New York Green Roofs: Experienced Maintenance Crew Leader (Horticultural Expertise Required), N[...]

New York Green Roofs: Experienced Maintenance Crew Leader (Horticultural Expertise Required), New York, NY, USA Position: Maintenance Crew Leader (Horticultural Expertise Required) Company: New York Green Roofs Location: New York City, NY, USA We don’t just build rooftop gardens—we create iconic green spaces that transform urban living. Our dedicated team shares a passion for horticulture, sustainability, and excellence. Guided by our values—Customer First, Team Growth, Integrity, and Uncompromising Quality—we’re looking for a skilled horticulture professional ready to lead and inspire. At NYGR, your expertise will be valued, your career will grow, and your work will make a lasting impact on the city. What You Will Do Lead and support a crew to maintain and elevate rooftop gardens and green roofs at the highest horticultural standards Share hands‑on horticultural expertise in planting, pruning, soil care, pest management, irrigation, and lighting Mentor and train crew members, raising the bar for quality across every site Partner with Account Managers to plan, document, and execute site needs Communicate positively and professionally with clients, representatives, building staff, parallel trades, and peers Troubleshoot on‑site challenges with efficiency and creativity Keep vehicles, tools, and materials organized and ready for use Collaborate across company divisions to support innovation and growth What You Bring Minimum 5 years of professional horticulture experience in landscape maintenance (urban or rooftop strongly preferred) Pesticide knowledge and experience (apprentice, technician, or applicator license strongly preferred) A strong work ethic, professionalism, and leadership mindset Comfort working outdoors in all conditions and safely on rooftops Experience with irrigation systems, low‑voltage lighting, and sustainable landscape practices A clean driving record and ability to drive a truck in NYC Preferred Qualifications Degree in Horticulture or related field Green roof and NYC‑specific experience NYC SST 40‑Hour Certification / OSHA Training Why Choose NYGR Competitive Pay: $30–$40/hour, based on experience Top‑Tier Benefits: Paid lunch breaks, PTO, 8 paid holidays, health insurance, retirement plan, and a generous professional development stipend Career Growth: Clear paths for advancement—your future grows here Meaningful Work: Steward some of NYC’s most awe‑inspiring rooftop gardens Values‑Driven Team: Excellence, teamwork, and integrity at the core Great Culture: Work with people who inspire you, value your skills, and make each day rewarding Our Commitment To You A progressive and safe place to work Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance your career The chance to make a lasting impact on NYC’s green future Dune Dwelling. Photo: New York Green Roofs New York Green Roofs, LLC is a design/build service specializing in the implementation of green roofs. Construction is no longer just about building and development, it is about taking responsibility for the future of the environment and communities that nurture us. As a full service green roofing firm, we provide consultation, design assistance, project management, installation and maintenance services. Partnering with owners, architects, landscape architects, engineers, community organizations, institutions and manufacturers, we redefine the skyline into a more livable, efficient and sustainable part of the city. Our collaborative designs, thoughtful installations and programmed maintenance produce some of the city’s most iconic green roofs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Greenroofs.com, LLC.