Join Our Growing Team: Landscape Maintenance Technician

Delivers timely results through superior teamwork while maintaining exquisite landscapes across residential, commercial, and municipal properties. This role thrives on physical strengths, attention to detail, and a passion for creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor environments in a fun, fast-paced, and innovative setting.

Grow. Lead. Exceed: Our Commitment

Commit to providing landscape maintenance excellence of five-star quality!

Commit to maintaining beautiful, healthy, and thriving outdoor spaces!

Commit to learning, growing, and achieving for your personal and professional development.

Commit to being there—for our teammates, our clients, and our community!

Roles and Responsibilities: include but are not limited to:

• Work with the Maintenance Project Manager and Crew Leaders to execute landscape maintenance services, coordinate equipment requirements, and ensure materials and supplies are available to complete jobs within scheduled timelines.
• Perform landscape maintenance in a safe, high-quality, and productive manner at residential, commercial, and municipal properties.
• Participate in training and mentoring from Property Managers and Crew Leaders on safe and proper methods and techniques for completing assigned maintenance tasks.
• Work as a team with Maintenance Property Managers, Crew Leaders, and fellow Landscape Maintenance Technicians to complete scheduled services efficiently and effectively.
• Operate various landscaping tools, equipment, and machinery, including mowers, trimmers, blowers, and other maintenance equipment.
• Maintain landscape beds and plantings through weeding, pruning, trimming, mulching, edging, deadheading, and general plant care.
• Perform lawn maintenance services, including mowing, string trimming, edging, fertilizing, and other turf care tasks as assigned.
• Assist with seasonal landscape services, including spring cleanups, fall cleanups, leaf removal, seasonal planting, and winter snow and ice removal.
• Monitor the health and appearance of plants, trees, shrubs, and turf, reporting potential issues, disease, pest concerns, or property damage to the Crew Leader or Property Manager.
• Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting inspections, lubricating, cleaning, and reporting repair needs on a daily basis.
• Ensure properties are maintained to company standards, with attention to detail, cleanliness, and overall appearance.
• Provide exceptional customer service by maintaining professional relationships with clients and helping ensure their satisfaction with our services.
• Work closely with Crew Leaders and fellow technicians to ensure scheduling, materials, quality, and completion of maintenance services meet or exceed expectations.
• Establish strong working relationships with all Operations Team members to collaborate effectively, meet or exceed client expectations, and contribute to a positive and proactive culture.

Benefits:

Vande Hey's offers a friendly work environment with a competitive wage and benefits package for eligible employees, including:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability — Paid by the Vande Hey Company
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Continuing Education
• Company Discounts

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in the landscape maintenance industry preferred.
• Knowledge and/or experience in horticulture, plant care, turf management, and landscape maintenance preferred.

Education:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• Degree or coursework in horticulture, landscape management, or a related field of study is a plus.

License:

• Valid driver’s license required for operating VHC vehicles.
• CDL license, or the ability to obtain one, is a plus.

Physical Requirements, Skills and Characteristics:

• This position requires regular heavy lifting, bending, kneeling, and working outdoors in all types of weather.
• Capable of operating required landscaping equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner.
• Ability to use a smartphone or data-enabled device for communication and reporting.
• Knowledge of proper plant care, pruning techniques, turf maintenance, and seasonal landscape maintenance practices.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain high standards of landscape appearance and quality.
• Desire and ability to work with people and work with your hands to maintain beautiful, healthy outdoor spaces.
• Ability to take initiative and work proactively to ensure outstanding customer service and satisfaction.
• A drive to exceed customer expectations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, outdoor environment.

Role Overview

Our landscape maintenance team plays an essential role in keeping residential, commercial, and municipal properties looking their best year-round. Across maintenance, team members work together to deliver high-quality landscape maintenance services, including lawn care, mowing, trimming, pruning, bed maintenance, seasonal cleanups, plant health care, irrigation, and overall property upkeep. From field crews and equipment maintenance to operations, management, and customer service, every department contributes to maintaining exceptional property standards, efficient operations, safe work practices, and outstanding customer satisfaction. This fast-paced, team-oriented environment offers opportunities to develop new skills, operate and maintain equipment, solve problems, and take pride in delivering consistent, reliable results for our clients.

Perks and Growth

The company is committed to your personal and professional development through continuous learning, training, and mentorship opportunities across all departments. Eligible employees enjoy a supportive, team-focused work environment backed by competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package. Offerings include health, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid short-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid time off for holidays and vacations, continuing education, and exclusive company discounts. Whether working in the field, supporting operations, maintaining equipment, or serving clients, team members have opportunities to grow their skills, advance their careers, and contribute to the company's long-term success.