Landscape Laborer

Job Summary

Join our dynamic team as a Landscape Laborer and play a vital role in creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces. This energetic position involves assisting with various landscaping projects, ensuring the health and aesthetics of landscapes, and supporting the installation and upkeep of hardscape features. You’ll work outdoors in all weather conditions, applying your skills to deliver high-quality results that enhance our clients’ environments. If you’re passionate about gardening, construction, and outdoor maintenance, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to grow your expertise while contributing to vibrant, well-maintained landscapes.

Duties

• Assist with landscape installation, including planting trees, shrubs, flowers, and installing irrigation systems.
• Maintain lawns through mowing, edging, trimming, and fertilizing to ensure lush, healthy turf.
• Operate hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruners, and power tools including trimmers and blowers to perform routine landscape maintenance.
• Support hardscape projects by preparing surfaces, laying pavers or stones, and assisting with excavation using equipment like mini-excavators.
• Perform seasonal tasks such as snow plowing and snow removal to keep properties accessible during winter months.
• Identify various plants and trees for proper care and maintenance; apply horticultural knowledge to promote healthy growth.
• Assist with irrigation system installation and repairs; monitor for leaks or malfunctions to ensure efficient watering practices.
• Support tree care activities including trimming, pruning, and hazard assessment to promote safety and vitality.
• Conduct routine landscape inspections to identify maintenance needs or pest issues; assist with pesticide management following safety protocols.
• Maintain equipment through cleaning, basic repairs, and proper storage to ensure operational readiness.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical knowledge combined with experience using hand tools and power tools for landscaping tasks.
• Prior experience in landscape maintenance or gardening is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of plant identification, horticulture practices, and landscape design principles.
• Familiarity with irrigation systems installation and troubleshooting; understanding of pesticide management is a plus.
• Construction experience or familiarity with hardscape installation enhances your ability to support complex projects.
• Ability to operate landscaping machinery such as excavators or other small construction equipment is advantageous.
• Strong physical stamina for outdoor work in various weather conditions; ability to lift heavy materials safely.
• Excellent teamwork skills with a proactive attitude toward learning new techniques and safety procedures.

Join us in transforming outdoor spaces into vibrant landscapes that inspire! This paid position offers an engaging environment where your skills will flourish while contributing to beautiful environments that clients will enjoy for years to come.

Pay: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits

• Employee discount
• On-the-job training

Work Location: In person