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We have always prided ourselves on providing a safe and inclusive work environment for everyone, and we actively hire people from all walks of life.
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Dog-Friendly Warehouse
Ten Paid Holidays
Gym Reimbursement & Wellness Initiatives
Company Events & Outings
Referral Bonuses
Health & Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan with Company Match up to 3%
Available positions
There’s a spot for everyone at Cityscapes. We work in a variety of locations and hire for a multitude of skill sets.
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Position: Sales Assistant; Full–time employment
Love plants! Love people! Cityscapes Inc., the largest interior and exterior landscape company in the New England area, is accepting applications for a Sales Assistant role. We are seeking a creative individual with strong organizational capabilities to join our team. The ideal candidate must like to work both independently and as a part of a team.
Come join our fun growing team!
Sales’ Assistant Responsibilities:
- Create aesthetically pleasing presentations for clients to help finalize sale and show client sales vision
- Stay up to date on edits from clients and sales reps to fix presentations in a timely manner
- Presentations range from simple interiors to complex photo manipulation for larger projects
- Update layout of presentations when necessary
- Create holiday and planter brochures/presentations for sales reps to show clients and keep on their iPads
- Keep organized list in real time so that all reps can see what is being worked on
- Render moss and living walls into spaces when necessary
- Collect and organize folders of plants, planters, LACs, etc to help save on time
when making presentations
- Read and edit architectural renderings on Adobe Acrobat
- Self-taught measurement tool to get accurate scales/lengths/areas for soil and living wall calculations
- Re-brand vendor brochures and moss presentations for clients
- Travel out in the field to do walk-throughs with clients when sale reps are unable to
- Take inventory at client locations when needed
- Update proposals in NetSuite while sales reps are on the road
- Send to clients and warehouse when necessary
- Assist in writing project and award bids
- Update images for Guided Selling in NetSuite
- Keep an open line of communication with sales representatives so that they can stay up to date with what is being worked on and when they can expect projects to be completed:
- Ask what their priorities are when they have multiple ongoing projects
- Be able to reprioritize and shift projects around when needed
- Assist with long term, large projects including presentations and meetings, site visits, creation of excel spreadsheets to determine the quantity of plants needed, and installations.
- Initial training of new Sales Assistants:
- Introduction to sales assistant role
- Acting as resource for questions related to sales assistant role
- Act as point of contact when sales reps are unavailable
- Point of contact with clients – answer any questions, prepare edits/new proposals if necessary
- Point of contact with warehouse – answer questions about subs, make decisions for installs going in
- Assist with walkthroughs and installs for sales reps
- Be available for last minute visits to clients
Sales’ Assistant Requirements:
- College degree preferred
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically
- Must have advanced proficiency working in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Photoshop or similar
- Ability to be proactive, organize/prioritize work and perform multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Experience in AutoCAD is a plus
- Technical knowledge of landscape elements is a plus
- Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills with various levels of individuals
Seeking people with a passion and curiosity for plants and plant care!
Job Description:
Location: Majority of time will be spent in the warehouse (76 Shirley Street) with some onsite projects, the main office and showroom (197 Clarendon Street), and the holiday warehouses (173B Norfolk St, 199 Norfolk St)
The Warehouse Logistics Manager oversees the efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of a range of goods including but not limited to live plant and hard goods. This role involves managing a team, processes, and systems to ensure the smooth operation of the warehouse and timely delivery of goods to customers.
Responsibilities/Duties:
Oversee, monitor and provide guidance to the warehouse staff.
Plan and coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Implement and maintain inventory management systems to track stock levels, inventory movements, and stock.
Hold weekly team meetings
Develop and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for warehouse operations, including safety protocols and quality standards.
Optimize warehouse layout and storage space utilization to maximize efficiency and minimize costs.
Monitor and analyze warehouse performance metrics, such as productivity, accuracy, and inventory turnover, and implement improvements as needed.
