Horticulturist

The Horticulturist role is responsible for providing quality maintenance of assigned grounds and providing acceptable curb appeal. Maintains the grounds' beautification, which may involve using ladders, pruners, chainsaws, and other equipment. The Horticulturist will travel to properties across our portfolio as needed, including locations throughout Massachusetts, Northern Rhode Island, and Southern New Hampshire.

What you'll do:

• Plant and/or prune shrubs, plants, trees, and flowers
• Maintain grass/lawns; ensure proper irrigation and fertilization
• Ensure proper irrigation of shrubs, grass, flowers, and trees
• Set railroad ties
• Safely operate and maintain power equipment per manufacturer instructions
• Monitor and work with outside contractors and suppliers
• Assist in response to emergency storm situations
• Help with snow and ice management
• Assist with truck deliveries as requested

Required education/experience:

Associate’s or certificate in Horticulture or equivalent combination of education/experience. Demonstrated knowledge of landscaping techniques and processes. Ability to operate various types of power equipment including lawnmowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, pruners, chainsaws and other landscaping equipment. Ability to read, write and communicate in English. Ability to follow detailed instructions. Ability to pass background screening, Drug and Alcohol screening and Physical and Agility tests at time of hire and throughout employment.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.