Steward - Horticulturist/Gardener Crew Leader

This is an in-the-field team leadership role requiring a hands-on leader who will actively oversee daily operations and support the team on-site

GreenWeaver Landscapes is hiring a Steward - Horticulturalist/Gardener Crew Leader in Media, PA, starting at $22 per hour based on experience. (This role will work out of Kennett Square, PA starting in June.) You will lead hands-on field work for our gardening clients and apply ecological practices that keep their properties beautiful and healthy season after season.

Who You Are

• You are a hands-on horticulturist who can read a property and understand what it needs

• You take pride in delivering exceptional garden care and noticing the details others overlook

• You are a natural leader who keeps a crew organized, focused, and productive throughout the day

• You believe healthy land and beautiful landscapes belong together

• You communicate clearly and professionally with both teammates and clients

• You have strong knowledge of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and can safely mix, apply, and document pesticide applications

• You can apply long-term ecological landscape management concepts while maintaining the original design intent of properties under care

• You have experience in ecological maintenance, fine gardening maintenance, meadow management, and invasive plant management

• You can identify issues and opportunities for enhancement on properties and gather information for estimates when work falls outside the pricing sheet

• You have at least 2 seasons of experience with high-end horticultural maintenance and property management beyond traditional landscaping tasks such as mowing, trimming, and shearing

• You have at least 1 season of front-line supervisory experience leading a team of gardeners

• You are physically capable of repeatedly lifting up to 50 lbs and working long days in varying weather conditions

• You have a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record

• You are able to commute to Media, PA before June 2026 and to Kennett Square, PA starting in June 2026

Who We Are:

• GreenWeaver Landscapes designs, installs, and maintains ecological gardens and outdoor spaces

• Our mission is to create beautiful, useful, and healthy outdoor spaces for people and the planet

• We are guided by three core values, Quality, People, and Environmental Stewardship

• We approach every property with long-term ecological thinking, not quick fixes

What You Will Do Each Day:

• Supervise and execute hands-on garden maintenance for contracted clients

• Prioritize and delegate work across each property to maximize appeal and ecological integrity

• Identify enhancement opportunities and communicate solutions to clients and the Gardening Coordinator

• Mix, apply, and document pesticide applications safely

• Help train and onboard new gardeners on the team

• Keep trucks, shop, and job sites neat for safety and efficiency

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Pay starts at $22-32 per hour, based on experience

• Steward - Horticulturalist/Gardener Crew Leader role based in Media, PA and then Kennett Square starting in June 2026

• 4 weeks of accrued paid time off and holiday pay

• Group health insurance

• Support for professional development