Head Gardener

Lead Gardener

Position: Lead Gardener

Division: Maintenance

Office Location: West Bridgewater (with jobs in Greater Boston/Newport)

Dennis Port (with jobs on Cape Cod and in Plymouth County)
Summary:

A great opportunity for a gardener to work with a diverse garden portfolio in inspired settings. An ideal candidate will have a firm understanding of production principles and enjoys being constructive in a collaborative environment. This individual will train their team and inform current garden practices on designated properties while working closely for the client and Account Manager.

Responsibilities:

● Be current and implement best practices in horticulture on designated sites.
● Prioritize and implement necessary strategies to ensure productive visits.
● Galvanize and train the garden team in best practices and production.
● Collaborate with the production and Account management team to ensure client expectations are being managed.
● Be able to diagnose and/or strategize disease and pest management on sites as needed.
● Ability to prioritize tasks on sites daily, monthly, and in a season. Communicate this to clients, production team, and account managers.

● Organize and implement strategies to ensure all properties are being managed thoughtfully and properly in accordance with both horticultural and design principles.

● Annual and container design and management alongside garden management.

Qualifications:

● Prior experience in gardening a minimum of 2 full seasons.
● Strong horticultural knowledge base as it relates to horticulture and garden principles.
● Strong attention to detail with ability to think critically and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
● Shows a strong enthusiasm and passion for being creative and working with a team of professionals.
● Self motivated and driven with the ability to work independently as needed.

Physical Demands:

● Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a routine basis.
● Ability to bend and stoop on a continual basis.
● Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions.
● Willingness and ability to work around bees, poison ivy, pollen, thorns and other environmental risks.

Compensation & Benefits:

● Competitive compensation based on experience
● Company Vehicle provided for business purposes
● 401(k) Match
● Medical & Dental Insurance
● Paid Vacation & Holidays
● Company Sponsored Long Term Disability Insurance
● Company Sponsored Life Insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Ability to Relocate:

• Cape Cod, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road