It’s true – our Install Team is hiring for FOUR positions! Join us as a Field Supervisor/Landscape Foreman, Gardener/Horticulturalist, Landscape Planting Crew Member, or our 2022 Summer Landscape Planting and Gardening Intern.
About Offshoots: Focused on creating productive landscapes that provide ecological, social, and economic benefits, Offshoots, Inc. is a landscape architecture, planning and horticultural installation company in Boston. We specialize in the design of highly specific planting schemes that are ecologically connected, integrating phytoremediation systems to uptake and remove pollutants from the environment. Installation projects include residential gardens, public parks, and multi-family housing projects.
Field Supervisor/ Landscape Foreman
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Landscape Foreman/ Field Supervisor to oversee planting installations and run a small horticultural installation crew on residential and commercial landscape and garden installations. Candidates must have previous field experience working on landscape installation teams. A degree in Landscape Contracting, Horticulture or similar experience is preferred but not required. Offshoots, Inc. is a landscape architecture and horticultural installation practice focusing on ecological and productive landscape strategies. We are a growing company, and there is significant room for advancement. The installation side of the company focuses on horticultural installations (soil work and planting), therefore we are looking for applicants who have a strong interest and knowledge in plants and sustainable organic landscaping practices including native plants. Candidates will be working directly with the Director of Landscape Operations to lead in the installation of projects, do site visits and purchase materials. Jobs will include planting and softscape installations and maintenance. Please visit our website for more information on our horticulture installation services: www.offshootsinc.com.
Job Requirements:
– Previous landscaping experience
– A degree in Landscape Contracting, Horticulture, or similar applicable experience (highly preferred)
– Valid Driver’s license, DOT medical card, clean driving record (Offshoots will reimburse cost of DOT medical card)
– Plant identification and maintenance experience
– Strong observation and communication skills
– Strong work ethic, proven ability to prioritize effectively, with organizational skills
– Self-directed able to work independently
– Ability to lift 70+ lbs consistently
– MCLP, MCH, Pesticides License and/ or Arborist certifications highly desirable
Benefits:
– Competitive wage, commensurate with experience
– Education reimbursement for ongoing learning
– Paid holidays, paid vacation
– 2 days minimum paid sick leave
Our office is located within walking distance to the Orange Line/ Sullivan Square in Charlestown. Offshoots Inc. compensates employees with salaries at the top of the industry. Workday is from 6:00am to 3:00pm on weekdays. Flexible hours possible. No weekend or holiday work requirements. If you are interested, please send your resume and work references to Offshoots, Inc. at office@nulloffshootsinc.com and Offshoots Director of Landscape Operations Joe Shafner at joe@nulloffshootsinc.com.
Landscape Planting Crew Member
Landscape Planting and Gardening – 2022 Summer Intern
We are seeking a summer intern to work in the field planting and gardening with our productive horticulture team! We focus on creating sustainable, ecologically sound landscapes and are looking for hard working individuals to join and learn from our team in Boston. Qualified interns must have the ability to work in a variety of weather conditions outside from 6am – 3pm Monday to Friday. Jobs will include ecological garden monitoring and maintenance, planting and soils installation. Please visit our website for more information on our horticulture installation services: www.offshootsinc.com.
Job Requirements:
• Previous landscape construction and/or maintenance experience preferred but not required
• Strong observation and communication skills
• Strong work ethic, proven ability to prioritize effectively, with organizational skills
• Self-directed able to work independently
• Ability to lift 70+ lbs consistently
Benefits:
• Competitive hourly wage, commensurate with experience
Our office is located within walking distance to the Orange Line/ Sullivan Square in Charlestown. Offshoots Inc. compensates employees with salaries at the top of the industry. Workday is from 6:00am to 3:00pm on weekdays. Flexible hours possible. No weekend or holiday work requirements. If you are interested, please send your resume and work references to Offshoots, Inc. at office@nulloffshootsinc.com and Offshoots Director of Landscape Operations Joe Shafner at joe@nulloffshootsinc.com.