Landscape Crew Member

Looking to build a fulfilling career working with your hands in the great outdoors? Dennis' 7 Dees is now hiring Landscape Crew Members across our Construction and Maintenance divisions. As a Landscape Crew Member, you'll work as part of a dedicated team to bring beautiful landscape designs to life and keep them looking their best year-round. On the landscape construction team, you'll contribute to all aspects of landscape installation, from hardscaping to planting, while learning valuable skills in a supportive environment. In the maintenance division, you'll perform regular visits to clients' properties to keep their landscape thriving with lawn services, pruning, clean-ups, and enhancements. We're seeking hardworking, detail-oriented individuals who enjoy hands-on work and take pride in quality craftsmanship. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

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### *Landscape Construction & Installation*

• Install all phases of residential and commercial landscapes including hardscaping (patios, retaining walls, steps, pathways, water features), planting, irrigation systems, and outdoor lighting
• Operate powered equipment including skid steers, track hoes, loaders, trenchers, compactors, and sod cutters
• Follow project plans and specifications to deliver quality results

### *Landscape Maintenance*

• Maintain residential and commercial clients' properties through mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, weeding, and seasonal clean-ups
• Apply products and perform enhancements as directed by your Crew Leader
• Operate powered equipment including mowers, backpack blowers, string trimmers, and spray packs
• Drive a company truck with trailer between job sites

### *All Crews*

• Work collaboratively with crew members and leads
• Communicate effectively about project needs and challenges
• Support team efficiency through proper preparation and cleanup

Qualifications

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### *Required*

• 6 months to 1 year of experience in professional landscaping, landscape construction, or landscape maintenance
• Physical capability to lift up to 75 lbs daily and perform demanding outdoor physical work
• Comfortable working outdoors in a range of weather conditions year-round
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test

### *Preferred*

• Valid driver's license
• Knowledge of Pacific Northwest plants and materials

Work Schedule and Environment

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• Four-day workweek, MondayThursday or TuesdayFriday
• 10-hour days starting between 6:007:00 am depending on season
• Overtime opportunities during peak season (spring and summer)
• Based out of our SE Portland headquarters; travel between local job sites daily

Benefits & Pay Range

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• Starting wage of $18-23 per hour, dependent upon experience and qualifications
• Weekly paychecks
• Paid time off
• Comprehensive and affordable health insurance: medical, dental, vision, mental health, and alternative medicine
• 401(k) with generous company match
• 40% employee discount on all plants and retail merchandise
• Partner discounts and employee store passes at Danner, Carhartt, Duluth Trading, Adidas, and Columbia.
• Tuition reimbursement for ongoing education
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the company

About Us

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Dennis 7 Dees is a family-owned and operated business with deep roots in the Portland area. Along with our retail gardening stores, we provide residential and commercial landscaping services throughout Oregon and southwest Washington.

*Do you know someone that would be perfect for this role? Please share this with them!*

Offered compensation: $18/hr - $23/hr

##### Experience and License Requirements

• Equipment/tool use (optional)
• Professional landscaping experience (optional)
• Valid Driver's License (optional)