careers at NEW YORK GREEN ROOFS
Join New York Green Roofs in our mission to put more plants on more roofs!
We don’t just build rooftop gardens—we create iconic green spaces that transform urban living. Guided by our core values: we put our customers first, knowing that we can only serve them best by building and cultivating our team, by striving to operate with integrity and never compromising quality.
At New York Green Roofs, your expertise will be valued, your career will grow, and your work will make a lasting impact on the city. If you are a dedicated professional and looking to elevate your career – as well as that of those you work with – then we want to hear from you. Our amazing team is at the center of what we do. We are always looking to connect with talented professionals regardless of hiring need, but below is our current openings at this time.
Current opportunities
Experienced Maintenance Crew Leader – Horticultural Expertise Required
We are looking for a skilled horticultural expert that is ready to lead and inspire.
What You Will Do:
- Lead and support a crew to maintain and elevate rooftop gardens and green roofs at the highest horticultural standards
- Share hands-on horticultural expertise in planting, pruning, soil care, pest management, irrigation, and lighting
- Mentor and train crew members, raising the bar for quality across every site
- Partner with Account Managers to plan, document, and execute site needs
- Communicate positively and professionally with clients, representatives, building staff, parallel trades, and peers
- Troubleshoot on-site challenges with efficiency and creativity
- Keep vehicles, tools, and materials organized and ready for use
- Collaborate across company divisions to support innovation and growth
What You Bring:
- Minimum 5 years of professional horticulture experience in landscape maintenance (urban or rooftop strongly preferred)
- Pesticide knowledge and experience (apprentice, technician, or applicator license strongly preferred)
- A strong work ethic, professionalism, and leadership mindset
- Comfort working outdoors in all conditions and safely on rooftops
- Experience with irrigation systems, low-voltage lighting, and sustainable landscape practices
- A clean driving record and ability to drive a truck in NYC
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in Horticulture or related field
- Green roof and NYC-specific experience
- NYC SST 40-Hour Certification / OSHA Training
Why Choose NYGR?
- Competitive Pay: $30–$40/hour, based on experience
- Top-Tier Benefits: Paid lunch breaks, PTO, 8 paid holidays, health insurance, retirement plan, and a generous professional development stipend
- Career Growth: Clear paths for advancement—your future grows here
- Meaningful Work: Steward some of NYC’s most awe-inspiring rooftop gardens
- Values-Driven Team: Excellence, teamwork, and integrity at the core
- Great Culture: Work with people who inspire you, value your skills, and make each day rewarding
Our Commitment To You:
- A progressive and safe place to work
- The opportunity to learn and grow your career
- The opportunity for advancement throughout the company
- A place on an award-winning team that values its people above all else
Apply Now:
Send your resume and cover letter to: opportunities@newyorkgreenroofs.com
Subject Line: Maintenance Crew Leader
Maintenance Crew Member
We’re looking for a motivated professional ready to take ownership, support our team, drive efficiency, and help our maintenance division continue to grow and thrive.
What You Will Do:
- Maintain rooftop gardens and green roofs with the highest standards of quality.
- Take part in weekly, monthly and annual safety & training programs.
- Collaborate with other divisions in the company.
- Develop your career path at NYGR.
What You Bring:
- Professional gardening / or landscape trade experience – Minimum 1 year
- A strong work ethic, professionalism, and a team-oriented mindset
- Comfortable working outdoors in all conditions and safely on rooftops
- A clean driving record and ability to drive a truck in NYC
Preferred Qualifications:
- Horticulture Degree or Certificate
- Professional Urban Gardening Experience
- Green roof experience
- Irrigation and low voltage lighting experience
- NYC Experience
Why Choose NYGR?
- Competitive Pay: $22.50–$27.50/hour, based on experience.
- Top-Tier Benefits: Paid lunch breaks, PTO, 8 paid holidays, health insurance, retirement plan, and a generous professional development stipend to support your growth.
- Growth and Opportunity: Clear path for advancement within the company. We prefer to promote from within.
- Meaningful Work: Join a team that designs, builds and maintains some of NYC’s most awe-inspiring gardens as well as the critical green infrastructure that our city needs to provide a better environment for us all.
- An Exceptional, Values-Driven Culture: We prioritize excellence, teamwork, and integrity. We want you to be part of a team that inspires you, values your skills, and makes going to work a place you’ll want to be.
Our Commitment To You:
- A progressive and safe place to work
- The opportunity to learn and grow your career
- The opportunity for advancement throughout the company
- A place on an award-winning team that values its people above all else
Apply Now:
Send your resume and cover letter to: opportunities@newyorkgreenroofs.com
Subject Line: Maintenance Crew Member
Green Roof Installation Crew Member
We’re looking for a motivated professional ready to take ownership, support our team, drive efficiency, and help our installation division continue to grow and thrive.
What You Will Do:
- Build on-structure gardens and green roofs to NYGR standards of safety and quality.
- Maintain job site cleanliness, organization, and safe material staging.
- Maintain company tools, equipment, vehicles and shop to optimize performance.
- Participate in weekly, monthly, and annual safety and training programs.
- Participate in professional development and skillsets training opportunities.
- Contribute to a positive team culture by being engaged and respectful in all interactions.
- Contribute to NYGR’s positive professional reputation at all times in your communication, behaviors and appearance in addition to taking pride in your work.
What You Bring:
- Construction and / or Landscape trade experience – Minimum 1 year
- NYC SST 40-hour certification (will train the right candidate)
- A strong work ethic, professionalism, and a team-oriented mindset
- An interest in plants and green infrastructure
- A clean driving record and ability to drive a truck in NYC
- Physical endurance to repeatedly lift up to 50lbs, climb stairs and endure inclement weather.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Green roof experience
- Horticulture experience or education
- Irrigation and low voltage lighting experience
- Paver on pedestals installation experience
- Carpentry, Masonry, Plumbing or similar trade experience
Why Choose NYGR?
- Competitive Pay: $22.50 – $27.50 / hour based on experience
- Top-Tier Benefits: Paid lunch breaks, PTO, 8 paid holidays, health insurance, retirement plan, and a generous professional development stipend to support your growth.
- Growth and Opportunity: Clear path for advancement within the company.
- Meaningful Work: Join a team that designs, builds and maintains some of NYC’s most awe-inspiring gardens as well as the critical green infrastructure that our city needs to provide a better environment for us all.
- An Exceptional, Values-Driven Culture: We prioritize excellence, teamwork, and integrity. We want you to be part of a team that inspires you, values your skills, and makes going to work a place you’ll want to be.
Our Commitment To You:
- A progressive and safe place to work
- The opportunity to learn and grow your career
- The opportunity for advancement throughout the company
- A place on an award-winning team that values its people above all else
Apply Now:
Send your resume and cover letter to: opportunities@newyorkgreenroofs.com
Subject Line: Installation Crew Member
63 Meadow Street • Brooklyn, New York 11206
Phone (917) 680 6881 • Fax (917) 210 2944 • email info@newyorkgreenroofs.com