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  • 22 Mar 2023 8:40 AM | Charissa Sharkey (Administrator)

    Samantha's Gardens

    For us, there’s no better place to be than outdoors, with our hands in the dirt, the sun on our faces, working with plants. Wouldn’t you agree?

    At Samantha’s Gardens, we don’t just want to landscape a home, we want to transform it into an environment our clients will love.

    Samantha’s Gardens is a growing company based in Andover, MA. We service the Greater Boston area as well as parts of Southern New Hampshire. We’re looking to grow our landscape enhancements and maintenance crew. As a Lead Gardener, you will be responsible for training a garden apprentice and managing crews through the use of proper techniques in planting, pruning and fine gardening maintenance. You will work closely with account managers and other lead gardeners on property management and client requests.

    Our team is what makes us who we are and we value our team like family. We work hard and play hard together. And we get to maintain some pretty awesome properties!

    If you are looking for a place to apply your leadership skills and grow your career in the horticultural industry, and you’d like to work in an environment where attention to detail and quality are top priority, then this position could be right for you.

    Why join Samantha’s Gardens?

    • Competitive hourly pay, starting at $25.00 - $27.00/hour, paid bi-weekly
    • Benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and holiday pay
    • Production bonus
    • Company cookouts
    • Opportunities to exercise your creativity
    • Take part in our extra events: Cutting Garden, Flower Shows, Farmer’s Market and Holiday Shoppe
    • Respectful of a healthy work-life balance
    • Company-provided branded apparel
    • Professional equipment and tools
    • Tuition reimbursement for certifications and continuing education with bonus potential
    • Opportunities for employees to grow their career within our company if they demonstrate a strong work ethic, employ creative thinking and manage time and projects efficiently and safely
    • Transportation in company vehicles provided from our shop to job sites.

    Work Schedule

    • Monday to Friday, up to 10-hour shifts (this can vary with overtime available in the peak season), starting between 6:00 and 7:00 am depending on the season. Workdays are finished when the team’s route is complete.
    • Certain Saturdays during our peak season of spring and fall are mandatory.

    Responsibilities:

    • Perform maintenance duties including:
    • Training and managing Garden Apprentices, crew of gardeners, and equipment
    • Loading and caring for tools, equipment and plant material
    • Reading sets of plans and working with lead designer/architect on projects
    • Relaying client communications with Account Managers
    • Designing beautiful containers and annual displays
    • Carrying out small enhancement projects, including garden renovations
    • Planting and transplanting flowers, shrubs, and trees
    • Pruning trees and shrubs
    • Deadheading, pinching, and staking
    • Weeding
    • Practicing fine gardening techniques
    • Cleaning properties of debris with rakes or blowers
    • Keeping trucks and equipment clean and in working order
    • Contributing to our safety culture by wearing assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

    Requirements

    • Uphold the Samantha’s Gardens philosophy and values
    • 4+ years of horticulture experience OR degree/certification in horticulture
    • Be punctual and maintain a regular, dependable attendance record
    • Willingness to learn
    • Being respectful to team members
    • Interact with clients and the public in a friendly and polite manner
    • Availability to work varying hours which may include weekends and overtime
    • Ability to perform physical work in various weather conditions
    • Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds
    • Legal authorization to work in the United States
    • Valid driver's license
    • Pesticide license is preferred

    Contact Information
    Samantha Mannarino
    samantha@samanthasgardens.com

  • 22 Mar 2023 8:39 AM | Charissa Sharkey (Administrator)

    Samantha's Gardens

    For us, there’s no better place to be than outdoors, with our hands in the dirt, the sun on our faces, working with plants. Wouldn’t you agree? 

    At Samantha’s Gardens, we don’t just want to landscape a home, we want to transform it into an environment our clients will love.

    Samantha’s Gardens is a growing company based in Andover, MA, and we are looking to bring on a new Account Manager. We service the Greater Boston area as well as parts of Southern New Hampshire. As an Account Manager, you will be responsible for meeting with new and existing clients, drafting proposals and estimates for new projects, overseeing property maintenance and seasonal requests, and working with gardening crews to ensure client satisfaction while staying on budget. Developing strong client relationships is at the heart of our business, and we are looking for someone who shares that passion with us.

    Our team is what makes us who we are and we value our team like family. We work hard and play hard together. And we get to work on some pretty awesome properties! 

    If you are looking for a place to apply your sales and leadership skills and advance your career in the horticultural industry, and you’d like to work in an environment where attention to detail and quality are top priority, then this position could be right for you.

    Why join Samantha’s Garden?

    • Competitive hourly pay, starting at $27.00 - $29.00/hour, paid bi-weekly

    • Benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and holiday pay

    • Performance bonuses

    • Company cookouts

    • Opportunity to exercise your creativity

    • Take part in our extra events: Cutting Garden, Flower Shows, Farmer’s Market and Holiday Shoppe

    • Respectful of a healthy work-life balance

    • Company-provided branded apparel

    • Professional equipment and tools provided

    • Tuition reimbursement for certifications and continuing education with bonus potential

    • Opportunities for employees to grow their career within our company if they demonstrate a strong work ethic, employ creative thinking and manage time and projects efficiently and safely

    • Company vehicles provided for transportation to job sites. 

     

    Work Schedule

    • Monday to Friday, up to 10-hour shifts (this can vary with overtime available in the peak season), starting between 6:00 and 7:00 am depending on the season. Workdays are finished when the team’s route is complete.

    • Certain Saturdays during our peak season of spring and fall are mandatory.

