The Town of Wellesley Department of Public Works is seeking an Assistant Superintendent for the Park and Tree Division. Under the direction of the Park and Tree Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent is responsible for the management and implementation of the Park and Tree Program. The incumbent plans, schedules and directs the day to day operations of the Park and Tree Program and serves as advisor and liaison in coordinating programs with other Town boards and commissions, and members of the public. In the absence of or as delegated by the Park and Tree Superintendent, the incumbent also serves as Town Arborist and Deputy Tree Warden for the Natural Resources Commission and is responsible for the administration of MGL Chapters 45, 87 & 132.

Requirements

 BS degree in Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Park Administration or equivalent; a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Arboriculture and Landscape Management or equivalent; Massachusetts Pesticide License for Right of Ways Category #40; Massachusetts Certified Arborist, Massachusetts Certified Landscape Professional or International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist; training and/or experience in hazard tree identification and training and/or experience in electric distribution tree clearance programs. A working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, email and Internet, along with effective leadership skills, experience in dealing with the public, the ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing and strong time management and organizational skills are also required. 

Preferred

Valid MA Class B CDL, hoisting engineer’s license, knowledge of GIS, knowledge in lake management and treatment techniques, knowledge in Athletic Field and Playground Equipment Maintenance Programs, experience in dealing with the media, making technical presentations at professional and public meetings and testifying as an expert witness.

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $70,100 - $107,300 DOQ with benefits. To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to the Department of Public Works as a Word or PDF document to dpwhr@wellesleyma.gov by Monday, September 18, 2023.

BRISTOL COUNTY AGRICULTURAL HIGH SCHOOL

FOREMAN: PLANT SCIENCE

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the daily care and maintenance of the campus grounds. Example responsibilities include maintenance of: athletic fields, lawns, meadows, plantings, container nursery, roadways, nature trails, irrigation systems, greenhouses. The Landscape Foreperson is directly involved with snow removal. Responsibilities will also include preventive maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment utilized in those duties. The Landscape Foreperson is responsible for student worker oversight, safety and training, in addition to record keeping. May be assigned to any campus wide maintenance project as per direction of the facilities Director, Landscape,Arboriculture, or Floriculture department chairperson and/or designee.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of three years in a supervisory capacity in the field(s) of, landscape maintenance/construction, nursery production, greenhouse management, arboriculture or related fields. The following credentials will be preferred:

• Associate Degree or higher in Horticulture
• MCLP/MCH is preferred
• ISA Certification is preferred
• Satisfactory completion of Green School is preferred
• Two Years to receive certifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven ability to organize and supervise student-aged work crews.
• Proven expertise in grounds maintenance and common plant identification.
• Proven expertise in the operation of landscape equipment, maintenance and repairs.
• Athletic and Lawn area Turf Management
• Working knowledge of nursery operations, handling plant material, landscape construction and greenhouse management.
• Proven ability to develop work schedules, preventive maintenance management, communication through technology (basic Google and Microsoft skills required).
• Proven ability to manage and repair irrigation systems.
• Proven ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Basic record keeping skills (student payroll, preventive maintenance records, spray records, inventory etc.).
• Valid driver’s license – CDL preferred
• Valid Massachusetts Pesticide Applicators License.
• Hoisting License 2a, 1c
• Assist vocational instructors in vocational education related activities.
• Willingness to learn and be part of a team.

COMPENSATION

As per 7 Step pay scale – Job Group 14. Paid earned sick leave, vacations, holidays and personal days as per Bristol County Agricultural H.S. Support Staff Contract.

TIME LINE

Please submit your letter of interest and qualifications for the position to:

Ryan Miranda, Facilities Director (Rmiranda@bcahs.com)
Bristol County Agricultural High School
135 Center Street, Dighton, MA 02715 Fax (508)669-6747

Bristol County Agricultural High School is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dighton, MA 02715: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

APPLY ON INDEED.

Who we are:  

Flora Explora is located in Walpole, MA and we make the world a more beautiful place! This position requires an entrepreneurial spirit and a "can do" attitude. We work under tight production deadlines with live plants and flowers. Efficient work methods, vendor relationships and sourcing are key to our success. We deliver high end, quality indoor and outdoor seasonal plantings to Greater Boston commercial properties (Hotels, high end residential towers, Class A commercial office buildings). Design & implement training systems to support the team and take Flora Explora to the next level. We are a small company looking for someone who can wear a lot of hats and help to handle all aspects of the business.

What we are looking for: 

Do you thrive on logistics, production & mentoring the team? This is a new position for an "A" player in a successful, woman owned business. Looking for a highly organized, detail oriented Manager to take over operational responsibilities from the owner so she can focus on sales and strategic planning. Your primary focus will be day to day operations, logistics, production, planning, purchasing and scheduling. Business management and technology experience required. Horticultural or landscape enhancement experience helpful. Ability to prioritize and adapt easily to change.

