Horticultural Crew Leader

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Start Date: Immediately  Compensation: 65,000 - 70,000

Trillium Landscape Design is a boutique rooftop and garden design/installation firm based in New York City. We are currently seeking a professional urban gardener/horticulturist who not only possesses a strong landscape background and comprehensive understanding of plants and plant care but also a strong sense of aesthetics and a passion for urban garden maintenance and installations. 

The candidate will need to be hands on and have the ability to lead through strong communication and organization.        

Responsibilities/Duties

  • Experienced in providing guidance, instruction, direction and leadership to a group of gardeners for the purpose of achieving aligned results.
  • Willingness to be hands on and to lead by example.
  • Extensive knowledge in plant, weed, disease and insect identification and plant health care.
  • A well-developed skill set in planting, pruning shrubs/trees, dividing perennials, training, staking, deadheading annuals/perennials and overall garden maintenance/plant healthcare.
  • Experienced with organic sprays, rooftop soil/soilless mediums/mixtures and fertilizer requirements.
  • Experienced in rooftop irrigation troubleshooting, set up, repairs, spring startups and winterization.
  • Understanding of landscape lighting systems and the ability to take on minor repairs and timer issues.
  • Mastery all planting techniques and an eye for design.
  • Experienced in estimating labor hours and materials.
  • Observatory skills to recognize and prioritize horticultural work to be completed per site and to keep accurate records.  
  • A positive personality that is focused on building a culture of respect and possess a strong work ethic.

Qualifications/Requirements

  • A minimum of 3 years of Education in Horticulture.  A minimum of 7 years in the field 
  • Professional Experience in Urban Gardening, Landscape Maintenance and Installation in NYC.   
  • Experienced in Urban gardening, navigating NYC subways and city traffic.  
  • Patience and calm in an urban setting   
  • Excellent time management and computer skills. (Proficient in Word, Proficient in MS Office, MS Word and Excel)
  • Must be punctual.   
  • Must be able to carry 50 lb.   
  • Must have the ability to work in all types of weather.  
  • A valid Driver’s License and the ability to drive a box truck throughout NYC.    

Additional Information

We Offer

  • Compensation packages commensurate with experience and qualifications.   
  • Trillium Landscape Design is an equal opportunity employer.   
  • We are committed to a diverse and inclusive environment.   
  • Paid Holidays/Vacation/Sick Days and transportation expense.

To Apply
Send resume and cover letter to Dan@nyctrillium.com
for immediate consideration. NO Phone call, please.  Candidates without experience will not be considered. 

Contact Information

Trillium Landscape Design
Contact Name: Daniel Hunter
Email: Dan@nyctrillium.com