Landscape Laborer

Job Overview

Join our dynamic team as a Landscape Laborer and play a vital role in transforming outdoor spaces into beautiful, functional environments. This energetic position involves assisting with a wide range of landscaping, lawn care, and maintenance tasks to ensure our projects are completed efficiently and to the highest standards. Whether working on residential, commercial, or public landscapes, you'll gain hands-on experience in landscape maintenance and construction while contributing to the aesthetic and health of outdoor environments. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in horticulture, hardscape installation, and equipment operation within a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with landscape installation projects, including planting trees, shrubs, flowers, and installing hardscape features such as patios and walkways
• Perform routine lawn care tasks such as mowing, edging, trimming, and fertilizing to maintain healthy turf and plantings
• Operate hand tools (shovels, rakes, pruners) and power tools safely and effectively for various landscaping tasks
• Support irrigation system installation and maintenance to ensure proper watering of landscapes
• Conduct landscape maintenance activities including pruning, tree trimming, mulching, and seasonal clean-up like snow plowing when applicable
• Use heavy equipment such as excavators under supervision for site preparation or grading tasks
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and properly caring for tools and equipment

Skills

• Mechanical knowledge to operate and troubleshoot landscaping machinery and power tools confidently
• Experience with lawn care practices including mowing, edging, fertilizing, and aeration
• Knowledge of landscape maintenance techniques such as pruning, tree care, irrigation systems, and gardening best practices
• Familiarity with hardscape installation processes involvin...