Fine Gardener/Horticulturist (Maintenance)

Fine Gardener/Horticulturist, Maintenance Division - Parterre Garden Services, Inc. Greater Boston

Join our team as a fine gardener! Parterre Garden Services, one of Greater Boston’s leading horticultural services and fine gardening companies, is searching for an eager individual with a passion for ongoing learning in the green industry. We maintain some of the most highly regarded landscapes in the area and are trusted as the experts in our field. Our clients appreciate our knowledge, craft, and professionalism in all aspects of horticulture.

The successful Fine Gardener/Horticulturist at Parterre is dedicated to providing expert green industry services throughout Greater Boston. As such, you will have the opportunity to consistently learn and hone your skills with practical experience as well as through in-house training and lectures.

While our offices are located in Billerica, you will be expected to travel to our clients in Belmont, Boston, Cambridge, Dedham, Dover, Lexington, Newton, Wellesley, Weston, Winchester, among others.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine garden maintenance, including weeding, mulching, and fertilizing
• Perform precise planting, pruning, and transplanting
• Seasonal container planting and maintenance
• Learn to recognize the landscape and what its maintenance needs are
• Provide clear, concise reporting to Field Managers and Crew Leads
• Learn to recognize pest and plant diseases
• Identify and problem solve landscape issues and communicate concerns
• Sense of ownership in your work
• Collaborate with others at Parterre, constant desire to learn and share knowledge

Requirements

• Love of the outdoors, trees, plants, and garden spaces
• Desire to learn about plants, horticulture, and best garden practices.
• Strong work ethic, ability to prioritize tasks
• Attention to detail
• Current MA driver’s license and reliable personal transportation
• Physical fitness and the ability to lift 40 pounds and work outdoors all day in varying weather conditions
• Background in art and design, while not required, is appreciated

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Opportunity for quarterly bonus
• Training program
• Educational reimbursement for horticulture-related study, subject to approval
• A supportive and collaborative work environment

This is a full-time, seasonal position (March-December). Applicants may be considered for either 4-day, 32-hours/week or 5-day, 40-hours/week positions. We may request additional Saturdays during busy times of the year.

Typical start time:

• 7:30 AM

Typical end time:

• 4:00 PM

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 32 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

COVID-19 considerations:

• We follow all current CDC guidelines.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have your own reliable transportation?
• This position requires gardeners to report directly to client properties in the following locations: Boston, Cambridge, Belmont, Winchester, Lexington, Concord, Newton, Wellesley, Weston, Dover. While we do consider your home address, are you able to commute to these locations?

Experience:

• perennial gardening: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person