Andover Landscape Design and Construction is an award-winning firm providing high-end residential landscape design matched with superior craftsmanship. We are seeking a certified arborist and/or horticulturalist with a passion for teamwork, premium service and client satisfaction. The core responsibility of this role is to maintain ornamental trees, shrubs and perennials on our clients’ properties. As a Pruning Specialist, you will work with a high degree of independence, managing your own specialized tasks seamlessly. Simultaneously, you will serve as the anchor on-site for a team of up to four fine gardeners—guaranteeing that the crew executes tasks with precision, on schedule and completes every property to our elite standards.

Pruning Specialist Core Responsibilities:

• Prune and shape ornamental trees, shrubs and perennials using specialized hand tools, proper plant identification and best practices.
• Improve garden maintenance plans for existing clients and create garden maintenance plans for new properties moving from the landscape construction phase to the fine gardening program.
• Execute high-end garden tasks including staking, edging, weeding, mulching, and applying organic fertilizers.
• Direct and delegate tasks to fine gardeners on gardening visits and manage time efficiently to ensure every property looks its absolute best before the crew leaves.
• Load, haul, and dispose yard debris.
• Maintain professional and friendly communication with clients.
• Use our smartphone app to log accurate timesheets, material records, tasks performed, plant health concerns, and future material needs.
• Assist with landscape construction tasks as needed, including planting and drip installation.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional landscape pruning experience, and prior management of landscape crews
• Arboriculture or horticulture certification and/or associates/bachelor’s degree with background in horticulture and landscape fields of study preferred.
• Strong physical stamina, ability to lift heavy materials and able to work in all weather conditions.
• Excellent communication skills
• Clean driving record, valid driver’s license and DOT medical card

Benefits: 

• Competitive wages, commensurate with experience 
• Medical Insurance
• Fully stocked trucks provided for all on-site client visits
• Opportunities for advancement through internal promotions
• Education and training reimbursement

Schedule:

Full Time (minimum 40 hours/week) Monday-Friday 7:00 AM -3:00 PM

Voluntary Saturday hours to ensure a full 40-hour workweek after rain delays

Mid-March through Mid-December

Thank you for taking the time to review this role! We look forward to hearing from you and growing our team for the 2026-2027 season! 

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to Russell Stott Russell@andoverlandscape.com