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We are seeking passionate & hardworking folks to join our 2025 team in the following roles:
Garden & Landscape Crew Leader
Garden & Landscape Crew Member
Landscape & Garden Crew Leader
Job Description:
Based in West St. Paul, Minnesota Roots is a small landscape company that has been providing design, install, and maintenance services locally for over 25 years. We are looking to hire a Crew Leader for our upcoming season. As a Crew Leader, you will supervise and participate in installation and maintenance tasks, ensure quality work, and lead the team to complete jobs efficiently and safely. Weeding, mulching, pruning, amending soil, grading, planting, some hardscaping, and record keeping are some of the tasks you will perform and direct in this position. You will lead maintenance teams consisting of 1-3 crew members and sometimes work under the director and/or managers for installation of larger projects. Our gardens vary in style from formal to informal, cottage to native, and are all maintained using organic techniques.
Responsibilities:
Take direction from director and managers
Understand the tools needed to complete the daily tasks
Learn what individual gardens require based on style and client request
Delegate work, assign tasks, and oversee crew members
Ensure projects are completed on time and meet standards
Maintain flexibility as projects and tasks may shift, offer creative input, and troubleshoot onsite as needed
Communicate with director and clients about concerns and questions
Keep the shop, tools, and trucks clean, stocked and organized
Lead by example and strive to improve team proficiency
Hours and what to expect:
Meet at 8 a.m. at our shop in West St. Paul
Check in with director, prepare trucks, direct team, and head to jobsite
Most sites are located in St. Paul and a few in Minneapolis and surrounding areas
Typical day will finished by 5-6pm, Monday through Friday with an occasional Saturday if needed
Season begins in April when the ground thaws, and ends in late November or early December depending on weather
This is a full-time seasonal position with some flexibility
Qualifications:
Educational background in Horticulture and/or have a minimum of 2-3 years experience in the landscaping, gardening, nursery or related field
Bachelor's degree or some college (preferred not required)
Experience in leadership or management roles (preferred not required)
Ability to work consistently and efficiently alone or with a crew
Good problem solving skills
Strong knowledge of plants and tools
Excellent communication, note taking, and organizational skills
Physically able to perform manual labor
Valid driver’s license
Compensation and benefits:
Starting at $22/hr or higher depending on experience
Higher rates may be offered for specialty skills such as hardscaping, arboriculture, or other relevant experience
Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) is provided
Overtime pay is offered if you exceed 40 hours in a week
Industry discounts and perks
Mission:
We see our work as an opportunity to improve the health of the land and strengthen our relationship to the natural environment. So we began this business because we love the work, the art, and the environment. We promote native plants, edibles, wildlife habitat, a chance to be creative, and a chance to have fun. Our goal is to enjoy the day, the work, and the people involved.
Please send your resume and a cover letter (optional) to mnroots@gmail.com or apply online on our job posting over at Indeed!
Landscape & Garden Crew Member
Job Description:
Based in West St. Paul, Minnesota Roots is a small landscape company that has been providing design, install, and maintenance services locally for over 25 years. We are hiring crew members to assist with landscaping and gardening tasks. Weeding, mulching, pruning, amending soil, grading, planting, and watering are some of the tasks you will be directed to perform in this position. The work is physical, requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to take direction and be flexible throughout the day. Our gardens vary in style from formal to informal, cottage to native, and are all maintained using organic techniques.
Responsibilities:
Take direction from leads, managers, and director
Assist with installation and maintenance jobs
Understand task requirements and tools needed
Follow company protocols for quality standards, efficiency, and safety
Communicate effectively with lead and crew members
Maintain flexibility as projects and tasks may shift
Hours and what to expect:
Check in with lead, prepare trucks or complete shop tasks, then go to jobsite
Most sites are located in St. Paul and a few in Minneapolis and surrounding areas
All sites will have a lead or manager on site
Typical day will finished by 5-6pm, Monday through Friday with an occasional Saturday if needed
Season begins in April when the ground thaws, and ends in late November or early December depending on weather
Both part-time and full-time seasonal positions are available
Qualifications:
Highschool diploma, GED, or equivalent
Educational background in Horticulture and/or experience in the landscaping, gardening, nursery or related field (preferred not required)
Ability to work consistently and efficiently alone or with a crew
Reliable and eager to learn
Knowledge or interest in plants is a plus!
Physically able to perform manual labor
Valid driver’s license
Compensation and benefits:
Starting at $18/hr or higher depending on experience
Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) is provided
Overtime pay is offered if you exceed 40 hours in a week
Opportunities for skill development and career growth
Industry discounts and perks