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Lead Gardener

Schumacher Companies
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/15/2025 CLOSED ON 4/3/2025

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Lead Gardener

Position: Lead Gardener

Division: Maintenance

Office Location: West Bridgewater (with jobs in Greater Boston/Newport)

Dennis Port (with jobs on Cape Cod and in Plymouth County)
Summary:

A great opportunity for a gardener to work with a diverse garden portfolio in inspired settings. An ideal candidate will have a firm understanding of production principles and enjoys being constructive in a collaborative environment. This individual will train their team and inform current garden practices on designated properties while working closely for the client and Account Manager.

Responsibilities:

  • Be current and implement best practices in horticulture on designated sites.
  • Prioritize and implement necessary strategies to ensure productive visits.
  • Galvanize and train the garden team in best practices and production.
  • Collaborate with the production and Account management team to ensure client expectations are being managed.
  • Be able to diagnose and/or strategize disease and pest management on sites as needed.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks on sites daily, monthly, and in a season. Communicate this to clients, production team, and account managers.
  • Organize and implement strategies to ensure all properties are being managed thoughtfully and properly in accordance with both horticultural and design principles.
  • Annual and container design and management alongside garden management.

Qualifications:

  • Prior experience in gardening a minimum of 2 full seasons.
  • Strong horticultural knowledge base as it relates to horticulture and garden principles.
  • Strong attention to detail with ability to think critically and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
  • Shows a strong enthusiasm and passion for being creative and working with a team of professionals.
  • Self motivated and driven with the ability to work independently as needed.

Physical Demands:

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a routine basis.
  • Ability to bend and stoop on a continual basis.
  • Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions.
  • Willingness and ability to work around bees, poison ivy, pollen, thorns and other environmental risks.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation based on experience
  • Company Vehicle provided for business purposes
  • 401(k) Match
  • Medical & Dental Insurance
  • Paid Vacation & Holidays
  • Company Sponsored Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Company Sponsored Life Insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $25 - $30

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