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 offers the opportunity to work outdoors, applying your hands-on skills to landscape maintenance, lawn care, and hardscape projects. You will be an essential part of creating and maintaining stunning landscapes while gaining valuable experience in horticulture, construction, and equipment operation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love working outdoors, this is the perfect role for you to grow your skills and contribute to inspiring outdoor spaces.

Responsibilities

• Assist with landscape installation, including planting trees, shrubs, and flowers, ensuring proper placement and health.
• Perform lawn care tasks such as mowing, edging, trimming, and fertilizing to keep lawns healthy and visually appealing.
• Maintain landscape features by pruning trees and shrubs, performing tree trimming, and caring for plants to promote growth and safety.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment such as excavators for digging, grading, or installing hardscape elements like patios or walkways.
• Conduct irrigation system installation and maintenance to ensure efficient watering of landscapes.
• Support snow plowing operations during winter months to keep pathways safe and accessible.
• Assist with general construction tasks related to landscape projects including hardscape installation and site preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness of work sites by removing debris, weeds, and ensuring tools are properly stored after use.

Qualifications

• Prior experience or interest in landscaping, gardening, or outdoor maintenance is preferred but not required; training will be provided.
• Mechanical knowledge or familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and landscaping equipment such as excavators is a plus.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting heavy materials, digging, bending, and standing for extended periods.
• Knowledge of lawn care practices including mowing, fertilizing, aerating, and pest control is advantageous.
• Basic understanding of horticulture principles or tree care techniques is beneficial.
• Strong work ethic with attention to safety procedures when operating machinery or handling tools.
• Valid driver’s license is a must for operating equipment or traveling between job sites; willingness to learn new skills related to irrigation systems or snow plowing is appreciated. Embark on a rewarding career where your hands-on skills help craft vibrant landscapes while developing expertise across multiple facets of outdoor maintenance!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person