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HYBRID FIELD LEAD / HORTICULTURE TECHNICIAN / CREW SUPERVISOR
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Rohslers Allendale Nursery
Allendale, NJ (In Person)
$58,240 Salary, Full-Time
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HYBRID FIELD LEAD / HORTICULTURE TECHNICIAN / CREW SUPERVISOR
Rohslers Allendale Nursery Allendale, NJ Job Details Full-time $22 - $34 an hour 15 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Safety equipment provided Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Outdoor work Program development Driver's License Attention to detail Crew management Managing horticultural teams Full Job Description (Garden Installation Plant Care Nursery Development Maintenance Program Lead) About Us We are a horticulture-driven garden design and installation company specializing in naturalistic planting design, high-end landscape installation, and long-term garden care. Our work is plant-focused, detail-oriented, and built around strong horticultural knowledge and careful field execution. We combine design intent with disciplined installation and ongoing garden stewardship. We are seeking a key team member to help bridge plant care, installation execution, crew leadership, and long-term garden maintenance. Position Overview This is a hands-on hybrid field and horticulture leadership role . The ideal candidate will support multiple areas of the business, including:- Plant care and nursery/display garden management
- Growing and developing plant material to installation size when needed
- Assisting crews with plant installation and field execution
- Supporting and occasionally leading installation crews
- Helping with plant placement on job sites under design direction
- Developing and maintaining a structured garden care program This role requires significant prior field experience in landscaping, horticulture, or nursery work, as well as the ability to learn advanced practices directly from the owner over time.
- Plant Care, Nursery & Display Garden Management
- Maintain nursery and/or display garden plant material in healthy condition
- Water, prune, fertilize, and monitor plant health regularly
- Oversee re-potting and up-potting of plant material as needed
- Grow and develop plant material on to installation size when required
- Manage spacing, staging, and organization of plant material for upcoming projects
- Identify plant readiness for installation and communicate timing needs
- Ensure all plant material is properly prepared and hardened off before installation
- Upkeep, care, enhancement and irrigation of nursery display garden through owner guidance Installation Support & Plant Placement
- Assist crews with plant installation and layout
- Help with plant placement on job sites under direction of design intent
- Interpret planting plans and translate them into accurate field execution
- Ensure correct spacing, grouping, and aesthetic placement of plant material
- Stage and organize plant material for job sites
- Ensure proper handling and installation of plant material
- Support quality control during installation work - adherence to highest level of horticultural standards Crew Leadership (As Needed)
- Lead crews on selected installation projects when required
- Ensure work is completed accurately according to plans and instructions
- Maintain standards for planting quality, spacing, and site cleanliness
- Coordinate daily workflow on assigned job sites
- Communicate progress, issues, or concerns back to management Garden Care Program
- Support and help develop a structured garden maintenance service
- Perform and oversee proper horticultural maintenance practices including: o Weeding o Pruning o Mulching o Fertilization o Seasonal cutbacks o Plant health monitoring o Garden thinning, editing, and enhancement
- Ensure maintenance work meets company horticultural and aesthetic standards Training & Development The selected candidate will receive hands-on training directly from the owner in:
- Naturalistic planting design principles
- Advanced plant selection and placement strategy
- Maintenance standards specific to our design style
- Installation methodology and sequencing
- Nursery and plant development practices
- Display garden management systems However, this role requires a strong existing foundation in field horticulture or landscaping at the time of hire . Required Experience
- 3-5+ years of hands-on experience in landscaping, horticulture, nursery work, or garden installation
- Strong familiarity with plant material and outdoor field work
- Experience with plant installation and/or landscape maintenance
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and execute accurately in the field
- Ability to support or lead small crews when needed
- Valid driver's license Ideal Candidate Traits We are looking for someone who is:
- Highly reliable and consistent in field work
- Detail-oriented and quality-focused
- Comfortable working with plants daily and learning advanced horticulture practices
- Capable of assisting with plant placement decisions within design intent
- Able to lead a crew when needed
- Calm, steady, and professional on job sites
- Physically capable of demanding outdoor work Open to learning and improving technical horticultural