Garden Assistant
NewPort
Newport, Rhode Island
6 days ago
Job Description
Garden AssistantHireClixNewport, RI______________________________HireClix is looking for a Seasonal/Part-time Garden Assistant to join the team.Nestled on 40 acres overlooking the southwestern corner of Narragansett Bay, HireClix – is a coastal haven where guests come to relax and rejuvenate against a spectacular New England backdrop, a location that is second to none. The property features guest rooms that are perched on the sand dunes of our private beach, a banquet facility, and two restaurants featuring the talents of the culinary team. HireClix is proud to be part of the HireClix!About the Position: In the Garden Assistant role, you will assist with the horticulture program at HireClix, including harvest gardens, seasonal plantings, and ornamental shrub beds. This is a seasonal/part-time position – about 20 hours/week. Saturday Availability is a must!About You: You are a hands-on, detail-oriented professional with a strong passion for horticulture and sustainable gardening.Essential Duties:Assists harvest garden, greenhouse, and bedding plant areas, ensuring that the plants and collections are healthy and that the garden is safe and attractive.Performs and supports horticultural practices (watering, seeding, harvesting, and weeding) that encourage overall plant health and soil nutrition, to include sustainable gardening and integrated pest management practicesMaintains horticultural tools and equipmentAssists with container plantings and specialty gardensAssist culinary team with planning, locating seeds, and planting rotationalPlant and harvest consistent supply of microgreens and edible flowers, utilizing greenhouse in colder months.Assists culinary team in maintaining a composting program.Compensation and Benefits:Competitive compensation $23-$24/Hour!RI/MA Sick LeaveFinancial & Employee Ownership:Generous Company 401k matchEmployee Ownership OpportunitiesEmployee Perks:35% discount when dining in our locations (including food and beverages)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Employee Discount ProgramsTenure ProgramReferral Bonus ProgramHoliday Appreciation Bonus*Depending on your annual hours worked, you may also be eligible for:Health & Wellness:MedicalDentalVisionFlexible and Dependent Care spending account optionsHealth Reimbursement Account (HRA)Voluntary Benefits:Telemedicine accessWholesaler Club Reimbursement ProgramVacation paid time offAbout HireClix: We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company. What does it mean to work for an 100% Employee-Owned Company? If you decide to join our team, you'll not just be an employee — you'll be eligible to become an owner in the company. Really, there's no catch, we invest in our employees, and they in turn invest their time, energy and talents in our businesses! We have one of the strongest, friendliest hospitality staffs in New England. Our common goal is to make people happy through great food, great locations and great teamwork. If you feel the same, we want to hear from you.QualificationsQualifications:Must have flexible schedule to work during days, nights, weekends, and some holidays as needed – Saturday availability is a must!Prior experience in landscaping/gardening a plus but not requiredSkills & Abilities:Must be able to stand for long periods of timeAbility to lift and move 25-50 poundsComfortable following instruction and managing tasks independentlyBe collaborative, using a team approach to creating an equitable workplace environment and have respectful working relationships