Rooftop Garden Crew Leader - Horticulture Expert

Greenroofs.com, LLC.

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 41,328 - 55,104

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

8 paid holidays

Professional development stipend

Job summary

New York Green Roofs, LLC is seeking a seasoned Horticulture professional to lead a maintenance crew for rooftop gardens in New York City. You will guide hands-on care, irrigation, lighting, and pest management while mentoring teammates and coordinating with account managers to meet site needs.

Your role requires 5+ years in professional horticulture, rooftop experience preferred, and a valid NYC-OSHA related certification.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of professional horticulture experience in landscape maintenance (urban or rooftop strongly preferred).
Pesticide knowledge and experience (apprentice, technician, or applicator license strongly preferred).
A strong work ethic, professionalism, and leadership mindset.

Responsibilities

Lead and support a crew to maintain and elevate rooftop gardens and green roofs at the highest horticultural standards.
Share hands‑on horticultural expertise in planting, pruning, soil care, pest management, irrigation, and lighting.
Mentor and train crew members, raising the bar for quality across every site.
Partner with Account Managers to plan, document, and execute site needs.
Communicate positively and professionally with clients, representatives, building staff, parallel trades, and peers.
Troubleshoot on‑site challenges with efficiency and creativity.
Keep vehicles, tools, and materials organized and ready for use.
Collaborate across company divisions to support innovation and growth.