Ecological Tech Garden Maintenance - Cape Cod

Parterre Garden has an Ecological Field Technician/ Garden Maintenance position available at our new Cape Cod branch for a dedicated, reliable, and independent team member. You'll be creating, maintaining, and sustaining gardens for clients who appreciate our professional level of artistry. Join for great benefits, competitive wages, and a friendly team.

Description

Field Technician- Ecological Tech/ Garden Maintenance Position

Parterre Ecological integrates principles of ecology and horticulture to protect, promote and restore native plant communities.

Parterre Ecological is dedicated to the planning, implementation, and maintenance of a wide range of ecological restoration projects across Cape Cod. This includes invasive plant management and native restoration planting on conservation lands, urban green infrastructure sites, and numerous residential properties. We seek to restore wetland, woodland, wildflower meadow, coastal bank, and other natural areas. Projects are in all phases of development; from Ecological planning, restoration, installation, maintenance and monitoring.

Parterre Ecological is currently seeking a Field Technician to join us in the implementation of diverse ecological restoration projects. The Field Technician will engage in invasive plant management, native plant restoration practices, and traditional garden maintenance. The Field Technician should have a horticultural background, be confident with identification of invasive, native, and ornamental plant species, comfortable performing strenuous labor outdoors, and be capable of working independently.

Responsibilities:

• Invasive plant management, including removal of invasive vegetation utilizing manual, mechanical and chemical applications
• Native plant restoration techniques, including planting trees, shrubs, perennials; sowing seed; and, installing live stakes
• Traditional garden maintenance, including weeding, pruning, transplanting, fertilizing, and dead-heading.
• Work outdoors across varied terrain in inclement weather conditions in areas that often contain poison ivy, ticks, and other natural area hazards
• Document daily field activities and write Field Notes to clients

Qualifications:

• Passion for plants and working outdoors with strong horticultural skills
• Knowledge of New England native plant communities and invasive plant species
• Knowledge of traditional garden plants and maintenance practices
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites in personal vehicle with Parterre provided tools, equipment, and uniforms. Company vehicle provided after training period.
• Ability to collaboratively organize and prioritize scopes of work
• Experience with and willingness to learn varied native planting and restoration techniques
• Acquire DOT Medical Card the first 7 days of hire and receive vehicle and equipment training first 30 days of hire at Parterre direction and expense

About the Position:

The Field Technician position with Parterre Ecological is a seasonal full-time position (typically March - December). With five (5) days of earned sick leave and four (4) paid holidays, plus one (1) paid company summer outing. Parterre offers a retirement program with company match, an Open Book bonus program earning additional pay, medical/dental insurance, training, and annual educational reimbursement.

Locations(s):

Project locations across Cape Cod

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Commensurate with experience

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience and License Requirements

• Horticulture or a related field (optional)
• Invasive plant management (optional)
• MA driver’s license (optional)