     

    Responsibilities:

    • Meeting with new and existing clients to discuss their vision for their property

    • Drafting proposals and estimates for new projects

    • Assessing properties and developing annual maintenance contracts 

    • Communicating client requests to management and lead gardeners

    • Coordinating project timelines with management team

    • Training crew members on best practices and property details

    • Managing project execution by working with crews on planting and transplanting trees, shrubs, and flowers

    • Promoting annual maintenance contracts after completion of enhancement projects

    • Overseeing property maintenance and seasonal requests

    • Ensuring client satisfaction while remaining within project budget

    • Reading sets of plans and working with designer/architect on projects

    • Designing beautiful containers and annual displays

    • Practicing fine gardening

    • Contributing to our safety culture by wearing assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

     

    Requirements

    • 2+ years of account management and 4+ years of horticulture experience

    • Strong knowledge of horticultural practices and plant identification

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills required to communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, crews and management.

    • Ability to proactively and independently problem solve as issues arise

    • Experience with leading crews

    • Some experience with disease & insect identification and control preferred, not required

    • Design experience preferred, but not required

    • Uphold the Samantha’s Gardens philosophy and values

    • Being respectful to team members

    • Be punctual and maintain a regular, dependable attendance record

    • Availability to work variable hours which may include weekends and overtime

    • Ability to perform physical work in various weather conditions

    • Legal authorization to work in the United States

    • Valid driver's license

    Contact: Samantha Mannarino
    samantha@samanthasgardens.com


  • 26 Jan 2023 1:34 PM | Anonymous

    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.    

    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

    Chris Arnold
    Hiring Manager, Head Foreman
    401-440-9356
    chris@pottedup.com

  • 26 Jan 2023 1:33 PM | Anonymous

    Paragon Landscape Construction is an established full service landscape construction and maintenance company providing high quality landscapes and service for over 30 years. We are looking for hardworking, self-motivated, team oriented individuals who have a passion for the industry and desire personal and professional growth. Full time position available starting early spring.

    Responsibilities:                                             

    • Experience with mowing, trimming, seasonal cleanups and mulching
    • Experience with commercial mowers and equipment
    • Ability to manage and assign duties to crew members
    • Knowledge of lawn care management practices
    • Excellent attention to detail in a high performance environment

    Job Requirements:

    • Mowing experience required
    • Valid driver’s license required with clean record
    • Ability to drive truck with trailer
    • Willingness to work in all types of weather
    • Quality control and attention to detail
    • Willingness to perform all duties assigned

    Benefits:

    • Competitive salary based on experience and performance
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • 401K matching
    • Paid time off

    Please call (781) 834-1000 or send resume to jobs@paragonlandscape.com

  • 26 Jan 2023 1:32 PM | Anonymous

    Paragon Landscape Construction is an established full service landscape construction and maintenance company providing high quality landscapes and service for over 30 years. We are looking for hardworking, self-motivated, team oriented individuals who have a passion for the industry and desire personal and professional growth. Seeking full time position.

    Job Responsibilities:

    • Hand/fine pruning, deadheading and weeding
    • Plant fertilization, bed cultivation, planting and container gardening  
    • Willingness to learn sustainable/horticultural practices
    • Knowledge of landscape practices and plants
    • Strong communication skills with clients and managers
    • Willingness to perform tasks with crew and become part of the team

    Job Requirements:

    • Field experience preferred in gardening/horticulture
    • Knowledge of common planting practices
    • Quality Control and attention to detail
    • Valid driver’s license required with clean record
    • Willingness to work in all types of weather and ability to lift 50 lbs
    • Ability to work alone and with a team

    Benefits

    • Competitive salary based on experience and performance
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • 401K matching
    • Paid time off
    Please call (781)834-1000 or send resume to jobs@paragonlandscape.com


  • 26 Jan 2023 1:30 PM | Anonymous

     We are seeking a Landscape Construction Project Manager to plan and supervise a wide range of commercial landscape and masonry projects. We are looking for someone who is long term oriented and would like to be a valuable part of our professional team.

    Responsibilities Include:

    • Plan and oversee construction projects from beginning to end.
    • Meet with general contractors, architects and owners’ reps to discuss schedule, material availability, budgets and change orders.
    • Guide and direct project foreman and subcontractors to ensure all items are completed professionally, safely, within budget and on time.
    • Ability to professionally resolve job site issues that arise.
    • Work with other project managers to schedule labor, trucking and equipment.
    • Develop lasting relationships with GC’s, architects, owners and subcontractors.

    Requirements and Skills:

    • Good knowledge of MS Office
    • Familiarity of construction software
    • Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
    • A team player with leadership ability

    Contact: Mike Emanouil at,  memanouil@emanouilinc.com 

    Or call  978-649-7444

  • 26 Jan 2023 1:27 PM | Anonymous

    Our business is growing, and we are looking to add an additional Lawn Care Technician to our team. We are a small, independent family business out of Ipswich, and we have been serving North Eastern Massachusetts since the late 90’s. We perform all services necessary to keep lawns full, healthy, and green. Prior experience in grass or plant health care is preferred, but not mandatory. 

    *Full and/or part time positions available; as well as flexible schedules.

    Lawn Care Technician Expectations:

    • Have earned a high school diploma
    • Must hold a valid driver’s license
    • Confidence in driving full sized pick-up trucks
    • Physically fit enough to lift 50 pounds & walk throughout the workday
    • Willingness to study for the MA pesticide applicator license exam(we will provide necessary study materials and help you prep)
    • Uniforms provided

    Your typical daily routine as a Lawn Care Technician will be loading your truck with the necessary amount/type of materials for the day’s work, driving safely from site to site, applying fertilizer & pesticides if necessary on each lawn, and maintaining a clean & organized work truck.

    Starting pay range: $20-35 per hour, negotiable based on prior experience.

    This is an excellent opportunity to learn valuable trade skills from a knowledgeable and experienced team. If interested, please contact:

    Chris at corlich@gmail.com or by cell: (978) 471-8618

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