POTTED UP is a boutique landscape firm offering landscape design, installation and maintenance services in the city of Boston, MA. Founded in 2007, our award-winning work is customized, inspired and crafted from an array of styles to achieve our client’s landscape goals. We are a fast-growing company and we are excited to offer fun, pro-active landscape professionals an opportunity to build a career at Potted UP.
Horticulturist
A Horticulturist is a vital member of our team and is interested in all aspects of horticulture. From perennial garden installation and plant care to container design, installation and care to exterior property management. Garden services are provided from April 1 to December 15:
Responsibilities:
Work with the team to produce excellent and profitable product
Assist Crew Leader with instructing and directing general gardeners
Opens garden and prepares garden for growing season
Prunes, transplants, dead-heads, weeds, rakes, mulches and performs other tasks as assigned
Apply organic fertilizers according to schedule
Apply IPM strategies
Installs holiday displays
Closes garden and prepared garden for winter season
Uses battery operated equipment
Maintains a clean and orderly job site
Maintains and cares for company equipment and tools
Follows jobs-site and vehicle safety procedures
Attends training classes and seminars as requested by Field Manager
Experienced required for this position:
Posses a positive professional work ethic
2 year residential fine gardening experience
Plant identification and maintenance knowledge, Industry certification (MCLP, MCH), a plus
Professional appearance and strong work ethic
Ability to lift and carry 50 to 75 lbs.
Ability to work in all weather
Massachusetts Driver’s License and comfort driving and parking in Boston
DOT Medical Card
Benefits:
We provide all tools, uniform and transportation. We offer a highly professional, cooperative work environment by promoting a strong sense of teamwork, excellent client relations and a friendly, respectful work environment. Benefits include:
Paid Vacation Time & Holidays
Paid Sick Time
Retirement program with company match (401K)
Annual Performance Bonus Program
Educational and Licensing reimbursement Horticultural and Safety training
