Ecological Crew Member (Botanica Land Care)
R.P Marzilli & Company has an opening for a full-time Ecological Crew Member to work in our Medway, MA location.
ABOUT BOTANICA LAND CARE: Botanica Land Care is a leader in edible gardens and modern ecological land care practices in the Greater Boston area. Our core ethos is to provide regenerative, sustainable, and ecologically driven land care practices. A career at Botanica Land Care is about innovating, collaborating, and expanding your knowledge base while being part of a thriving new industry. At Botanica, our vision is to provide the highest quality edible and ecological land care services in New England. We embrace research-based, modern land care practices and look to educate ourselves and others on the importance of these practices.
ABOUT R.P MARZILLI & COMPANY (PARENT COPMANY): R.P. Marzilli & Company is a renowned landscape contractor that builds and maintains complex ultra-high-end landscapes for our distinguished clients. We are dedicated landscape professionals committed to leading the industry in quality construction and highly satisfied clients.
POSITION SUMMARY: As an Ecological Gardening crew member, you will be working with a team of 3-4 ecological gardeners, this position also requires unsupervised work. You and your crew will represent Botanica Fine Gardens’ innovative approach to ecological and edible land care. Land care practices and principles are based on NOFA Organic Landcare Program guidelines. An ecological gardener’s career is filled with growth, rewarding physical and abstract work through team-oriented goals. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow alongside a small business that prioritizes creative-thinking and dynamic problem solving.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Works under direct supervision of Crew Leaders and Operations manager
Maintain residential vegetable beds, orchards, and meadows in accordance with each season
Assist Lead Vegetable Gardener with installation and maintenance of edible gardens
Assist Arborist with pruning and management of orchards
Remove invasive weeds in meadows and monitor meadows under crew leader supervision
Maintain organization and cleanliness in vehicle, trailer, yard
Implement the Companies Best Management Practices under the supervision of crew leader
Complete daily reports of crew labor time, materials, subcontractors, and extras.
Helps apply problem solving skills to new situations as an integral team member
Enforces workplace rules, safety, and company's vision
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
Valid U.S. Driver’s License
1-3 years’ experience in the field in an organic farming or ecological land care role; or landscape experience with similar practices
High proficiency of professionalism and ability to help build and maintain the Botanica Land Care vision
Experience driving a pick-up truck preferred but not required
Horticulture and Plant ID Proficiency
PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:
NOFA (AOLCP) accreditation or ability to obtain within 1-2 years
Pesticide Applicator’s License Or ability to obtain within 2 years
College degree in Green Industry preferable
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Industry leading compensation including generous bonuses based on company-wide performance
Full benefits including; Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; 401k and match, bonus program, paid time off, flexible spending account, paid time off
Full-time (Late March – Late December) Pay: $18- $23 per hour
Schedule: Monday to Friday, overtime available
To apply for this position, please email your resume or credentials to
rpm-jobs@rpmarzilli.com. Contact us with any questions.
