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Fine Gardening Manager

Framingham, MA · On-site

$55K - $95K/yr

You'll need to have pruning and plant health maintenance experience, arboriculture knowledge and experience with ornamental and native plants, knowledge of plant pest control, MA pesticide ...

Offshoots Inc.

Consult with clients on ongoing work and high-end garden design project enhancements with a strong focus on native plants, ecological landscaping, biodiversity, and sustainable horticultural ...

Happy Earth Inc

Landscape Worker

San Fernando, CA · On-site

$22 - $28/hr

Knowledge of plants, especially California native plants, drought-tolerant landscapes, soil types, and natural habitats, is a plus. * License: Valid Class C California Driver's License with a clean ...

Happy Earth Inc

Landscape Worker

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$22 - $28/hr

Knowledge of plants, especially California native plants, drought-tolerant landscapes, soil types, and natural habitats, is a plus. * License: Valid Class C California Driver's License with a clean ...

Happy Earth Inc

Landscape Worker

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$22 - $28/hr

Knowledge of plants, especially California native plants, drought-tolerant landscapes, soil types, and natural habitats, is a plus. * License: Valid Class C California Driver's License with a clean ...

Happy Earth Inc

Landscape Worker

San Fernando, CA · On-site

$22 - $28/hr

Knowledge of plants, especially California native plants, drought-tolerant landscapes, soil types, and natural habitats, is a plus. * License: Valid Class C California Driver's License with a clean ...

Starhired

Fine Gardening Manager

Framingham, MA · On-site

You'll need to have pruning and plant health maintenance experience, arboriculture knowledge and experience with ornamental and native plants, knowledge of plant pest control, MA pesticide ...

Wood Plc

Laborer

San Diego, CA

$17 - $21.25/hr

Ability to recognize common non-native invasive plant species (weeds) in a restoration setting, and distinguish them from native plants * Ability to lift 25 pounds and carry it for a distance of 100 ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for native plants in the United States is $22.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $25.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a native plants job?

A Native Plants job typically involves working with plants that are indigenous to a specific region, promoting biodiversity, and supporting local ecosystems. These roles can include habitat restoration, landscaping, conservation, research, or education. Professionals in this field may work for environmental organizations, government agencies, botanical gardens, or nurseries. Responsibilities often include planting, maintaining, and advocating for native species to improve ecological health.

What are the typical responsibilities of someone working in a native plants position?

Professionals working in Native Plants roles are often responsible for identifying, cultivating, and maintaining native plant species, conducting site assessments, and implementing habitat restoration projects. Daily tasks may include field surveys, plant propagation, data collection, and coordination with environmental consultants, landscapers, and local communities. Collaboration is essential, as you'll frequently work within multidisciplinary teams or outreach programs to promote native vegetation and biodiversity. Over time, there are opportunities to specialize in research, project leadership, or education, offering meaningful career advancement. This role is ideal for those passionate about environmental stewardship and making a positive impact on local ecosystems.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the native plants position, and why are they important?

To excel in a Native Plants role, you need a strong background in botany, horticulture, or ecology, with specific knowledge of indigenous plant species and habitat restoration. Technical expertise with plant identification tools, GIS mapping software, and relevant certifications such as pesticide application or ecological restoration are commonly required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and project management skills are highly valued, as they enable effective collaboration with landowners, government agencies, and conservation groups. These competencies are crucial for ensuring successful conservation projects, ecosystem sustainability, and community education initiatives.

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Infographic showing various Native Plants job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 74% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 22% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,806 per year, or $22.5 per hour.

Research Technician IV (Temporary)

Tucson, AZ

University of Arizona
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 10K+ employees
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$16.75 - $23/hr

Temporary

Re-posted yesterday

University Of Arizona rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 69 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

  • Transport, salvage, re-plant, and measure saguaro cacti at field locations. This will include uprooting and transplanting of wild plants, and some re-planting nursery grown cacti.
  • Map locations of plantings and measure cacti.
  • Work as leader of small team sometimes co-supervising with a contractor in the field.
  • Drive to field sites to plant saguaros and occasionally camp overnight.
  • Prepare field equipment including slings, netting, wire cages, water and other materials to protect and transport plants.
  • Erect nest boxes on trees and tripods and transport boxes and other materials and tools into the field to foster box setup at selected locations.
  • Use ladders and hand tools including saws and chainsaws to prepare sites for mounting boxes, then clean, maintain, and make small repairs to existing nest boxes or ones already set up.
  • Oversee purchase and availability of needed field equipment and assess equipment needs, plan travel and work logistics, and work with and communicate effectively with field staff, and land managers, contractors and supervisor to foster efficient and safe implementation of field work for the field team.
  • Lead, oversee and schedule field crew by working and helping to manage schedules of contractors and staff in collaboration with supervisor.
  • Assure efficient implementation of field work, integration of on-the-ground knowledge, and accurate and complete data collection and transfer of information to office staff.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to traverse rugged often off-trail terrain and carry or wheel saguaros and other equipment and supplies with hand trucks, wagons, and AT vehicles to planting sites.
  • Knowledge of native plants, landscaping, horticulture, erosion control, seeding, and experience planting and transplanting native plants.
  • Ability to use hand and power tools such as hammer drills, drills, saws, chainsaw.
  • Skill and ability to climb a ladder and work at heights >10 feet off the ground.
  • Ability to interact with agency personnel, land managers, and contractors to facilitate safety in the field and plan work.
  • Knowledge and past experience with ecological restoration, desert plants and plant identification, basic woodworking skills, overland navigation, and working on a field crew focused on ecological restoration.

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