Job requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• A minimum of 3 years Operations experience
• Purchasing/sourcing 
• Team building and training 
• Proficient in implementing business Technology
• Scheduling and logistics  
• Lives within 45 minutes to Walpole MA
• Bilingual a plus but not required
  

Benefits:  Salary based upon experience, Health, Dental, PTO, 401K, 401K Matching

Who we are: Jaxtimer Landscaping, LLC specializes in total property management of fine homes and estates on Cape Cod. Our team is comprised of highly skilled and motivated professionals dedicated to providing the highest quality service to our clients. 

Who we are looking for: We are currently seeking quality landscape professionals for a full-time or seasonal positions on one of our landscape crews.

We are willing to train if you are willing to learn!

Our compensation package includes opportunities for a sign on bonus, paid time off, matching 401k, health insurance, bonus incentive programs, employee referral programs, paid education and much more.

Please reach out to careers@jaxtimer.com or call the office at 508-778-6466

Greener Horizon, Middleboro MA

Greener Horizon is hiring for our Horticultural Crew. This position provides support for the lead Horticulturalist in all tasks providing professional care of high-end landscapes.

All applicants must be willing and able to work full days outside in varying weather conditions, including some weekends. This position is physical and requires strenuous physical activity at times.

We offer competitive wages based on experience, overtime, optional health insurance, assistance and training for certifications and licenses, 401k, and a great working environment

Requirements:

• Attention to detail and a commitment to excellence
• Ability to work with a team
• Strong work ethic and a willingness to work in all weather extremes
• Comfortable learning how to and operating small power equipment
• Pass a pre-employment drug test
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Love of the outdoors and garden spaces

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of gardens and landscapes
• Care of woody, perennial, and annual plants
• Container and ground plantings and maintenance
• Installing seasonal plantings and displays

Benefits:

• Employer sponsored health insurance
• Paid time off, and 401k employer match
• Competitive compensation based upon experience
• Referral program

$20-$22/hour depending on experience

Resume can be sent to Nicole Nerino, Horticultural Manager

nicole.nerino@greenerhorizon.com

Greener Horizon, Middleboro MA

Greener Horizon is hiring a Horticultural Specialist. This position provides support for the Horticultural Manager in all tasks providing professional care of high-end landscapes. Ideal candidates would be comfortable leading their own jobs and crew members.

All applicants must be willing and able to work full days outside in varying weather conditions, including some weekends. This position is physical and requires strenuous physical activity at times.

We offer competitive wages based on experience, overtime, optional health insurance, assistance and training for certifications and licenses, 401k, and a great working environment.

Requirements:

• Horticultural knowledge and plant experience required
• Be able to obtain a DOT, have a clean driving record, and willingness to drive oversized vehicles
• Attention to detail and a commitment to excellence
• Ability to work both independently and with a team
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Strong work ethic and a willingness to work in all weather extremes
• Comfortable learning how to and operating small power equipment
• Pass a pre-employment drug test
• Love of the outdoors and garden spaces

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of gardens and landscapes
• Care of woody, perennial, and annual plants
• Container and ground plantings and maintenance
• Creating seasonal plantings and displays
• Communicating with clients when needed and relaying requests to supervisors

Benefits:

• Employer sponsored health insurance
• Paid time off, and 401k employer match
• Competitive compensation based upon experience
• Referral program
• Training and advancement opportunities

$24-$26 based on experience

Resume can be sent to Nicole Nerino, Horticultural Manager

nicole.nerino@greenerhorizon.com

Harris Lawn & Landscape, Worcester, MA

We are looking for a motivated detail oriented individual who enjoys working outdoors to join our landscape construction crews. Leadership and team member positions available. Opportunity for development and growth within our fast growing company is available.

We have been proudly serving Worcester and surrounding community for 5 years now. We provide quality service and deliver first class results. We believe in enriching lives through the outdoors. As a part of many organizations including NALP, MCLP, and SIMA we always strive to improve and better ourselves to deliver superior service to our clients. We maintain 5 star ratings across all online platforms and look to hire only the best employees the industry has to offer. With many competitive benefits and perks, we know you will be happy here. Come build a lasting career with a company that appreciates your hard work and attention to detail!

We are NOT looking for general laborers. We are looking for those who have a passion for the outdoors to join our award winning team.

To be considered for the job we ask all applicants to fill out an application at www.harrislawn.com/apply

Daily tasks include the following

• Pre/Post use inspection of truck, trailer & equipment
• Preform landscape construction work to include paver patios, retaining walls, plant installation, lawn installations, landscape lighting, drainage, and other general landscape work.

• Perform basic maintenance of equipment and small repairs in the field as needed
• Perform snow removal and salting during the winter

The right candidate will have the following

• Knowledgeable and proficient in the field of landscape construction
• A strong passion for and dedication to the landscape industry

• Understand the importance of quality of work and have the attention to detail to provide this
• Willingness to collaborate and step up as a leader
• Willingness to communicate openly with direct employees and managers
• Ability to meet company cleanliness standards and monitor the quality of work
• Actively seeks out industry knowledge and training along with leadership and personal development

• For snow removal: have the flexibility to work around the weather and ability to work long hours preforming snow removal services. Nights, weekends and overtime will be required dependent on the timing of the weather.