Collaborate with other departments, such as purchasing, sales, and scheduling, to ensure seamless coordination of operations.
Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies related to warehouse operations, including safety regulations.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings and implement best practices to enhance operational efficiency.
Work with receiving and purchasing to resolve issues or disputes related to inventory discrepancies, damaged goods, or customer complaints in a timely and effective manner.
Key Requirements:
Proven experience in warehouse management or a similar role, with a strong understanding of warehouse operations and inventory management.
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a team.
Industry knowledge a plus but not required
Seeking people with a passion and curiosity for plants and plant care!
The right candidate
• Is a team player and has a passion and interest in growing and maintaining interior plants in a wide variety of environments and conditions.
• is able to lift 20lbs repeatedly throughout the day, walk between 3-5 miles per day with a backpack full of tools & supplies
• Is comfortable climbing ladders/working off-ground while lifting a 10-20lbs watering bucket.
• Pays close attention to detail; highly detail-oriented
• Has the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, independent working environment.
• has a reliable mode of transportation
Job Duties
• Maintains overall health and aesthetics of biophilic designs in interior corporate settings in order to.
– Waters all plants and sub-irrigation units appropriately for each plant
– Ensures that all plants are clean and free of dust
– Removes discolored leaves; pruning
– Work to eradicate any pest infestations through regular topical and systemic means
– Remove all trash and debris from planters
– Fertilize plants as needed, but particularly during summer months
– Ensure customer space is clean and orderly throughout visit (no water spills or debris left behind)
• Maintains clean and effective tools, equipment, and supplies and replenish low supply regularly.
• Communicates any defects or lost items and makes suggestions for improvements
· Proficiency/knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Outlook Calendar, Teams, Excel)
· Communicates with customers on a regular basis to coordinate plant care and act liaison for on-site client concerns or questions.
· Informs supervisor of any changes to account liaison/contact, access, plant location, damage to materials, safety concerns, etc.
· Requests replacement plants promptly when needed. Communicate site-specific information clearly and precisely.
· Visits all assigned accounts as scheduled, paying special attention to high maintenance and large accounts
· Attend regular team meetings and training workshops
· Collaborate with sales and purchasing by communicating ideas for new plants
· Seek and make suggestions for improvements where needed including restaging projects etc.
· Special projects as needed.
Seeking people with a passion and curiosity for plants and plant care!
The right candidate
• Is a team player and has a passion and interest in growing and maintaining interior plants in a wide variety of environments and conditions.
• Is able to lift 20lbs repeatedly throughout the day, walk between 3-5 miles per day with a backpack full of tools & supplies
• Is comfortable climbing ladders/working off-ground while lifting a 10-20lbs watering bucket.
• Pays close attention to detail; highly detail-oriented
• Has the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, independent working environment.
• Has a reliable mode of transportation
Job Duties
• Maintains overall health and aesthetics of biophilic designs in interior corporate settings in order to.
- Waters all plants and sub-irrigation units appropriately for each plant
- Ensures that all plants are clean and free of dust.
- Removes discolored leaves; pruning
- Work to eradicate any pest infestations through regular topical and systemic means
- Remove all trash and debris from planters
- Fertilize plants as needed, but particularly during summer months
- Ensure customer space is clean and orderly throughout visit (no water spills or debris left behind)
• Maintains clean and effective tools, equipment, and supplies and replenish low supply regularly.
• Communicates any defects or lost items and makes suggestions for improvements
• Proficiency/knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Outlook Calendar, Teams, Excel)
• Communicates with customers on a regular basis to coordinate plant care and act liaison for on-site client concerns or questions.
• Informs supervisor of any changes to account liaison/contact, access, plant location, damage to materials, safety concerns, etc.
• Requests replacement plants promptly when needed. Communicate site-specific information clearly and precisely.
• Visits all assigned accounts as scheduled, paying special attention to high maintenance and large accounts
• Attend regular team meetings and training workshops
• Collaborate with sales and purchasing by communicating ideas for new plants
• Seek and make suggestions for improvements where needed including restaging projects etc.
