Horticulture Specialist

Are you passionate about horticulture and environmental sustainability? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a love for working with plants in urban environments? If so, Recover Green Roofs wants to hear from you! We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Horticulture Specialist to join our team and contribute to our mission of creating thriving and sustainable green spaces in urban areas.

Recover Green Roofs has been creating rooftop spaces that people and plants love since 2009. Our award-winning team provides a holistic design-build approach rooted in genuine building knowledge and quality green roof expertise. We are dedicated to ongoing communication and collaboration with various stakeholders, prioritizing ecological design, attention to detail, and long-term customer care on every project.

Learn more about us at: https://www.recovergreenroofs.com/

Recover Green Roofs seeks a qualified applicant for the full-time, seasonal position of Horticulture Specialistwith the potential to become a year-round position. This is a dynamic role.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the hands-on installation, maintenance, and/or remediation of green roof projects, including planting, weeding, irrigation installation/adjustment, and related work on extensive/intensive green roof systems, planters, meadows, and interiorscapes
• Carry out standard horticultural practices, including weeding, planting, pruning, fertilizing, and controlling pests/diseases
• Support the Horticulture Director and provide leadership/direction to horticulture team members during site maintenance visits and planting days
• Provide general assistance to Project Managers, Site Supervisors, and crew, both on and offsite
• Interface with clients to clearly communicate maintenance tasks and protocols
• Help maintain a clean and safe work environment on job sites, in the office/shop, and in Recover vehicles
• Off-site work may include plant sourcing and material pick-ups from local and wholesale nurseries
• Administrative work may include writing maintenance reports, collecting material prices for new build projects, preparing estimates and proposals, training horticulture crew, and researching/providing plant recommendations for new green roof projects

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in horticulture or landscaping, specifically working with perennials, trees, shrubs, and tropical indoor plants
• A degree in Horticulture, Environmental Science, Forestry, Agroecology, Landscape Design, or a related field is a plus
• Experience working with New England's plant palettes and environments
• Knowledge of plant pathology, organic pest management, and plant growth habits
• Hands-on experience with automated irrigation systems, including drip and sprinkler irrigation
• Comfort with using or learning to use Excel, Google Sheets, and/or other technological platforms
• Must be reliable with a strong ability to both take direction and work independently
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and attention-to-detail skills
• A valid drivers license with comfortable driving and parking in Boston
• Work Environment & Physical Demands: working on roofs under adverse weather conditions (sun, heat, wind, rain) and handling and climbing all types of ladders
• Routine and/or frequent lifting of loads up to or greater than 50-75 lbs
• Occasional non-routine overnight travel based on business needs

Salary and Benefits:

• Full Time
• Salary at $23.00 - $26.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
• PTO and Sick Days
• Health & Wellness/Gym Reimbursement
• Continuing Education & Training
• Jobsite Footwear and Gear