POSITION: LANDSCAPER / LABORER

POTTED UP is a landscape firm offering garden design, installation and fine garden maintenance services.

We seek an outgoing, pro-active, hands-on person who is a lover of nature and enjoys being outside while being part of a team. We celebrate and reward hard work and commitment. This is an entry level position with growth potential.

We provide the knowledge, tools, uniform and transportation.

Job Title: Landscaper / Laborer

Responsibilities:

• Support gardening team in the installation and maintenance of small “city-sized” in-ground & rooftop gardens
• Weed, dead-head, rake, dig, plant, and water gardens throughout the Boston area
• Load and unload trucks with plants and other materials
• Run materials to and from truck
• Keep job sites organized: tools, equipment, plant materials
• Keep trucks organized and clean
• Care of tools and equipment
• Other tasks as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Desire to be a team member and promote a professional, cheerful and respectful work environment with co-workers, clients and vendors
• Ability to work both in a team setting as well as independently
• Punctuality and present a clean, professional work attire daily
• Strong work ethic with a commitment to excellence
• Passion for plants and the environment
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills

Physical Nature of the Job:

• Outdoor gardening work, including heavy lifting, planting and removal of plants, garden supplies, containers, and tools.
• Work is performed in outdoor gardens and roof decks. Often requiring the climbing of multiple flights of stairs or ladders with garden materials/equipment.
• Must be able to Lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to get in/out of trucks, kneel, and bend over
• Work in inclement weather (Heat, humidity, rain, snow, cold)

Experience:

• Gardening or Landscaping for 1-year (preferred)

Pay and Benefits:

• $22.00 - $25.00 per hour, starting hourly wage, two-month review with potential $2.00 per hour raise, based on experience
• Overtime
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation time
• Paid Sick Time
• Year-end bonus, potential
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Horticultural and Safety Training
• Workers comp.

** Potted UP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, handicap or disability.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Boston, MA 02118: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Gardening: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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