Offshoots Inc. is looking for a Gardener and/or Certified Horticulturist with an interest in organic gardening and sustainable, ecological landscaping to join our fine gardening and maintenance team! We are looking for candidates with prior field experience and strong horticultural knowledge in all aspects of ecological gardening: pruning, pest and disease ID (IPM practices), plant communities, and water/irrigation needs. Team members will be required to carry out instructions from our Lead Horticulturist as well as communicate priorities, plans, expectations, and issues with other staff. Candidates must be independent self-starters able to track hours and take photos to track plant community development on job sites. The job involves working directly with plants, mulch, and irrigation systems.
Daily tasks include: driving to project sites, maintenance of woody trees and shrubs, perennials and annual material, installation of small plant materials, meadow work (identification of weeds and favorable plants, string trimming, herbicide applications), pruning, deadheading, grooming, weeding, edging, organic pesticide and fertilizer application, mulching, spring and fall clean up and debris removal.
Job Requirements:
· Valid Driver’s license, clean driving record
· Pesticide Applicators License or ability to obtain one (fees to be reimbursed)
· Strong observation and communication skills, with a significant interest in organic, sustainable horticultural practices.
· Strong work ethic, proven ability to prioritize effectively, with organizational skills
· Self-directed able to work independently
· Ability to lift 50+ lbs consistently
Benefits:
· Competitive hourly wage, commensurate with experience $25-$35 per hour
· Education reimbursement for ongoing learning
· Paid sick leave and vacation benefits
· Health insurance and 401K retirement benefits
Our office is located within walking distance to the Orange Line/ Sullivan Square in Charlestown. Offshoots Inc. compensates employees with salaries at the top of the industry. Workday is from 6:00am to 3:00pm on weekdays. Flexible hours possible. No weekend or holiday work requirements. If you are interested, please send your resume and work references to Offshoots, Inc. at office@nulloffshootsinc.com and Offshoots Director of Landscape Operations Joe Shafner at joe@nulloffshootsinc.com.