Other requirements include

• 3+ years of related experience
• Valid drivers license and clean record
• MA DOT card or the ability to obtain one
• Ability to drive truck and trailer combination (preferred)
• Experience operating skid steers and compact excavators (preferred)

• MA Hoisting License (preferred)
• OSHA 10/30 (preferred)
• Applicants with military experience encouraged to apply

This is a full-time seasonal position. Snow removal services and winter work during the off season. Average work day is 10 hours for approx. 50 hours a week. Time and a half over 40 hours. The occasional Saturday will be required based on weather and other delays. Paid sick/vacation. Paid training and development available. Paid holidays. Tuition reimbursement for industry related courses. 401k and many other company benefits.

Competitive wages based on experience. Room to grow within company. Come join a fast growing company that appreciates hard work and attention to detail!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $30 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Overtime

Experience:

• Landscape construction: 3 years (Required)
• Landscape maintenance: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• DOT Medical card? (Preferred)

Landscaping by J. Michael

* Minimum of 5 years foreman experience, Planting and Hardscape experience required, Must have a minimum of a Massachusetts valid drivers license, DOT medical card and OSHA 10/30 (or achieve with 30 days of hire, Hydranlic license a plus. MCLP certification desired.

Base pay: $30 per hour to $65 per hour (prevailing wage) We offer a full benefit's package as well. 2 Positions available. Serious inquires only.

To apply, visit our website: landscapingbyjmichael.com or Send resume to careers@landscapingbyjmichael.com

EEO Employer

Contact Information

Michael Lesher, MCLP

mlesher@landscapingbyjmichael.com

Ahronian Landscaping & Design, Inc.

Ahronian Landscaping and Design was founded 37 years ago. We are a family-run residential outdoor living design, build, and maintenance company in the Metrowest Area. Our core values are integrity, creativity, and teamwork. Our company works in high-end neighborhoods and does quality work.

We are excited to hire 1 Softscape Foreman and 2-3 team members. You would be working on plantings, lawn installations, spring clean ups, pruning, and fall cleanup projects.

Foremen start their day at 7AM at the office where they will clock in and begin preparing for the day. Team members start at 7:30AM, they will leave the yard and head to site. The day typically ends at 5pm, and you will clock out at the office. We typically work 6 days a week during the spring and Fall. July and August are 5-day weeks. We offer plowing hours during the winter.

Benefits include:

• Salary Based on experience.
• 401K
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Contact Information
Mark Ahronian
mark@ahronian.com

Princeton Scapes

Company Description:

Princeton Scapes provides Worcester, Middlesex and Norfolk County residents and businesses with property maintenance, design/build, irrigation, snow/ice removal, and lawn care. We are comprised of a diverse group of passionate, dedicated professionals and are looking for like-minded individuals to join our growing team.

Job Description:

Are you an experienced landscape construction crew leader with expertise in excavation, site work, building retaining walls, grading, planting trees & shrubs, and installing pavers and dry laid stone? Do you have experience with sprinkler repair, irrigation, lighting, seeding, installing sod, and all details of landscape construction?

Are you able to lead a team and run a project from start to finish?

Can you operate a mini excavator, mini loader, skid steer, dump trucks with trailers, and use a demo saw? Do you possess knowledge of all types of plant material (trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals)?

If you said yes to all the above questions, then you are who we are looking for! See more details below.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience running a landscape construction team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Ability to drive a truck with a trailer
• Ability to accurately complete daily paperwork
• Customer service skills
• Desire to learn and improve
• Plant ID knowledge
• Production/Management skills
• Ability to review plans/designs with manager prior to start of job to determine labor, equipment & material needed and to decide the most efficient method for implementing a project within the estimated budget
• Supervise daily production of assigned jobs
• Manage daily construction production of assigned crew
• Assist with material selection & purchasing for projects
• Safely move equipment to and from job sites
• Establish grades with transit
• Perform snow plowing between Dec-March
• Manage and exceed customer expectations
• Communicate with manager throughout the day and provide updates on job status
• Communicate all client requests to the manager prior to performing additional work
• Assist in providing motivation, leadership, coaching, training, supervision & support for all construction staff
• Help staff develop within the company
• Clean and organize truck and trailer on a weekly basis
• Follow equipment repair requests procedure. Adhere to and enforce all safe driving and equipment policies and procedures
• Wear all required PPP including, but not limited to gloves, eye, and ear protection, and ensure that crew members wear and use all safety gear.

Benefits:

• Hourly compensation depending on experience (starting range of $30 +) + OT.
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• The average workday is a 9-hour shift M-F.
• Weekends only if behind schedule or for bad weather day make ups.

If interested please call the office at 978-422-0420 or email chip@princetonscapes.com to set up a time to meet.

Contact Information
Charles Sorblom, MCLP
chip@princetonscapes.com