Ecological Landscape Maintenance Lead

Massachusetts Nursery and Landscape Association; West Boylston (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tools and major equipment provided

Educational resources on ecology and h

Professional development resources

Job summary

Reimagined Roots is seeking an experienced Landscape Maintenance Team Lead to guide a small crew through ecological landscape stewardship projects across Central Massachusetts. This is a hands-on field leadership role for someone who understands plants, can organize a crew, recognize landscape health issues, and deliver consistent, high-quality work with minimal oversight.

You will lead daily landscape maintenance and stewardship activities, including planting, pruning, weeding, mulching, soil

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional horticulture or landscape maintenance experience.
• Experience leading a crew or taking ownership of field work.
• Strong plant identification and ability to recognize health issues, pests, diseases, and invasive species.
• Experience with pruning, planting, weeding, mulching, bed prep, and seasonal care.
• Understanding of soil health, native plants, and ecological landscape management.
• Ability to organize daily tasks, anticipate tools/materials, and maintain quality with minimal oversight.
• Strong attention to safety, detail, efficiency, and client property.
• Clear, respectful communication with crew members, clients, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily landscape maintenance and stewardship activities across Central Massachusetts.
• Direct planting, pruning, weeding, mulching, soil care, seasonal cleanups, and invasive plant management.
• Monitor plant health, ensure equipment readiness, and maintain quality with minimal oversight.
• Provide professional client communication and daily documentation of work.

Skills

Crew leadership

Horticulture knowledge

Plant identification

Pruning

Ecological landscape management

Safety minded

Client communication

Driver's license

Tools

Equipment operation

Job description

Reimagined Roots is seeking an experienced Landscape Maintenance Team Lead to guide a small crew through ecological landscape stewardship projects across Central Massachusetts. This is a hands-on field leadership role for someone who understands plants, can organize a crew, recognize landscape health issues, and deliver consistent, high-quality work with minimal oversight.

You will lead daily landscape maintenance and stewardship activities, including planting, pruning, weeding, mulching, soil