Horticulture Specialist

Somerville MA

Description

Recover seeks a qualified applicant for the full-time, year-round position of Horticulture Specialist. This is a dynamic role responsible for, though not limited to performing, the following tasks: • Assist in the hands-on installation, maintenance, and/or remediation of green roof projects, incl. planting, weeding, irrigation installation/adjustment, and related work on extensive/intensive green roof systems, planters, meadows, and interiorscapes, as required, applicable, and appropriate based on project needs. • Carry out standard horticultural practices, including but not limited to weeding, planting, pruning, fertilizing, and controlling pests/diseases. • Provide support to the Horticulture Director and leadership/direction to horticulture team members during site maintenance visits and planting days when Director is not present. • 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. The Horticulture Foreperson is expected to complete tasks efficiently while following best safety practices and meeting our quality standards. Minimum Qualifications • Horticultural –Must have at least 1 years of hands-on experience in horticulture or landscaping, specifically working with perennials, trees, shrubs, and tropical indoor plants. • Degree in Horticulture, Environmental Science, Forestry, Agroecology, Landscape Design, etc. a plus. • Experience working with New England's plant palettes and environments. • Knowledge of plant pathology and organic pest management. • Knowledge of plant growth habits, overwintering practices, soil/water/feeding needs, etc. • Irrigation – Hands-on experience with automated irrigation systems, incl. drip and sprinkler irrigation. • Must be comfortable 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. • Must have excellent powers of communication and critical thinking skills. • Must have an innate attention-to-detail and the ability to self-pace. • Must have good references that can attest to your work ethic. • Valid driver’s license with comfort driving and parking in Boston. Work Environment & Physical Demands • Must be comfortable working on roofs under adverse weather conditions (sun, heat, wind, rain). • Must be comfortable 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. • Occasional scheduled work required on evenings, weekends, and holidays. • Handling of and/or exposure to potentially hazardous materials. We are a small but growing Boston-based green roofing company working with clients to design, build, and maintain rooftop gardens, amenity spaces, roof decks, and farms throughout New England. Recover works with a wide array of clients - from universities to private residences to restaurants. If you're passionate about plants, sustainable building, New England, and working with a rad group of people, this is a special opportunity to grow with a great company. Please submit your resume and a brief description of your interests and availability to maintenanceATrecovergreenroofs.com, subject heading “Applications for Horticulture Specialist”.