Edible Gardener (Botanica Land Care)
Botanica Land Care is the Edible/Ecological gardening division of R.P. Marzilli & Company. Botanica Land Care is a leader in edible gardens and modern ecological land care practices in the Greater Boston area.
Botanica is the 2024 winner of Boston Home Magazines “Best Organic Gardener” award. 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. We embrace research-based, modern land care practices and look to educate ourselves and others on the importance of these practices.
As an Ecological Gardener, you will be maintaining landscapes with a team of 3-4 Ecological/Edible Gardeners, utilizing land care practices and principles based on NOFA Organic Landcare Program guidelines. This position also requires independent work. 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 subdivision that prioritizes creative-thinking and dynamic problem solving.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Works under direct supervision of Crew Leaders and Operations Manager
Works under Ecological Field Supervisor in Meadows and Invasive reclamation projects
Maintain residential vegetable beds, orchards, and meadows in accordance with each season
Assist lead Edible Gardening Specialist 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
Complete daily reports of labor time, materials used.
Thinks creatively to solve problems in the field as they arise
Enforces workplace rules, safety guidelines, and RP Marzilli’s and Botanica’s standards
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 level of professionalism and ability to help build and maintain the Botanica Land Care vision
Experience driving a pick-up truck
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 1 year
Degree in relevant field
The Perks
401(k) plan with company match
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
FSA/HSA
PerkSpot
Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Paid time Off
Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service)
Position Range: $19/HR - $23/HR
To apply for this position, please email your resume or credentials to
rpm-jobs@rpmarzilli.com. Contact us with any questions.
