Garden Bed Maintenance Technician

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Training & development
• Dental insurance

Join Miller Creek Lawn & Landscape — Build a Career Outdoors! Miller Creek Lawn & Landscape has been transforming outdoor spaces for 39 years, earning multiple "Best of Houzz" Design & Service awards and recognition as Duluth's Best of the Best. If you love working outside, being part of a close-knit team, and taking pride in beautiful results, this is your opportunity to grow with a company that invests in its people, provides paid training, and treats you like family.

We are looking for a Garden Maintenance Technician to care for and maintain residential and commercial landscapes across Duluth. Join our skilled team and help keep gardens healthy, vibrant, and weed‑free.

• Remove and prevent weeds using hand‑pulling, hoeing, and mulching
• Cultivate and amend soil for healthy growth
• Prune and trim plants, shrubs, and small trees

• Install seasonal flowers, shrubs, and plants
• Remove and replace dead or damaged plant material

• Apply mulch to retain moisture and enhance appearance
• Maintain clean, defined edges around beds

• Identify common pests and plant health issues
• Take action to protect plants

• Keep garden beds free of debris and litter
• Monitor plant health and watering needs

• Assist with installation and maintenance of irrigation systems
• Help troubleshoot and repair common issues

Note:

Duties may vary based on seasonal needs and company priorities.

• 1–2 years experience in garden maintenance, landscaping, or related work
• Basic horticulture training or coursework (preferred)
• Knowledge of common plants, shrubs, and trees in the Northland
• Ability to identify plant health issues (pests, disease, nutrient deficiencies)
• Comfortable with physical outdoor work in varying weather conditions
  
  Strong work ethic and ability to follow instructions

• Type: Full-time, Seasonal | 40 hours/week
• Schedule: Monday–Thursday (10–12 hour shifts), one Friday a month, overtime available
• Pay: $19–$23/hour | 30‑day Apprenticeship Period

• Health insurance
• Flexible scheduling & easy‑to‑use time‑off system
• $500 referral bonus
• Overtime pay: 1.5x after 40 hours/week
• Paid training
• Minnesota Sick & Safe Time (1 hr per 30 worked)
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match after 6 months
• Safety boot reimbursement

• Valid Driver’s License (required)
• Minnesota DOT Medical Card (Obtain prior to Hire)

Ready to grow with us? Apply today and become part of a team that builds, maintains, and cares for some of Duluth’s and the surrounding areas most beautiful landscapes!