Meadowscapes is an ecological landscaping company that serves the tri-state corner of CT, MA, and NY. We install and maintain native meadows and gardens, as well as perform habitat restoration via invasive species removal and landscape scale management. Our goal is to reintroduce biodiversity to landscapes in the private sector - with 93% of land being privately held in CT, we are here to provide landowners with responsible alternatives to traditional landscaping. We are a group of compassionate, hardworking, morally-driven people and are seeking similarly minded folks to join our team!

The meadow maintenance technician will be responsible for removing undesirable and invasive plants from native meadows. This includes weed whacking, pulling, cutting, and using solid plant identification skills. You will work in the field with the meadow maintenance manager as well as alone. You will learn to understand the seasonality, attributes, and specific management techniques of hundreds of plants, both native and non-native.

Our season runs from May to Thanksgiving and is between 40-50 hours a week. We are seeking one qualified individual for this position. We encourage those who have applied in the past to re-apply. 

Responsibilities and Skills:

• Highly self motivated, able to keep pace while working alone and in a group
• Willingness to occasionally work late in order to finish a job
• Must have physical endurance and the ability to lift 50 lbs
• Willingness to work in inclement weather such as rain and heat
• Must be a thorough note-taker with good observation skills
• Dedication to inclusivity and diversity in the workplace
• Flexibility to shift to other landscaping tasks as required
• Use of equipment such as weed whackers and blowers
• Must be open to the use of herbicides on specific invasive species that cannot be managed organically, like mugwort
• Ability to acquire a CT Pesticide Applicator’s License - test paid for by the company

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Possess a valid driver’s license 
• General plant identification. Must pass level 1 plant ID quiz during interview.
• 2-3 years working in an ecological field, farming, landscaping, etc or an education in an environmental field
• Enthusiasm and passion for native plants, wildlife, and habitats

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pesticide Applicator’s License
• Advanced plant identification