What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ecological Gardener position at R. P. Marzilli & Company, Inc.?
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We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a “family of family companies” across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one of our many company locations nationwide. Learn from the top experts in the field and work on some of the country’s largest and most complex landscape projects. Take advantage of opportunities to share and exchange best practices across our network. The opportunities are endless.
Botanica Land Care is the Edible/Ecological gardening division of R.P. Marzilli & Company. Botanica Land Care is a leader in edible gardens and modern ecological land care practices in the Greater Boston area.
Botanica is the 2024 winner of Boston Home Magazines “Best Organic Gardener” award. Our core ethos is to provide regenerative, sustainable, and ecologically driven land care practices. A career at Botanica Land Care is about innovating, collaborating, and expanding your knowledge base while being part of a thriving new industry. We embrace research-based, modern land care practices and look to educate ourselves and others on the importance of these practices.
As an Ecological Gardener, you will be maintaining landscapes with a team of 3-4 Ecological/Edible Gardeners, utilizing land care practices and principles based on NOFA Organic Landcare Program guidelines. This position also requires independent work. An Ecological Gardener's career is filled with growth, rewarding physical and abstract work through team-oriented goals. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow alongside a small subdivision that prioritizes creative-thinking and dynamic problem solving.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Mariani Enterprises LLC is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees with an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Mariani Enterprises LLC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.
Position Range
$19/HR - $23/HR
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Mariani Enterprises, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a “family of family companies” across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one of our many company locations nationwide. Learn from the top experts in the field and work on some of the country’s largest and most complex landscape projects. Take advantage of opportunities to share and exchange best practices across our network. The opportunities are endless.
Botanica Land Care is the Edible/Ecological gardening division of R.P. Marzilli & Company. Botanica Land Care is a leader in edible gardens and modern ecological land care practices in the Greater Boston area.
Botanica is the 2024 winner of Boston Home Magazines “Best Organic Gardener” award. Our core ethos is to provide regenerative, sustainable, and ecologically driven land care practices. A career at Botanica Land Care is about innovating, collaborating, and expanding your knowledge base while being part of a thriving new industry. We embrace research-based, modern land care practices and look to educate ourselves and others on the importance of these practices.
As an Ecological Gardener, you will be maintaining landscapes with a team of 3-4 Ecological/Edible Gardeners, utilizing land care practices and principles based on NOFA Organic Landcare Program guidelines. This position also requires independent work. An Ecological Gardener's career is filled with growth, rewarding physical and abstract work through team-oriented goals. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow alongside a small subdivision that prioritizes creative-thinking and dynamic problem solving.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Works under direct supervision of Crew Leaders and Operations Manager
- Works under Ecological Field Supervisor in Meadows and Invasive reclamation projects
- Maintain residential vegetable beds, orchards, and meadows in accordance with each season
- Assist lead Edible Gardening Specialist with installation and maintenance of edible gardens
- Assist Arborist with pruning and management of orchards
- Remove invasive weeds in meadows and monitor meadows under Crew Leader supervision
- Maintain organization and cleanliness in vehicle, trailer, yard
- Complete daily reports of labor time, materials used.
- Thinks creatively to solve problems in the field as they arise
- Enforces workplace rules, safety guidelines, and RP Marzilli’s and Botanica’s standards
- Valid U.S. Driver's License
- 1-3 years' experience in the field in an organic farming or ecological land care role,; or landscape experience with similar practices
- High level of professionalism and ability to help build and maintain the Botanica Land Care vision
- Experience driving a pick-up truck
- Horticulture and Plant ID Proficiency
- Preferred But Not Required:
- NOFA (AOLCP) accreditation or ability to obtain within 1-2 years
- Pesticide Applicator's License or ability to obtain within 1 year
- Degree in relevant field
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- FSA/HSA
- PerkSpot
- Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Paid time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service)
Mariani Enterprises LLC is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees with an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Mariani Enterprises LLC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.
Position Range
$19/HR - $23/HR
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Mariani Enterprises, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $19 - $23
