Plant Care Specialist / Horticulturist
Listed on 2026-07-30
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Landscaping, Horticulture, Gardening
Location: Boston
Compensation: $30-$36/hour
Benefits: Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Tool Allowance, Performance Bonus Opportunities
A growing landscape and horticultural services company is seeking an experienced Plant Care Specialist / Horticulturist to join its field operations team. This hands‑on role is responsible for maintaining the health, appearance, and long‑term success of residential and commercial landscape plantings. The ideal candidate is passionate about plants, possesses strong horticultural knowledge, and enjoys working outdoors while delivering high‑quality landscape maintenance and installation services.
Candidates should be comfortable leading small crews, identifying plant health issues, and providing exceptional service to clients.
- Perform horticultural maintenance including pruning, deadheading, weeding, edging, mulching, fertilizing, and seasonal cleanups
- Identify trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, and other landscape plants
- Diagnose plant health issues, including pests, diseases, and environmental stressors, and recommend appropriate treatments
- Install trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and other plant materials according to site plans and project specifications
- Read and interpret landscape plans, planting plans, and design drawings
- Lead and mentor field team members while maintaining quality and productivity standards
Communicate professionally with clients regarding landscape conditions, recommendations, and project updates - Monitor landscape health and proactively identify maintenance needs
- Apply horticultural treatments in accordance with safety and regulatory requirements
- Maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles in safe and organized condition
- 3+ years of horticulture, gardening, landscape maintenance, or related experience
- Strong plant identification skills and working knowledge of ornamental landscape materials
- Experience with planting, pruning, and landscape maintenance best practices
- Ability to identify and address common pest and disease issues
- Experience leading or supervising field crews preferred
- Ability to read and interpret landscape and planting plans
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physical labor
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus
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