Garden Maintenance Manager

Season Dates: April 6th, 2026 – November 20th, 2026

Summary:

Join Arbor Scape Inc. and become part of a dedicated team passionate about creating and maintaining beautiful residential landscapes in the Woodstock, VT area. As a Garden Maintenance Manager, you will combine your horticultural expertise and leadership skills to oversee the care of premium residential gardens.

This is a hands-on, field-based role focused entirely on delivering high-quality maintenance work
-with no sales responsibilities. You will directly lead a three-person gardening crew while simultaneously overseeing a second three-person crew directed by a Lead Gardener. If you love working outdoors, take pride in your craft, and excel at managing people, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment.

• Team Leadership: Manage two gardening teams totaling six members. You will directly lead Crew 1 (yourself + two technicians) and oversee a Lead Gardener who runs Crew 2 (Lead + two technicians).
• Hands-On Execution: Work alongside your team to execute all aspects of garden maintenance, including weeding, mulching, fertilizing, planting, and pruning using best horticultural practices.
• Client Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for residential clients, building strong relationships through proactive updates and regular site visits.
• Seasonal & Plant Health Care: Adjust maintenance schedules for spring cleanouts, summer care, and fall cutbacks. Diagnose plant health issues and communicate solutions or refer to plant health care specialists.
• Daily Operations: Assign tasks, provide clear direction, and ensure strict adherence to safety procedures and company standards across both crews.
• Coordination & Logistics: Work with project managers and internal teams to integrate maintenance with other services. Manage materials, track labor usage, and minimize downtime on job sites.
• Team Development: Evaluate team performance and provide constructive feedback to support the skill development of your technicians and Lead Gardener.

• Strong hands-on knowledge of horticulture, plant care, and garden maintenance best practices.
• Proven leadership abilities with experience managing crews and delegating tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for client and team interactions.
• Proficiency in safely operating garden equipment and vehicles.
• Strong organizational skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and professional email.
• Excellent physical fitness and the ability to perform outdoor labor in various weather conditions.
• A reliable, punctual, detail-oriented, and highly observant work ethic.
• Preferred:
  Horticultural or gardening certifications.

• A positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a strong work ethic are essential.
• A love for all things landscaping and people is a major plus.
• Must be detail-oriented, observant, and diligent.

• Competitive compensation: $27 - $30 per hour.
• Health insurance supplement benefit.
• Supplemental life and accident insurance.
• (6) days of paid vacation and sick time.
• (3) paid holidays.
• Continued education support.
• Career path advancement opportunities within the company.
• Weekly paychecks.
• Bonus pay based on performance and customer service.
• Company provided PPE and apparel.