Ecological Maintenance Crew Lead - Green Infrastructure

Ecological Maintenance Crew Lead (GI Crew Lead)

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 in greater Boston. This includes invasive plant management and native restoration planting on conservation lands, numerous residential sites, and urban green infrastructure. Green infrastructure projects are in all phases of development; from planning, installation, maintenance and monitoring.

Parterre Ecological is currently seeking a Green Infrastructure Crew Lead (GI Crew Lead) to help us grow and provide field-based leadership on green infrastructure projects in greater Boston and Somerville. The main responsibilities of the GI Crew Lead will be to organize aspects of installation and maintenance on multiple locations around greater Boston. The GI Crew Lead will oversee Field Technician(s) with daily scopes of work; provide onsite guidance for green infrastructure management; mobilization and safety when working in Rights of Way, proper tool use; invasive plant management techniques; and native planting strategies and stewardship.

Responsibilities:

• Perform and lead proper methods of Green Infrastructure installation, inspection, and stewardship in greater Boston 2-3 days per week through the season.
• Engage and coordinate community groups, volunteers, and other groups to plan, implement, and maintain green infrastructure sites
• Oversee and work alongside Field Technicians in the field on multiple project sites throughout work week
• Attend scheduled bi-weekly meetings with clients as appropriate
• Communicate daily with Project Manager to anticipate and plan for projects in multiple phases of development
• Maintain the highest standard of timeliness, cleanliness and organization of tools, trucks, and safety standards for Field Technicians
• Guide Field Technicians in the identification of native and invasive plant species and best horticultural maintenance practices
• Review and evaluate written Field Notes and Monitoring of sites
• Work across varied sites, occasionally in inclement weather conditions, in areas that often contain hazards

Qualifications:

• National Green Infrastructure Certification (NGICP) preferred, or ability to obtain certification during the first available training session
• Demonstrated capacity to lead and inspire staff
• Ability to collaboratively organize and prioritize scopes of work for field crews with emphasis on managing green infrastructure sites
• Knowledge and field identification of native and invasive plant species
• Willingness to continue education and acquire Massachusetts Certified Horticulturist (MCH), Massachusetts Association of Landscape Professionals (MALP) or equivalent certifications in green industry 

About the Position:

The GI Crew Lead position with Parterre Ecological is a seasonal full-time position (typically March - December) with limited winter hours.

Parterre offers seven (7) days of earned sick leave and four (5) paid holidays, plus one (1) paid company summer outing. There is a retirement program with company match, an Open Book bonus program earning additional pay, medical/dental insurance, training, and educational reimbursement. 

The position will include access to a company truck with necessary tools.

Location(s):
Main office in Billerica. Project locations are around greater Boston.