Horticultural Maintenance Lead Position Available In Worcester, Massachusetts

Horticultural Maintenance Lead Reimagined Roots LLC 71 Lee Street, West Boylston, MA 01583 Are you ready to trade in ornamental maintenance for meaningful work restoring ecosystems and teaching clients how to grow nutrient-dense food at home? Join Reimagined Roots , a regenerative landscaping company on a mission to replace resource-intensive grass lawns and ornamental gardens with abundant, living ecosystems. We’re searching for a Horticultural Maintenance Lead who’s passionate, independent, and deeply knowledgeable about native plants, food gardens, and ecological care . About the Work You’ll be the hands, eyes, and heart of our garden maintenance efforts—working independently to steward a variety of vibrant gardens across Central Massachusetts. From native pollinator habitats to raised vegetable beds and food forests, your work will make an immediate and tangible impact.

Your responsibilities will include:

Expert-level plant care : weeding, watering, deadheading, pruning, and transplanting Application of organic fertilizers, compost, and compost tea Regular edits and improvements to gardens (removing underperformers, enhancing biodiversity, reshaping beds) Identifying and managing pest, disease, or nutrient issues—organically and holistically Maintaining walkways, mulching, and supporting healthy soil systems Documenting and communicating your work clearly with our team and clients Occasionally supporting small install projects (e.g., dividing plants, seeding native meadows, planting food crops) You’re a

Great Fit If You:

Have 2+ years of hands-on gardening or ecological landscaping experience Are confident identifying both native and invasive plants of New England Are deeply familiar with vegetable gardens and seasonal food production Have excellent judgment and can work independently in the field Can perform strenuous outdoor labor in all conditions, across varied terrain Are organized, communicative, and love problem-solving in dynamic environments

Bonus Points For:

Knowledge of rain gardens, permaculture principles, or regenerative agriculture Experience with small power tools (trimmers, mowers, etc.) Willingness to teach others or lead a small team as we grow Enthusiasm for composting, plant propagation, and ecosystem restoration What Makes Us Different We’re not just landscaping—we’re regenerating landscapes and culture .

Our projects range from:

Raised beds, chicken coops, arbors, pergolas, and greenhouses Patios, walkways, and water management (rainwater catchment, swales, drainage) Native plant and pollinator gardens, foodscapes, and wildflower meadows Long-term ecological maintenance that prioritizes soil health and biodiversity We work hard, move with purpose, and live our values of resilience, curiosity, and radical candor . Our team is tight-knit, mission-aligned, and committed to leaving every site better than we found it.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$25.00 – $32.00 per hour Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid jury duty Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program

Schedule:

Day shift Ability to

Commute:

West Boylston, Massachusetts 01583 (Required)

Work Location:

In person