Horticulturist

About the role

At John M. Corcoran & Company, the Horticulturist role operates across a residential property portfolio in Massachusetts, Northern Rhode Island, and Southern New Hampshire, moving between sites as needed. No two weeks are identical—you might prune mature shrubs and assess irrigation coverage at a Massachusetts garden‑style community one morning, and the next be setting railroad ties or coordinating with an outside contractor on a landscaping project in New Hampshire. You apply a working knowledge of soil, plant health, and seasonal timing to each visit, exercising autonomy grounded in genuine expertise. Over time you develop portfolio‑scale judgment about how plant selection, maintenance timing, and irrigation choices affect the long‑condition of shared outdoor spaces, a skill that transfers to landscape management or facilities coordination roles. JMC has operated in New England real estate since 1951 and retains employees over long careers, reflecting well‑structured operations and a culture that treats skilled tradespeople as professionals.

Responsibilities

• Planting, pruning, and maintaining shrubs, trees, flowers, and lawn areas across assigned properties
• Managing irrigation systems and fertilization schedules to support healthy growth
• Operating power equipment including mowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, and leaf blowers safely and per manufacturer guidelines
• Setting railroad ties and supporting hardscape maintenance
• Coordinating with outside landscaping contractors and suppliers
• Supporting snow and ice management and responding to emergency storm situations as needed
• Assisting with truck deliveries when requested

Requirements

• Associate's degree or certificate in Horticulture (or equivalent field experience)
• Hands‑on knowledge of landscaping techniques
• Confidence operating the full range of power equipment the job demands (mowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, leaf blowers)
• Physical capability to work with ladders, pruners, chainsaws, and perform outdoor labor across New England seasons
• Must pass background, drug and alcohol, and physical and agility screenings at hire and on an ongoing basis

Pay

The pay range for this position runs from $26.75 to $38.00 per hour, with placement based on relevant experience. Candidates with 20 or more years in horticulture or grounds maintenance may qualify toward the upper end of that range.

Schedule

The schedule runs Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.