Green Roof Horticulture Specialist

Hours: Full-Time (32-45 hrs/week) Seasonal
Compensation: $23-26/hr, depending upon relevant experience
Overtime: Time-and-a-half
Benefits: PTO, Health Leave, Paid Holidays, Meals Stipend, Telephone Reimbursement, Health/Gym Reimbursement, Gear Stipend
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Recover seeks qualified applicants for the full-time, seasonal Horticulture Specialists between the periods April/May and September/October 2026
. This is a dynamic role responsible for performing, though not limited to, the following tasks:

• Assist in the hands-on installation, maintenance, and remediation of green roof accounts, incl. planting, weeding, pruning, adjusting/installing irrigation, fertilizing, controlling pests/diseases, and related work
  • Work independently or with a team on jobsites, as needed and appropriate.
  • Provide a high level of detail and horticulture expertise while completing tasks efficiently and maintaining best safety practices.
  • Includes pre-visit loading/prep, onsite horticulture work, and post-visit clean-up, including unloading tools and materials required for the day’s work.
  • Communicate any concerns regarding condition/health of plants and/or green roof system to Lead Horticulturist and treat for pests, diseases, etc. using our organic plant management protocols as assigned. Document progress and problems.
  • Test irrigation systems during every maintenance visit. Contact Lead Horticulturist for irrigation adjustments/repairs.
• Help develop our best practices and troubleshoot site-specific challenges as needed.
• Provide general assistance to the Director of Horticulture, Horticulture Manager, and Lead Horticulturists as needed.
• Clearly communicate with external parties, incl. clients, vendors, subcontractors, as needed.
• Off-site work includes plant and material pick-ups from nurseries and maintaining tools.
• Administrative work includes writing maintenance reports, updating site manuals, and researching/providing plant recommendations for green roof projects.
• Identify and communicate jobsite, departmental, and/or HR-related concerns.
• Help maintain a clean and safe work environment on job sites, in the office/shop, and in Recover vehicles.
• Be a positive and professional ambassador and productive team member of Recover Green Roofs.

• Horticultural – 2 years of hands‑on experience preferred in horticulture or landscaping, specifically working with perennials, annuals, trees, and shrubs
• 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 growth habits, overwintering practices, soil/water/feeding needs, etc.
• Knowledge of plant pathology and organic pest management
• Irrigation – Hands‑on experience with automated irrigation systems, incl. drip and overhead systems
• Must be reliable with a strong ability to both take direction and work independently
• Must be flexible/adaptable, including to scheduling adjustments
• Must have excellent powers of communication and critical thinking skills
• Must be comfortable using or learning to use GSuite and/or other technological platforms
• 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. This role requires daily city driving, oftentimes to multiple sites per day, and occasionally long travel days.

• Must be comfortable working on roofs and handling and climbing all types of ladders under adverse weather conditions (sun, heat, wind, rain)
• Must be able to bend, squat, kneel, stand, and walk for extended periods of time and to navigate uneven grounds and stairs evenly.
• 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

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