Horticulturist & Landscape Maintenance Lead

Conditions. Workplace Diversity, LLC.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University Central Administration is seeking a skilled landscape technician to perform all aspects of landscape maintenance and arboriculture across campus, including tree work, turf care, pruning, and irrigation upkeep.

You will interpret soil analyses, manage composting operations, support sustainability goals, and collaborate with a team to deliver high-quality maintenance while meeting safety and licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Five years of landscape installation and maintenance experience.
• Three years soil management using non-toxic methods.
• Must meet health and licensing requirements listed.

Responsibilities

• Interpret soil analyses and adjust amendment strategies.
• Oversee composting operations and nutrient sourcing.
• Maintain turf, trees, shrubs, and irrigation systems.
• Review landscape plans with focus on sustainability.
• Stakes out ground plans and works as part of a team.
• Install and maintain annuals and perennial gardens.
• Winter care for trees and shrubs including anti-desiccant spraying.
• Supervise property maintenance workers as assigned.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Weed identification

Tree climbing

English communication

Overtime availability

Outdoor work

Horticulture

Education

Massachusetts pesticide license

Massachusetts hydraulic hoisting license

Massachusetts driver’s license

DOT physical

Tools

Aerial lifts

Chain saws

Chippers

Mini-excavators

Skid loaders

Job description

Harvard University Central Administration is seeking a skilled landscape technician to perform all aspects of landscape maintenance and arboriculture across campus, including tree work, turf care, pruning, and irrigation upkeep.

You will interpret soil analyses, manage composting operations, support sustainability goals, and collaborate with a team to deliver high-quality maintenance while meeting safety and licensing requirements.