Employers may provide accommodations as part of the compensation package. This role is common on large estates, private residences, or botanical gardens. It may also involve additional responsibilities such as greenhouse care or minor property upkeep.

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To thrive as a Live In Gardener, you need expertise in horticulture, plant care, grounds maintenance, and physical stamina, often backed by relevant work experience or vocational training. Familiarity with gardening tools, irrigation systems, landscaping equipment, and sometimes certifications like pesticide application are important. Strong organizational skills, discretion, reliability, and the ability to communicate effectively with property owners are valuable soft skills in this role. These qualifications ensure the garden is maintained to a high standard while fostering a positive and professional living-working relationship with employers.

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Infographic showing various Live In Gardener job openings in Massachusetts as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,648 per year, or $23.4 per hour.

Inside Sales /Customer Service Representative

Central Garden & Pet

Norton, MA

$15 - $18/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

Central Garden & Pet rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Central Garden & Pet

Based on 42 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7.4

Company rating compared to similar companies: 7.4 out of 10

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The best things about working at Central Garden & Pet

  • 94%

    94% say it is easy to take sick days

    say it is easy to take sick days

  • 94%

    94% say they don’t worry about hours

    say they don’t worry about hours

  • 94%

    94% say they get paid breaks

    say they get paid breaks

Featured by Central Garden & Pet, based on 42 Breakroom Quiz responses from their frontline employees

Job description

Description

Green Garden Products, a subsidiary of Central Garden & Pet, the number one supplier of top-quality flower seeds and non-GMO vegetable seeds for the gardening industry, is now seeking an Inside Sales/Customer Service Representative to work onsite Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm at the Norton, MA facility. This is a non-exempt, full time position.
 
Here at Green Garden Products, we love to help things grow. It's really what we are all about. Our Inside Sales Representatives spend each day selling the largest brand names in gardening to retailers all over the country. At the same time, they are growing themselves: growing in work experience, growing in confidence, growing their career. This Entry Level role is an open door that leads to the rest of your career. The pay for this position ranges from $15 - $18 per hour, based on experience.
 
RESPONSIBILTIES 
  • Spend 75-90% of time on the phone, high volume of inbound and outbound sales calls to existing retail customers and new prospective customers
  • Maintain detailed notes about interactions with customers and prospects
  • Grow the company’s customer base by onboarding new retailers and distributors
  • Manage and cross sell to a large group of current accounts
  • Provide excellent customer service by communicating in a professional manner, resolving any issues when answering incoming calls
  • Handle, resolve, and escalate customer issues to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Other duties as required to help the success of the department or team.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • 1-2 years in customer service preferred but not required
  • High energy and love of speaking to customers/prospects
  • Good team partnership
  • Computer literacy with MS Office required
  • Well organized and responsible with an aptitude in problem-solving
  • Excellent communication, sales, and customer service skills
  • The ability to work independently and multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, and meet deadlines WORKING CONDITIONS On site, working at a desk Computer and keyboard use On the phone with customers Office environment with some distractions including other office personnel
WORKING CONDITIONS
  • On site, working at a desk
  • Computer and keyboard use
  • On the phone with customers
  • Office environment with some distractions including other office personnel
BENEFITS 
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
  • Free Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance 
  • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; HSA with employer contribution 
  • 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution 
  • Paid time off and holidays 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Access to thousands of free online courses 
  • Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more! 
  • Access to on-demand pay 

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2023 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California and has 6,700 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.  Green Garden Products participates in e-Verify.

Working at Central Garden & Pet

Perks for frontline workers

From Central Garden & Pet, via Breakroom

  • Safety is a top priority!

  • Paid Vacation

  • Paid Holidays

  • Paid Sick Time

  • Paid Breaks

  • Consistent shift and schedule

  • Comprehensive Health Insurance

  • 401k with Company Match

  • Referral Program with Cash Bonus

  • Education Assistance

  • Paid Parental Leave

About Central Garden & Pet, in their own words

From Central Garden & Pet

Our leading consumer and professional brands provide forward-thinking, high quality products to care for your lawn, garden, pets and community. We are committed to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger.

Company values

From Central Garden & Pet

The Central Way | We Do the Right Thing | We Strive to be the Best | We are Entrepreneurial | We Win Together | We Grow Every Day | We are Passionate

Diversity and inclusion statement

From Central Garden & Pet

Central Garden & Pet is committed to building a great place to work that embraces diversity as a key pillar of our culture. This is a journey, and we are committed to listening, learning and doing the work to move forward together.

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