Plant Care Specialist / Horticulturist

Location: Boston Compensation: $30-$36/hour Benefits: Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Tool Allowance, Performance Bonus Opportunities Position Overview A growing landscape and horticultural services company is seeking an experienced Plant Care Specialist / Horticulturist to join its field operations team. This hands‑on role is responsible for maintaining the health, appearance, and long‑term success of residential and commercial landscape plantings. The ideal candidate is passionate about plants, possesses strong horticultural knowledge, and enjoys working outdoors while delivering high‑quality landscape maintenance and installation services. Candidates should be comfortable leading small crews, identifying plant health issues, and providing exceptional service to clients. Key Responsibilities Perform horticultural maintenance including pruning, deadheading, weeding, edging, mulching, fertilizing, and seasonal cleanups. Identify trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, and other landscape plants. Diagnose plant health issues, including pests, diseases, and environmental stressors, and recommend appropriate treatments. Install trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and other plant materials according to site plans and project specifications. Read and interpret landscape plans, planting plans, and design drawings. Lead and mentor field team members while maintaining quality and productivity standards. Communicate professionally with clients regarding landscape conditions, recommendations, and project updates. Monitor landscape health and proactively identify maintenance needs. Apply horticultural treatments in accordance with safety and regulatory requirements. Maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles in safe and organized condition. Qualifications 3+ years of horticulture, gardening, landscape maintenance, or related experience. Strong plant identification skills and working knowledge of ornamental landscape materials. Experience with planting, pruning, and landscape maintenance best practices. Ability to identify and address common pest and disease issues. Experience leading or supervising field crews (preferred). Ability to read and interpret landscape and planting plans. Strong communication and customer service skills. Valid driver's license with a clean driving record. Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physical labor. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus. Equal Opportunity Employer Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its affiliates provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the application or interview process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vaco