Maintenance Crew Member

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Start Date: Immediately  Compensation: $22.50 – $27.50 / hour

Join New York Green roofs in our mission to put more plants on more roofs!  We don’t just build rooftop gardens—we create iconic green spaces that transform urban living. Guided by our core values: we put our Customers first, knowing that we can only serve them best by cultivating our Team, by striving to operate with Integrity and never compromising Quality.  If you are a dedicated professional looking to elevate your career and you are mission and values driven like we are then we want to hear from you.

Why Choose NYGR?

  • Competitive Pay: $22.50–$27.50/hour, based on experience.
  • Top-Tier Benefits: Paid lunch breaks, PTO, 8 paid holidays, health insurance, retirement plan, and a generous professional development stipend to support your growth.
  • Growth and Opportunity: Clear path for advancement within the company. We prefer to promote from within.
  • Meaningful Work: Join a team that designs, builds and maintains some of NYC’s most awe-inspiring gardens as well as the critical green infrastructure that our city needs to provide a better environment for us all.
  • An Exceptional, Values-Driven Culture: We prioritize excellence, teamwork, and integrity. We want you to be part of a team that inspires you, values your skills, and makes going to work a place you’ll want to be.

 

Responsibilities/Duties

  • Maintain rooftop gardens and green roofs with the highest standards of quality.
  • Take part in weekly, monthly and annual safety & training programs.
  • Collaborate with other divisions in the company.
  • Develop your career path at NYGR.

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Gardening / or Landscape trade experience – Minimum 1 year
  • A strong work ethic, professionalism, and a team-oriented mindset
  • Comfortable working outdoors in all conditions and safely on rooftops
  • A clean driving record and ability to drive a truck in NYC

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Horticulture degree or certificate
  • Professional urban gardening experience
  • Green roof experience
  • Irrigation and low voltage lighting experience

Additional Information

Our Commitment To You:

  • A progressive and safe place to work
  • The opportunity to learn and grow your career
  • The opportunity for advancement throughout the company
  • A place on an award-winning team that values its people above all else

Contact Information

New York Green Roofs
Contact Name: Chris Brunner
Email: chris@newyorkgreenroofs.com