Landscape Installation Laborer (Temporary / Project-Based)

Landscape Installation Laborer (Temporary / Project-Based)

My Dragonfly Native Gardens is seeking experienced Landscape Installation Laborers to assist with landscape installation, native plant installation, irrigation installation, and hardscape installation projects throughout Central Florida.

This position is intended for individuals with real-world experience in landscape construction, landscape installation, construction labor, irrigation, nursery operations, agriculture, groundskeeping, tree planting, shrub installation, or related outdoor trades.

Applicants without prior field experience in landscape installation, landscape construction, irrigation installation, hardscape installation, construction labor, nursery work, or agricultural labor will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Native plant installation
• Tree planting and shrub installation
• Garden installation and landscape installation
• Site preparation and bed preparation
• Soil preparation and soil amendment incorporation
• Mulch installation
• Trenching and digging
• Irrigation installation and drip irrigation installation
• Material handling and movement of landscape materials
• Hardscape installation, including pathways, edging, pavers, and retaining wall systems
• Job site cleanup and organization
• Working safely and efficiently as part of a landscape crew

Required Experience

Qualified candidates should have experience in one or more of the following

• Landscape installation
• Landscape construction
• Landscape labor
• Landscape crew operations
• Construction labor
• Tree planting
• Shrub installation
• Plant installation
• Irrigation installation
• Hardscape installation
• Nursery operations
• Agriculture
• Groundskeeping
• Outdoor labor
• General labor in physically demanding environments

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry 50+ pounds repeatedly
• Ability to work outdoors in Florida heat, humidity, rain, and direct sun
• Ability to walk, bend, kneel, dig, shovel, rake, and perform physically demanding work throughout the day
• Ability to work on uneven terrain and active construction sites

Compensation

Competitive compensation based on experience, productivity, and scope of work.

Depending on the project, compensation may be structured as

• Hourly pay
• Per-plant installation rates based on container size
• Piece-rate compensation for planting projects
• Task-based compensation for hardscape installation and specialty landscape construction work

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with native plant installation
• Experience with ecological landscaping or habitat restoration
• Experience operating power tools
• Experience with mini skid steers, trenchers, compactors, or similar equipment
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Pay: $20.00 - $50.00 per hour

Work Location: On the road