Ecological Gardener- Meadow Specialist
- locations
- MA, Medway
- time type
- Full time
- posted on
- Posted 6 Days Ago
- job requisition id
- R321
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Botanica Land Care is the Edible/Ecological gardening division of R.P. Marzilli & Company. Botanica Land Care is a leader in edible gardens and modern ecological land care practices in the Greater Boston area.
Botanica is the 2024 winner of Boston Home Magazines “Best Organic Gardener” award. Our core ethos is to provide regenerative, sustainable, and ecologically driven land care practices. A career at Botanica Land Care is about innovating, collaborating, and expanding your knowledge base while being part of a thriving new industry. We embrace research-based, modern land care practices and look to educate ourselves and others on the importance of these practices.
As an Ecological Gardener (Meadow Specialist) you will be maintaining landscapes with a team of 5-6 Ecological/Edible Gardeners, utilizing land care practices and principles based on NOFA Organic Landcare Program guidelines. This position also requires independent work. A Meadow Specialists’ career is filled with growth, rewarding physical and abstract work through team-oriented goals. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow alongside a small division that prioritizes creative-thinking and dynamic problem solving.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Works under direct supervision of Operations Manager performing Meadow tasks
Works in Meadows and other Invasive reclamation projects
Operates machinery, drives a dump truck occasionally with a trailer
Maintain residential vegetable beds, orchards, and meadows in accordance with each season
Assist lead Edible Gardening Specialist with installation and maintenance of edible gardens when needed
Assist Arborist with pruning and management of orchards
Remove invasive weeds in meadows and monitor meadows under Crew Leader supervision
Maintain organization and cleanliness in vehicle, trailer, yard
Complete daily reports of labor time, materials used.
Thinks creatively to solve problems in the field as they arise
Enforces workplace rules, safety guidelines, and RP Marzilli’s and Botanica’s standards
Must be willing to perform other duties not related to position out of season
General Requirements:
Valid U.S. Driver's License
1-3 years' of meadow maintenance/installation experience in the field or similar ecological land care role; or landscape experience with similar practices
High level of professionalism and ability to help build and maintain the Botanica Land Care vision
Experience driving a dump truck with trailer
Massachusetts Pesticide License, or ability to obtain within 6 months
Horticulture and Meadow plant ID Proficiency
Preferred But Not Required:
NOFA (AOLCP) accreditation or ability to obtain within 1-2 years
Degree in relevant field
The Perks
401(k) plan with company match
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
FSA/HSA
PerkSpot
Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Paid time Off
Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service)
Pay Transparency
Mariani Enterprises LLC is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees with an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Mariani Enterprises LLC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.
Position Range:
$20/HR - $26/HR
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Mariani Enterprises, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Us
Founded in 1985 by Bob Marzilli, R.P Marzilli & Company (Marzilli) is New England’s leading landscape construction firm known for building and maintaining remarkable residential landscapes and hardscapes for discriminating clients. The company has earned a distinct position in the industry, consistently producing award-winning work and forever striving to elevate the landscape profession. The company’s more than 250 landscape professionals work together as collaborative advisors and craftsmen capable of applying their skills to projects of all levels of complexity and scale. Marzilli is well known for its large-scale residential landscape construction, innovative stonework/hardscapes, full-service maintenance and unwavering commitment to quality. The company’s Botanica division offers sustainable, organic, edible gardening, and ecological land care to provide environmentally friendly services. You can find Marzilli’s work throughout Southern New England, Cape Cod, and the Islands.
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