Landscape Crew Leader – Fine Gardening & Seasonal Color

Looking for something different from traditional landscaping?

At Flora Explora, we specialize in seasonal color and horticulture throughout Boston and the surrounding communities. Our crews maintain oversized container displays, courtyards, streetscapes, rooftop gardens and interior plants at prominent commercial properties throughout the city.

Our work is seen by tens of thousands of people every day. Many people throughout Boston recognize the quality and creativity behind what we do, and some of our displays have even appeared in films shot on the streets of the city.

While our work can be physically demanding at times, much of what we do requires planning, problem solving and attention to detail. Every property presents its own challenges, and our crews take pride in creating displays that bring color and life to the city.

If you're looking for a change from maintaining the same residential properties week after week and enjoy working with plants, leading others and delivering exceptional work, we'd like to talk with you.

About Us

Flora Explora is a commercial interior and exterior landscape company specializing in seasonal color and ornamental horticulture. Our work includes:

• Oversized seasonal container displays
• Commercial courtyards and landscape beds
• Rooftop gardens
• Streetscapes and prominent building entrances
• Interior plants
• Holiday décor installations
• New planter installations and enhancements

Our crew starts each day from our Walpole office at 6:15 AM and travels together in company vehicles to locations throughout Boston, Cambridge, Quincy and surrounding communities.

Why People Enjoy Working Here

• Work in some of Greater Boston's most unique outdoor spaces.
• Experience a different environment and new challenges throughout the week.
• Be part of a company known for quality and strong client relationships.
• Lead small crews with a high level of trust and responsibility.
• Work with people who genuinely enjoy plants and horticulture.
• Continue developing your knowledge and leadership skills.
• Enjoy time to recharge during the winter months.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support a small field crew.
• Install & Maintain seasonal container displays, commercial courtyards and ornamental beds to company standards.
• Plant and care for annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees while monitoring plant health and overall presentation.
• Perform deadheading, pruning, watering, fertilizing and other horticultural maintenance tasks.
• Identify pests, irrigation concerns and plant health issues and escalate unresolved problems when necessary.
• Plan and adapt to the unique logistical challenges that come with working throughout Boston and surrounding communities.
• Load, organize and secure equipment and materials.
• Safely operate company vehicles and transport crew members and materials to job sites.
• Maintain organized, professional job sites that reflect positively on the company.
• Use company software to track labor, notes and account photos.
• Help develop crew members and maintain a culture of pride, professionalism and accountability.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced landscape professional who enjoys leading others and delivering exceptional work.

• Has at least 3 years of landscaping, fine gardening or horticultural experience.
• Is reliable and consistently arrives ready to work.
• Takes ownership and doesn't walk past problems.
• Enjoys working outdoors and working with plants.
• Is organized, efficient and adaptable.
• Can think through challenges and solve problems in the field.
• Leads by example and adjusts their approach to help different personalities succeed.
• Continues to learn and grow professionally.
• Is comfortable working on ladders.
• Has experience driving larger vehicles and maintains a clean driving record and valid DOT medical card.
• Appreciates quality and understands that attention to detail matters.

The Work

Although much of our work is detail-driven and horticulture-focused, there are times when we move bulk mulch and stone, plant large shrubs and trees, dig large holes and tackle physically demanding projects. We do whatever is necessary to deliver exceptional results.

This position requires standing, bending, kneeling, lifting up to 50 pounds and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Health, dental, accident and cancer insurance with employer contribution
• 401(k) with match and discretionary profit sharing
• Opportunities for professional growth and increased responsibility as the company expands

At Flora Explora, we're not looking for someone who simply wants a job.

We're looking for someone who enjoys leading others, takes pride in their craft, and wants to use their experience to help elevate a company known for quality, creativity and bringing color to the city.