Job description

Fine Gardener / Horticulturist

Entry and Mid-level

Who we are:

Terrascapes is a full-service landscape design, build, and maintenance firm that works throughout Greater Boston and surrounding areas. Incorporating sustainable land stewardship philosophies, we create gardens that reflect our customers’ unique lives, that are inspired by natural beauty, that provide a sense of meaning, and that enhance and support our environment. We strive to provide expert, high-quality service through a customer and environmental-centric approach.

We strongly value environmental sustainability, education, innovation, integrity, and people. We approach our work through the lens of responsible land stewardship and are passionate about protecting the environment, planet and its peoples.

Our Culture

We value our employees and co-workers as family. We have a great team who enjoys the people they work with. Our team is committed to and passionate about sustainable landscape practices that improve both environmental and human health. We love learning and whole-heartedly support professional development for our team! We regularly attend classes, conferences, and industry-sponsored field trips.

Do you like to get involved in your community and give back to the world? We do! Terrrascapes donates back to the communities in which we live through service and volunteerism throughout the year and we provide opportunities for our employees to do so as well! Terrascapes is a place that cares about its employees, its community, and about creating a place where people want to come to work every day.

We have some great benefits!

• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement and car detailing
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Professional Development
• Education stipend used for webinars and weekend workshops up to $300
• Support in pursuing industry certificates such as licenses, MCH, Northeast Organic Farming Association's Organic Land Care Program (NOFA OLC)
• Company Paid Field Trip Days

We want to hear from you!

We are hiring all levels of gardeners to join our team for 2023! Our Fine Gardeners love working outdoors where they are immersed in nature, tending to the needs of plants, gardens, and landscapes. Gardeners can expect full, satisfying days where there is always something new to learn, see, or experience! Our highly experienced team leaders provide the opportunity for our gardeners to learn about our organic and sustainable approach to the care and maintenance of clients’ properties.

We want someone to join our team who embraces the following work ethic:

• Flexibility and adaptability with job assignments
• Enjoys working hard, a sense of accomplishment and ‘getting the job done’
• Enjoys creativity and has an artistic eye and an attention to detail.
• Has a passion for plants.
• Is environmentally and ecologically conscious.
• Respects their co-workers as deeply as we do our clients.

Our approach promotes:

• Organic and sustainable landcare practices with a commitment to the environment.
• Team member health - we deploy noise and fume reduction hand and electric only tools and encourage time off to avoid employee burn-out.
• Compassion towards life challenges - family crisis, medical issues, childcare
• Beautification through best gardening practice.
• Education continually through field training, seminars, workshops and trade conferences.
• Forward thinking and problem solving

Terrascapes employees are dedicated and driven. We work best as a team, knowing that collaboration leads to innovation and the best customer experience. We are looking for hardworking colleagues to join us and help us stay at the forefront of our industry. If you are looking for a place to challenge yourself, be valued as family, where your work contributes to improving the world around you, and learn more about the craft of fine horticulture and gardening, then Terrascapes is your place!

Qualified candidates for this role will have the following:

• Entry level gardeners
• 2 years professional horticulture experience
• Knowledge of common ornamental perennials and shrubs and their care
• Understands use of common gardening tools

• Mid-level gardeners
• 3+ years professional horticultural experience as a Fine Gardener
• 2 or 4 year degree in horticulture or closely related field
• Strong plant identification skills
• Proficient in use of a broad array of gardening tools
• Industry certifications are a big plus: MCH, AOLCP, MLP, MDAR Pesticide Applicator License, etc.

• Clean driving record and reliable car
• Ability to work outdoors
• Ability to lift 40lbs

Compensation and Job Details

• This is a full-time job, 40hrs/wk, 8.5 hr days (including an unpaid ½ hr lunch), with possibility of occasional overtime
• Saturday work about 1 week per month
• Entry Level - $20-$23
• Mid Level - $24-$26

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Needham, MA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Gardening: 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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