• Special projects as needed.
Seeking people with a passion and curiosity for plants and plant care!
(Part-Time 16-24hrs/wk)
Location: Current opening traveling between Andover, Watertown, Somerville, and other local areas.
The right candidate
• Is a team player and has a passion and interest in growing and maintaining interior plants in a wide variety of environments and conditions.
• is able to lift 20lbs repeatedly throughout the day, walk between 3-5 miles per day with a backpack full of tools & supplies
• Is comfortable climbing ladders/working off-ground while lifting a 10-20lbs watering bucket.
• Pays close attention to detail; highly detail-oriented
• Has the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, independent working environment.
• has a reliable mode of transportation
Job Duties
• Maintains overall health and aesthetics of biophilic designs in interior corporate settings in order to.
– Waters all plants and sub-irrigation units appropriately for each plant
– Ensures that all plants are clean and free of dust
– Removes discolored leaves; pruning
– Work to eradicate any pest infestations through regular topical and systemic means
– Remove all trash and debris from planters
– Fertilize plants as needed, but particularly during summer months
– Ensure customer space is clean and orderly throughout visit (no water spills or debris left behind)
• Maintains clean and effective tools, equipment, and supplies and replenish low supply regularly.
• Communicates any defects or lost items and makes suggestions for improvements
· Proficiency/knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Outlook Calendar, Teams, Excel)
· Communicates with customers on a regular basis to coordinate plant care and act liaison for on-site client concerns or questions.
· Informs supervisor of any changes to account liaison/contact, access, plant location, damage to materials, safety concerns, etc.
· Requests replacement plants promptly when needed. Communicate site-specific information clearly and precisely.
· Visits all assigned accounts as scheduled, paying special attention to high maintenance and large accounts
· Attend regular team meetings and training workshops
· Collaborate with sales and purchasing by communicating ideas for new plants
· Seek and make suggestions for improvements where needed including restaging projects etc.
· Special projects as needed.
Installation Foreman; Full-time
Location:
Roxbury, MA
Responsibilities/Duties:
· Responsible for leading teams throughout daily installation operations.
· Familiarizes himself/herself daily with production schedules and work orders.
· Gathers tools required for the assigned work orders and ensures tools are utilized, maintained, and turned-in according to Cityscapes standards.
· Responsible for quality execution of all work orders and is accountable for ensuring installations are completed according to client expectations.
· Responsible for logging work crews in daily through company electronic devices and time clock applications.
· Responsible for reviewing timecards for accuracy and ensuring they are turned in to the finance department each week.
· Serves as the lead project manager on installation jobs and the point of contact for all questions.
· Responsible for the correct and appropriate operation of Cityscapes vehicles and for ensuring the vehicles are logged in to Fleetmatics daily.
· Oversees the loading and unloading of vehicles at the beginning and end of the work day and for completion of the weekly vehicle checklists.
· Ensures all client interactions are conducted in a professional manner.
· Communicates with the Warehouse Manager to coordinate the status of all materials needed for installations (plants, soil, top-dressing, containers, mulch, tools, etc).
· Reports to the Installation Director and ensures all relevant project information is passed up in a timely fashion.
· Responsible for the training and onboarding of newly hired installation employees and the ongoing training of the existing crews.
· Responsible for completing quarterly and annual evaluations of assigned employees and for providing feedback to the Installation Director as needed.
Essential Skills and Experience:
· Thorough knowledge of plant installations, maintenance and ongoing needs of plant species.
· Must possess a high degree of organizational skills and professionalism.
· Able to work in an indoor and outdoor environment in all weather conditions.
· Proficient verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
· Effective communication and follow through a must!
