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.
What You’ll Do
Garden Bed Care & Maintenance
- 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
Planting & Transplanting
- Install seasonal flowers, shrubs, and plants
- Remove and replace dead or damaged plant material
Mulching & Edging
- Apply mulch to retain moisture and enhance appearance
- Maintain clean, defined edges around beds
Pest & Disease Management
- Identify common pests and plant health issues
- Take 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 issues
Note: Duties may vary based on seasonal needs and company priorities.
What We’re Looking For
- 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
Job Details
- Type: Full-time, Seasonal | 40 hours/week
- Schedule: Monday–Thursday (10-12hour shifts), one Friday a month, overtime available
- Pay: $19–$23/hour | 30-day Apprenticeship Period
Benefits & Perks
- 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
Requirements
- 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!
Miller Creek Lawn & Landscape's goal is to provide our clients with only the highest quality of workmanship through innovative techniques, quality communication, and efficiency on every one of our projects. We ensure this through positive client relationships, by taking pride in our workmanship, and through positive interior relationships and solutions that matter. By ensuring these core values are met on every one of our job sites we recognize our vision in leading the green industry for years to come.