Garden bed Maintenance Technician
Company: Miller Creek Lawn & Landscape
Location: Duluth
Posted on: February 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching
Company parties Competitive salary Flexible schedule Health
insurance Training & development Dental insurance Build a career
outdoors with Miller Creek Lawn & Landscape a 39-year industry
leader and multiple Best of Houzz Design and Service award winner
and Duluth's Best of the Best. If you love being part of a
close-knit team, take pride in your work, and want to see beautiful
projects come to life, join a company that invests in its people,
provides paid training, and treats you like part of the team and
family while offering real opportunities to grow. We are seeking a
Garden Maintenance Technician to care for and maintain residential
and commercial garden beds. Youll help keep landscapes healthy,
vibrant, and weed-free while working with a skilled team in some of
Duluths most beautiful properties. Qualifications: 12 years of
experience in garden maintenance, landscaping, or related work
Basic horticulture training or coursework (preferred) Knowledge of
common plants, shrubs, and trees used in the Northland Ability to
identify basic plant health issues (pests, disease, deficiencies)
Comfort with physical outdoor work (bending, kneeling, lifting,
standing) Willingness to work in varying weather conditions Strong
work ethic and ability to follow instructions Responsibilities: (
These duties are not just limited to the below; they will also
include any area where Miller Creek needs assistance.) Garden Bed
Care & Maintenance Remove and prevent weeds using best practices
(hand-pulling, hoeing, mulching) Cultivate and amend soil to
support healthy plant growth Prune and trim plants, shrubs, and
small trees for health and aesthetics Planting & Transplanting
Install seasonal flowers, shrubs, and other plants Remove and
replace dead or damaged plant material Mulching & Edging Apply
mulch to retain moisture and improve appearance Maintain clean,
defined edges around garden beds Pest & Disease Management Identify
common pests and plant health issues Take appropriate action to
protect plants General Maintenance Keep garden beds free of debris
and litter Monitor plant health and watering needs Irrigation
(Training Provided) Assist with installation and maintenance of
irrigation systems Help troubleshoot and repair common irrigation
issues Support system inspections and adjustments Note: Duties may
vary based on seasonal needs and company priorities. This role is
ideal for individuals who enjoy working in nature and have a keen
eye for creating and maintaining beautiful landscapes. Job Type:
Full-time, Seasonal 40 hours per week Pay: $19 $23 per hour 30-day
Apprenticeship Period Schedule: MondayThursday (10-hour shifts)
Potential Fridays Overtime available Benefits: Health Insurance
Flexible scheduling Easy-to-use time-off request system Referral
bonus: $300 after 3 months Overtime: 1.5x pay after 40 hours/week
Paid training Minnesota Sick & Safe Time (1 hour per 30 hours
worked) 401(k) with up to 4% employer match after 6 months Safety
boot reimbursement Requirements: Valid Drivers License (Required)
Minnesota DOT Medical Card (Required) Ready to grow with us? Apply
today and become part of a team that builds, maintains, and cares
for some of Duluths most beautiful landscapes.
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