Fine Gardening Horticulturist — Ecological Landscapes

Offshoots, Inc.; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K retirement benefits

Education reimbursement

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Job summary

Offshoots Inc. is seeking a horticulturist with a passion for organic gardening and ecological landscaping to join our fine gardening and maintenance team.

You will work directly with plants, mulch, and irrigation systems, and track plant community development on job sites under the Lead Gardener's guidance. The role requires strong horticultural knowledge across perennials, shrubs, trees, and native plants, IPM pest management, and the ability to lift 50+ lbs.

Qualifications

• Strong horticultural knowledge of perennials, shrubs, trees, native plants, and seasonal containers.
• Pesticide Applicators License or ability to obtain one (fees reimbursed).
• Strong observation and communication skills with interest in organic, sustainable practices.
• Self-directed and capable of working independently with good organizational skills.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs consistently.

Responsibilities

• Drive to job sites and perform maintenance on woody trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals.
• Install small plant materials and assist meadow work; identify weeds and favorable plants; trim and mulch.
• Apply organic pesticides and fertilizers; perform spring/fall cleanup and debris removal.

Skills

Horticulture knowledge

Fine gardening

Observation skills

Independent worker

Team communication

Pesticide license

Physical strength

Job description

Offshoots Inc. is looking for a horticulturist with an interest in organic gardening and sustainable, ecological landscaping to join our fine gardening and maintenance team! We are looking for candidates with prior field experience with a strong horticultural knowledge in all aspects of ecological gardening: pruning, pest and disease ID (IPM practices), plant communities and water/irrigation needs. Team members will be required to carry out instructions from our Lead Gardener as well as communicate priorities, plans, expectations, and issues with other staff. Candidates must be an independent self-starter able to track hours and take photos to track plant community development on job sites. Job involves working directly with plants, mulch, and irrigation systems.

Daily tasks include: driving to job sites, maintenance of woody trees and shrubs, perennials and annual material, installation of small plant materials, meadow work (identification of weeds and favorable plants, string trimming, herbicide applications), pruning, deadheading, grooming, weeding, edging, organic pesticide and fertilizer application, mulching, spring and fall clean up and debris removal.

Qualifications:

• Strong horticultural and fine gardening knowledge, including perennials, shrubs, trees, native plants, and seasonal containers
• Pesticide Applicators License or ability to obtain one (fees to be reimbursed)
• Strong observation and communication skills, with significant interest in organic, sustainable horticultural practices.
• Strong work ethic, proven ability to prioritize effectively, with organizational skills
• Self-directed able to work independently
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs consistently
• MCH, MCLP, and/or MCA certifications highly desirable

Schedule:

• Full-time, approximately 40 hours per week
• Seasonal position, running from mid-March through mid-December

Compensation:

• Competitive hourly wage, commensurate with experience and Certifications
• Education reimbursement for ongoing learning
• Paid sick leave and vacation benefits
• Reimbursement for using own vehicle (if applicable)
• Health insurance and 401K retirement benefits

Our office is located within walking distance to the Orange Line/ Sullivan Square in Charlestown. Offshoots Inc. compensates employees with salaries at the top of the industry. Workday is from 6:00am to 3:00pm on weekdays. Flexible hours possible. No weekend or holiday work requirements. If you are interested, please send your letter of interest, resume, and work references to Offshoots, Inc. at [e-mail] and to Mark Delaney, Director of Operations, email: [e-mail]