Skilled Landscape Pruner

Company: Yard Boss Landscape Design
Location: Mattapoisett, MA
Employment Type: Full Time

About the role

You will serve as a key specialist focused on the aesthetic and structural health of premium residential plant material. Working with an employer that prioritizes team member care, you will showcase your expertise on high-end properties. Your detailed craftsmanship will directly elevate outdoor spaces for discerning clients.

Responsibilities

• Execute precision hand pruning for fine shrubs and ornamental trees under 15 feet.
• Inspect plants daily to identify insect damage, disease symptoms, or nutrient issues.
• Apply proper arboricultural techniques to promote long-term plant growth and structural integrity.
• Maintain sharp, clean, and properly disinfected pruning tools to ensure optimal plant health.
• Clean up, collect, and process all debris thoroughly to leave client properties pristine.
• Collaborate with field teams to deliver high-end landscape maintenance results.

Requirements

• Demonstrated hands-on experience in hand pruning shrubs and ornamental trees under 15 feet.
• Solid understanding of the landscape industry and ornamental plant care.
• Ability to identify common plant health issues, diseases, and regional pests.
• Strong physical capability to perform active field work in varied outdoor environments.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of dedicated landscape pruning experience (preferred).
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (preferred).
• Background servicing high-end residential clients (preferred).

Pay

$23.00 - $32.00 per hour (Plus Performance-Based Bonus)

Benefits

• Weekly pay cycle with performance-based bonus opportunities.
• 401(k) retirement savings program with employer matching.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
• Paid time off covering holidays, vacation, and sick days.
• Ongoing safety, manufacturer, and technical training programs.
• Uniforms and company events provided.

About Us

Yard Boss Landscape Design provides elite residential landscaping services grounded in a people-first mindset. We care deeply for our employees, providing a safe, supportive, and growth-oriented work environment.