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Please note that our Garden Centers will be open from 9am to 2pm on New Year’s Eve, December 31st and closed on New Year’s Day. Happy New Year to all!

All Weston Nurseries locations EXCEPT our Chelmsford location will be closed Monday, February 17th for President’s Day!

Position: Plant Installation Foreperson

Weston Nurseries, a leading garden center and wholesaler of plant materials and gardening products, is excited to announce the opening for a Plant Installation Foreperson to join our team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a group of passionate and dedicated individuals who love what they do. The ideal candidate will have experience in a customer-focused retail or hospitality environment and enjoy collaborating with employees and customers alike. If you have a strong background in leadership and a love for plants and gardening, we want to hear from you!

Primary Responsibilities:  

  • Read landscape plans and coordinate with designer and Scheduler to ensure efficient and accurate project installations 
  • Partner with Scheduler and design team to clarify scope of work and perform pre-install site inspection 
  • Ensure each client agrees with the scope of work before the work is to begin and partner with scheduler if there are to be changes 
  • Ensuring that crews have the correct plants, amounts of bulk material and working equipment per order 
  • Interpret and communicate design layouts to the install crew 
  • Instruct crew members in proper work methods and standards 
  • Monitor crew work quality, insure adherence to time schedules and safe work practices 
  • Provide productive and actionable performance feedback and input into performance reviews. 
  • Work alongside crew performing tasks such as grading, planting and lawn installations to ensure safe efficient service. 
  • Ensure crew’s paperwork is complete and legible 
  • Manage schedule as to be on site for the more technical installs 
  • Always represent the company in a courteous and professional manner. 
  • Possess a positive attitude and engage coworkers with respect.  
  • Maintain Hoisting and DOT licenses. 

Requirements:

  • Experience running work crews efficiently and safely 
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation 
  • Mass Hoisting license within 1 year of date of hire 
  • Class A driver’s license within 1 year of date of hire 
  • Must be dependable, punctual with a strong work ethic
  • Ability to work outside in all weather (will need work boots)
  • Be a team player working with a diverse group of people
  • Speak and write English clearly  
  • Possess basic “landscaping” and social Spanish vocabulary 

Preferred Experience: 

  • Horticulture degree or equiv. experience 
  • Plant knowledge – tree, shrub, perennial 
  • Ornamental pruning 
  • Lighting, drainage, masonry 
  • Design, layout experience 
  • Equipment operation and maintenance 
  • Scheduling and estimating Excellent communication skills. Ability to speak and understand English

Additional Information

  • Job Title: Plant Installation Foreperson
  • Work Environment:  Outside in all types of weather must be willing to work at least one weekend day and some holidays.
  • Reporting Structure: Reports to Design and Education Manager
  • Pay Range: $35 – $40 per Hour BOE
  • Location: Hopkinton   
  • Employment Type: Full-time 
  • Equal Opportunity Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Online Shopping at Weston Nurseries

We are excited to offer two unique opportunities to shop online at Weston Nurseries.

Farm To Door™

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Plants shipped directly to you!

Browse our online inventory for a huge selection of plants available to ship directly from the farm to your home! Anywhere in the Continental US except states where prohibited by law!*

Shop Our Garden Centers

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Great for large plants and larger orders!

Shop your local store for plants, garden supplies, soil, mulch and more. Then pick up your order at the garden center or arrange for local drop off!

If you are interested in ordering gift cards, please click here!
*Some restrictions may apply to certain states.

FLASH SALE

Memorial Day Weekend Flash Sale On Hydrangeas!

25% off all Hydrangeas this weekend only!

Saturday, May 25th – Monday, May 27th! 

Hydrangeas are a classic and beautiful sign of summer. Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend by sprucing up your yard with some new hydrangeas. Discount applies at all locations.

*Sale Fine Print:

For “Cash and Carry” transactions only. Offer good while supplies last.

No open orders or deliveries for future dates. All Flash Sale products must be taken the same day. Not valid on previous orders. No transfers allowed between stores on any sale items.

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