- Bureau à Spring
Description
Company Profile:
Vego Garden is making gardening as accessible and sustainable as possible, while encouraging gardening to be an avenue for personal and community development!
Since its successful launch in 2020, Vego Garden has quickly become the leading brand in raised garden beds and one of the fastest-growing consumer brands in the country. In just five years, our rapid growth has led to the establishment of a 200,000-square-foot headquarters and distribution center, along with a beautiful 5-acre farm.
Today, Vego Garden proudly employs over 100 dedicated team members across the U.S. and internationally. Our high-quality raised garden beds are recognized for their durability, eco-friendly materials, and safety for both children and pets. We are proud to be partnering with Costco, ACE Hardware, Home Depot, Menards, Lowe’s, Wayfair, and Amazon.
We owe our success to our loyal customers and passionate team. Through our Vego Garden Kids and Giving Back Program, we have donated more than 3,500 garden beds to schools, underserved communities, and other philanthropic initiatives - helping to grow gardens and give back across the nation by making gardening easier anytime, anywhere!
Vego Garden Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.
Job Purpose:
We are seeking a Gardener to join our vibrant team and help us to spread the joy of gardening! If you're passionate about gardening, take pride in maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces, and want to create a living demonstration that inspires gardeners everywhere, we would love to have you on our team!
Essential Responsibilities:
- Maintain and design an educational showcase garden for Vego Garden products.
- Plant, cultivate, and harvest a variety of plants using horticultural techniques including transplantation, propagation, fertilization, irrigation, pruning, staking, and seed starting.
- Proactively prepare gardens and property for seasonal changes through mulching, soil amendment, leaf removal, seasonal planting, and winterization.
- Remove trash, weeds, and plant debris to maintain clean and organized garden grounds.
- Maintain walkways, fences, irrigation systems, trees, patio areas, outdoor structures and outdoor furniture.
- Operate and maintain garden equipment and machinery (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers).
- Feed and care for farm animals such as chickens, ducks, and bees.
- Support special projects and community events at various locations as needed.
- Install products, garden beds, and landscape features on the grounds.
- Comply with Company policies and procedures.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 1+ year of experience in gardening work, including planting, cultivating, and caring for plants and shrubs.
- Working knowledge of a variety of plants, plant materials, and grounds maintenance is a must.
- Understanding of soil health, composting, and organic fertilization techniques.
- Experience operating lawn and garden machinery, tools, and equipment.
- Basic animal husbandry experience preferred (poultry and/or beekeeping).
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Customer-oriented, prompt, and friendly.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Physical Demands:
This position involves working outdoors in a farm setting. Must be able to perform diverse, sometimes repetitive, tasks that can be physically demanding, including kneeling, bending, stooping, and reaching. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Exposure to outdoor environments including hot and cold temperatures and humidity.
Job Location and Work Schedule:
- This is a full-time, on-site position.
- 22503 Lain Road, Spring, TX 77377.
- Monday through Friday.
- 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Lunch break 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm.
Benefits
- Pay range starts between $18-$20 per hour.
- Flexible Paid Time Off.
- 12 PTO days per year, accrued bi-weekly, with incremental increases annually.
- 7 paid Holidays.
- 401k contribution match of 4%.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance plans. The Company pays 100% of premiums for its employees for Dental, Vision, Life, and select Medical plans.
- Toll Roads Allowance of $100 per month.
- Company-sponsored breakfasts and lunches.
- We offer great culture, supportive leadership, engaging activities, employee appreciation, and other perks that make every day at work more rewarding!
