Our Mission

Essex Horticulture takes pride working seamlessly with any team as a prime, sub, or specialty contractor, regardless of project size or group composition. We foster lasting relationships with our clients by always providing a level of teamwork and care that fully satisfies client expectations and project requirements.

What we Provide

Our Expertise 

• Certified Landscape Professionals, Horticulturists, Arborists and Invasive Plant Managers

• Licensed Pesticide Applicators

• Licensed Hoisting Engineers

• OSHA HAZWOPER Trained

Core Services 

• Native Plant Installation

• Invasive Species Management

• Slope Stabilization

• Bioengineered Solutions

• Monitoring & Maintenance

• Green Infrastructure

What We Restore

• Coastal Salt Marshes and Dunes

• Freshwater Wetlands

• Parks & Recreational Areas

• Upland Forests & Meadows

• Fluvial Landforms

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Join our team

Our Team

Essex Horticulture is dedicated to restoring and maintaining native ecosystems across Massachusetts. We are passionate about landscape restoration, conservation, and creating sustainable green infrastructure.

Why Work With Us

• Competitive compensation

• Opportunities for professional growth

• Meaningful work that makes a direct impact on local environments

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Collaborative and supportive team environment

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

FIELD OPERATIONS TEAM LEADER

Job description

Essex Horticulture seeks an experienced Field Operations Team Leader to oversee the restoration of our project sites, which include marshes, wetlands, parks, meadows, forests, riparian areas and green infrastructure. Installations in these settings range from native seed mixes to 8” caliper trees. The position will also direct the maintenance of these native ecosystems through pruning, weeding, watering, meadow mowing and managing invasive plants. Candidates must have previous field experience working on landscape installation teams. The ideal candidate is punctual, hardworking and a good, highly motivated leader above all other qualifications. The Field Operations Team Leader reports to the Operations Manager who they will work with directly on projects.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Responsibilities:

· Supervise groups of three to six crew members to execute construction/landscape plans or maintenance activities.

· Implement landscape plans to specification.

· Maintain clear and accurate records.

· Operate mini excavators, skid steers, trucks and trailers.

· Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.

Requirements:

· 5+ years of field experience in landscape construction.

· 3+ years of experience managing crew members.

· Knowledge of landscape construction industry best practices.

· Excellent communication, leadership, teamwork, organizational and time management skills.

· A strong work ethic and ability to execute and direct field work independently.

· Ability to lift 50+ lbs., repetitively, and work in New England weather conditions.

· Valid driver’s license with a clean record, DOT Medical Card and OSHA 10 certification.

· MCLP, MCH, MCA, MA Pesticide License preferable

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Compensation:

Pay: Very competitive based on experience.

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Disability insurance

• Health insurance

• On-the-job training

• Opportunities for advancement

• Paid time off

• Professional development assistance

• Retirement plan

ECOLOGICAL FIELD TECHNICIAN/LANDSCAPE LABORER

Job description

Essex Horticulture seeks Ecological Field Technicians / Landscape Laborers to help restore of our project sites, which include marshes, wetlands, parks, meadows, forests, riparian areas and green infrastructure. Installations in these settings range from native seed mixes to 8” caliper trees. The position will also maintain these native ecosystems through pruning, weeding, watering, meadow mowing and managing invasive plants. Candidates must have previous field experience working on landscape installation and maintenance teams. The ideal candidate is a punctual, hardworking, highly motivated teammate above all other qualifications. The Ecological Field Technician reports to the Field Operations Team Leader who they will work with directly on projects.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Responsibilities:

· Work closely with Field Operations Team Leader and teammates to execute projects according to industry best practices in an expeditious manner.

· Identify native and invasive plants and maintain/manage them in the landscape.

· Work as part of a team and take direction.

· Understand and meet production and project schedule deadlines while providing high quality work.

· Keep accurate time sheet records.

· Perform other tasks as assigned by the Field Operations Team Leader.

Requirements:

· 2+ years of field experience in landscape construction, maintenance or applied ecology.

· Knowledge of landscape industry and/or applied ecology best practices.

· Knowledge of perennials, shrubs and trees.

· Excellent communication, teamwork, organizational and time management skills.

· A strong work ethic.

· Ability to lift 50+ lbs., repetitively, and work in New England weather conditions.

· Valid driver’s license with a clean record, DOT Medical Card and OSHA 10 certification.

· MCLP, MCH, MCA, MA Pesticide License preferable

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Compensation:

Pay: Very competitive based on experience.

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Disability insurance

• Health insurance

• On-the-job training

• Opportunities for advancement

• Paid time off

• Professional development assistance

• Retirement plan

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Contact Us

For project service inquiries, please call or email our main office by using the form, below.  Thank you.

70 Washington Street, Suite 214, Salem, MA 01970