Maintenance Crew Leader

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Start Date: Spring 2025  Compensation: $30.00 – $35.00 / hour

Join New York Green roofs in our mission to put more plants on more roofs!  We don’t just build rooftop gardens—we create iconic green spaces that transform urban living with a dedicated team of like-minded professionals.  Guided by our core values - Customers First, Our Team is How We Win, Integrity in All We Do, and Never Compromise Quality - we are a destination company for experienced professionals looking to elevate their careers.

At NYGR your skills will be valued, your career will grow, and your work will have a real, lasting impact.

Why Choose NYGR?

  • Competitive Pay: $30–$35/hour, based on experience.
  • Top-Tier Benefits: Paid lunch breaks, PTO, 8 paid holidays, health insurance, retirement plan, and a generous professional development stipend to support your growth.
  • Growth and Opportunity: Clear paths for advancement within the company
  • Meaningful Work: Join a team that designs and maintains some of NYC’s most awe-inspiring gardens.
  • A Values-Driven Team: Work with people who prioritize excellence, teamwork, and integrity.
  • An Exceptional Team Culture: Be part of a team that inspires you, values your skills, and makes work a place you’ll want to be.

Responsibilities/Duties

  • Lead a team to maintain and elevate rooftop gardens and green roofs with the highest standards of quality.
  • Apply and train on your expertise in planting, pruning, soil care, irrigation and lighting.
  • Collaborate with other divisions in the company.
  • Develop your career path at NYGR.

Qualifications/Requirements

  • 3 Years Minimum professional urban gardening experience as a Crew Leader / Foreman
  • A strong work ethic, professionalism, and a team-oriented mindset
  • Comfortable working outdoors in all conditions and safely on rooftops
  • Experience with irrigation systems, low-voltage lighting and a passion for green infrastructure and sustainable landscape practices
  • A clean driving record and ability to drive a truck in NYC

Preferred:

  • Horticulture Degree
  • Green Roof Experience
  • NYC Experience
  • NYC SST 40 Hour Certification / OSHA Training

Additional Information

Our Commitment To You:

  • A progressive and safe place to work
  • The opportunity to learn and grow your career
  • The opportunity for advancement throughout the company
  • A place on an award-winning team that values its people above all else

Contact Information

New York Green Roofs
Contact Name: Chris Brunner
Email: chris@newyorkgreenroofs.com