Skilled Landscape Pruner

The Contractor Consultants; Mattapoisett (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

401(k) matching

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Uniforms provided

Training programs

Job summary

Yard Boss Landscape Design is seeking a Skilled Landscape Pruner to ensure the aesthetic and structural health of premium residential plant material on high-end properties in Mattapoisett, MA. You will perform precise hand pruning, daily plant inspections, and implement cultivation techniques to sustain growth and health.

The role emphasizes careful tool maintenance, collaboration with field teams, and delivering pristine properties with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated hands-on experience in hand pruning shrubs and ornamental trees under 15 feet.
• Solid understanding of the landscape industry and ornamental plant care.
• Ability to identify common plant health issues, diseases, and regional pests.
• Strong physical capability to perform active field work in varied outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Execute precision hand pruning for fine shrubs and ornamental trees under 15 feet.
• Inspect plants daily to identify insect damage, disease symptoms, or nutrient issues.
• Apply proper arboricultural techniques to promote long-term plant growth and structural integrity.
• Maintain sharp, clean, and properly disinfected pruning tools to ensure optimal plant health.
• Clean up, collect, and process all debris thoroughly to leave client properties pristine.
• Collaborate with field teams to deliver high-end landscape maintenance results.

Skills

Hand pruning shrubs

Ornamental tree care

Plant health diagnosis

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Skilled Landscape Pruner – Enhance High-End Residential Grounds with Yard Boss Landscape Design

Job Overview

• Company: Yard Boss Landscape Design
• Salary/Pay Rate: $23.00 - $32.00 per hour (Plus Performance-Based Bonus)
• Location: Mattapoisett, MA
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Project Scope: High-End Residential Landscape Maintenance
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: None Required

The Opportunity

You will serve as a key specialist focused on the aesthetic and structural health of premium residential plant material. Working with an employer that prioritizes team member care, you will showcase your expertise on high-end properties. Your detailed craftsmanship will directly elevate outdoor spaces for discerning clients.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Execute precision hand pruning for fine shrubs and ornamental trees under 15 feet.
• Inspect plants daily to identify insect damage, disease symptoms, or nutrient issues.
• Apply proper arboricultural techniques to promote long-term plant growth and structural integrity.
• Maintain sharp, clean, and properly disinfected pruning tools to ensure optimal plant health.
• Clean up, collect, and process all debris thoroughly to leave client properties pristine.
• Collaborate with field teams to deliver high-end landscape maintenance results.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstrated hands-on experience in hand pruning shrubs and ornamental trees under 15 feet.
• Solid understanding of the landscape industry and ornamental plant care.
• Ability to identify common plant health issues, diseases, and regional pests.
• Strong physical capability to perform active field work in varied outdoor environments.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• 2+ years of dedicated landscape pruning experience.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Background servicing high-end residential clients.

Compensation & Benefits

• Weekly pay cycle with performance-based bonus opportunities.
• 401(k) retirement savings program with employer matching.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
• Paid time off covering holidays, vacation, and sick days.
• Ongoing safety, manufacturer, and technical training programs.
• Uniforms and company events provided.

About Us

Yard Boss Landscape Design provides elite residential landscaping services grounded in a people-first mindset. We care deeply for our employees, providing a safe, supportive, and growth-oriented work environment. Learn more at http://yardboss.com/.

Yard Boss Landscape Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.