Job Title: Landscaper 1
Department: Farm
Reports To: Farm Manager
Location: Herb Pharm, 110 Bonlinda Lane, Williams, OR 97544
Job Type: Full-Time.
Hours: Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Hours vary slightly throughout season)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay: $17.00/hr. plus
Date Posted: 03/11/2025
Application Deadline: 3/25/2025

About Herb Pharm

At Herb Pharm, we inspire trust in plants and respect for nature while balancing purpose with profit. Located in beautiful Williams, Oregon, we’ve been the nation’s leading liquid herbal supplement company for over 45 years. Our diverse organic farm and production facility works with 250+ plants to create over 500 liquid herbal extracts, distributed to grocery, natural food, and specialty stores nationwide. We’re committed to treating our employees with respect and gratitude—join us and be part of our mission!

Job Summary

We're looking for a passionate individual to maintain and enhance beautiful gardens, lawns, and landscapes. In this role, you'll cultivate a variety of herbs and plants, care for landscapes, and assist with new hardscape and plant installations. Your efforts will directly contribute to the positive image of our organization while helping to create stunning outdoor spaces. If you love working outdoors and take pride in transforming landscapes, this is the job for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures that assigned lawns are maintained properly, by mowing, edging, and applying organic fertilizers as directed. 
• Assure that lawns are mowed, trimmed and irrigated regularly. 
• Ability to effectively and safely use hand tools for weeding and pruning and maintaining proper storage of tools as directed.
• Ensures optimal appearance of assigned landscapes, by actively working in each area under close supervision, i.e. preparing soil and grading terrain, applying fertilizers and mulches, weeding, pruning and transplanting shrubs and plants as needed to maintain all assigned areas.
• Responsible for maintaining grounds with mowers, leaf blowers, and weed whippers; ensuring work is done safely and      effectively under the direction of the lead gardener. 
• Willingly provides back-up for members of the Farm Crew as needed to ensure the production timelines are met.
• Maintains trees and shrubs properly, by pruning and fertilizing as recommended.
• Willing to learn and help maintain basic irrigation system components, design and repair.
• Ensures safe working conditions, by following established safety procedures at all times and attending regular safety training. 
• Serves as a good role model by practicing safe work habits and supporting all safety guidelines.

Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to carry out detailed oral or written instructions.
• Ability to work in a team environment without close supervision.
• Must pay close attention to detail, ability to detect issues and troubleshoot.
• Participates in all team meetings, sharing ideas on continuous process improvement with the supervisor and team members.
• Fosters teamwork and collaboration and provides support across farm and irrigation crew. 
• Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent, along with at least 1 year of hands-on related experience or equivalent education. Familiarity with herb cultivation is preferred. 

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Working Conditions

The ideal candidate should be prepared for the physical demands of outdoor farm work, including standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs. multiple times a day, and working in various weather conditions. Exposure to outdoor elements, slippery surfaces, and occasional noise is expected. Candidates should have strong language skills to interpret and follow documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for handling non-standard situations and collaborating effectively with the team.

Pre-Employment Requirements: A pre-employment drug screening and background check is required prior to employment.

Our generous benefits package includes a complete range of quality benefits:

· Comprehensive group medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents

· Coverage includes a variety of alternative healthcare options

· Prescription drug coverage with a mail-order program

· Generous employee purchase discounts on our herbal products

· Employee-free product program

· Employee assistance program

· Green Commuter Initiative to encourage carpooling, walking, and biking to work

· Life, accident, and disability insurance

· 80 hours of accrued Paid Time Off 

· 40 hours of accrued Paid Sick Time

· Eight paid National Holidays and one floating holiday

· Paid Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave

· Short-term disability plan

· 401(k) retirement plan with company matching and profit-sharing features

At Herb Pharm, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve and embodies the eco-friendly values we stand for. As a B-Corp and Regenerative Organic Certified company, we believe that sustainability and equity go hand in hand. We are dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusion where every individual—regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or background—feels empowered to contribute, grow, and thrive.

We know that diversity drives discovery, innovation, and resilience, and we are committed to creating equitable opportunities for all employees. By embracing different perspectives and experiences, we not only strengthen our organization but also help nurture a more just, healthy, and sustainable society. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact on the world and working in an environment that values social and environmental stewardship, we encourage you to apply. Together, we can create a future where businesses and communities thrive in harmony with the planet.

Herb Pharm is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute to our success.

Herb Pharm is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal employment opportunities. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact recruiting@herb-pharm.com 

At-Will Employment: Herb Pharm is an ‘At-Will’ employer. Nothing in this job description should be interpreted as an employment contract. Job responsibilities and tasks may be modified from time to time based on the company's needs.