Greenhouse Gardener and Plant Propagator

Mount Auburn; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a Greenhouse Gardener to support plant production and care across the greenhouse, nursery, and cut flower garden. Responsibilities include cultivation, propagation, bouquet assembly, pest monitoring, and seasonal maintenance.

The role requires 40 hours per week on-site, a driver’s license, and horticulture experience; pesticide licensing or willingness to obtain within six months is also expected.

Qualifications

• Driver’s license required.
• One year of greenhouse or nursery work experience required.
• One year of horticulture/gardening experience required.
• Ability to use radio communications equipment.
• Massachusetts Pesticide License or willingness to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Cares for plant material in greenhouse, nursery, outdoor flower gardens, and annual beds on property, including planting, irrigation, weeding, pruning, staking, stepping up, and mulching.
• Propagates plants by seed, cutting, or division and labels plants, records propagation data.
• Assembles and delivers floral tribute bouquets for Cemetery clients and Gift Shop; may drive Mount Auburn vehicle off site.
• Scouts for pests, diseases, and other plant issues and reports them to Greenhouse/Nursery Manager; applies pesticides as directed.
• Cleans greenhouses, hoophouses, and nursery; assists with maintenance of infrastructure (shade cloth, poly).
• Removes snow and ice from the greenhouse/nursery during winter; supports other duties as needed.
• Guides volunteers and assists other Cemetery departments as requested by the Greenhouse/Nursery Manager.

Skills

Driver's license

Greenhouse experience

Horticulture experience

Radio operations

Pesticide license

Education

Certificate or degree in Horticulture

Massachusetts Pesticide License or willingness to obtain within 6 months

Job description

Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a Greenhouse Gardener to support plant production and care across the greenhouse, nursery, and cut flower garden. Responsibilities include cultivation, propagation, bouquet assembly, pest monitoring, and seasonal maintenance.

The role requires 40 hours per week on-site, a driver’s license, and horticulture experience; pesticide licensing or willingness to obtain within six months is also expected.