Working Conditions:
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs; standing for long periods of time; stretching, bending, lifting, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Medium to heavy physical requirements. The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures; to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences; to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand; and to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Botanical Designer; Full-time
Location:
Roxbury, MA
Responsibilities/Duties:
- Maintain a positive work attitude by acting and communicating in a manner conducive to good interpersonal relations (e.g., helpful, courteous, pleasant) with customers, all public, co-workers and managers, in accordance with the spirit of Cityscapes’ mission.
- Implement new strategies and techniques pertaining to organization and design
- Quality control of holiday décor
- Design upkeep and organization
- Create plant arrangements and holiday (silk) arrangements according to client specifications
- Support Sales in designing and construction of vignettes according to client needs
- Apply unique themes to holiday arrangements
- Special projects include, but are not limited to moss walls, special events, and floral arrangements
- Works efficiently and in an organized manner to meet deadlines
- Takes and applies constructive feedback
- Use of Microsoft Office Suite for company-wide communication
- Effectively communicates to supervisor and peers to problem solve and share ideas
- Maintains a clean and organized workspace
- Regular maintenance of living plants and holiday decorations
- Support Living Art in administrative tasks such as scheduling and updating client information through use of Access, Excel, and online platforms and communication with Sales
- Support sales team in concept development and provide sample pieces and onsite assembly
- Construct, decorate, and refresh holiday product using unique holiday themes and procedures
- Onsite installation of holiday décor
- Complete additional projects as needed
- Construction and Design of Holiday Showroom
Essential Skills and Experience
- 2 years plus experience working with floral and/or botanical design(s)
- Previous experience in event coordination or retail
- Must possess a high degree of organizational skills and professionalism
- Must have an eye for design
- Works well with live plants and holiday product
- Works will both independently and as a team member
- Must be able to lift 25lbs
- Comfortable working on step stools and ladders
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and flexible switching projects
- Plant knowledge is a plus
- Ability to work cleanly, neatly, and quickly
- Team oriented and possesses the ability to work collaboratively with departments company-wide
- Proficient verbal and interpersonal skills
- Effective communication and follow through
Working Conditions:
Standing for long periods of time; stretching, bending, lifting, kneeling, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Medium to heavy physical requirements. The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures; to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences; to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand; and to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted
Full-time
Location:
Roxbury, MA
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Overview: Cityscapes has an excellent opportunity for a highly organized and dynamic Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support for our two Design Teams in our Warehouse(s). Responsibilities/Duties:
Skills and Competencies:
Working Conditions: Standing for long periods of time; stretching, bending, lifting, kneeling, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Medium to heavy physical requirements. The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures; to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences; to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand; and to concentrate on a task over a period without being distracted |
Part-Time Seasonal Help
Location:
Roxbury, MA
Rate:
$19/hr
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Overview: Love the Holidays? Cityscapes has an excellent opportunity to support our Holiday Team as a Seasonal Holiday Helper. Responsibilities/Duties:
Working Conditions: Standing for long periods of time; stretching, bending, lifting, kneeling, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Medium to heavy physical requirements. The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures; to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences; to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand; and to concentrate on a task over a period without being distracted |
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Testimonials
The best things about working at Cityscapes is the teamwork I experience daily, the relationships I have developed, and the fact that Cityscapes really cares about their employees. We also create an atmosphere together to improve our clients lives and our mission is to inspire and innovate with beautifully designed greenery.
Managing one of Boston’s more iconic buildings is no small feat. The responsibility of up-keeping greenery that is as beautiful as the architecture around us is huge. Having Cityscapes come and design our planting beds and maintain our greenery inside and out, has made my life a breeze. I know I can count on them to perform up to my standards, while keeping everything fresh and innovative.
Brookview serves mothers and children experiencing a grueling and challenging circumstance–homelessness. Jan Goodman and her Cityscapes volunteers always lift our spirits, and make our days delightful and enjoyable. Whether they are working with the moms and kids making crafts and decorations for holidays, planting a vegetable garden, or doing exterior landscaping–their creativity elicits laughter, brings joy to our hearts, and welcomes us home. We always look forward to spending time with the Cityscapes team.