Lead Lawn Maintenance Landscaper

Description For Garden’s Sake is a family-owned garden center and landscaping company, in operation since 1999. We are continually growing, and offer customers a one-stop shop for plants, landscape design/installation, and lawn maintenance services.

Working with us allows you to enjoy a beautiful, natural environment every day with teammates that want to see you shine. You’ll be given opportunities to train, learn, and grow to your greatest potential. We prioritize caring for our employees as much as our customers.

Plus, we have resident goats and chickens!

The Position We are seeking an experienced Lawn Maintenance Landscaper to join our team and lead their own route. Our crew takes yards to the next level with skilled routine care and a passion for making landscapes look pristine. Crew members are hard working, team players, and work with integrity and professionalism.

This is a full-time year-round position paying $18.50-21/hour to start based on experience, with weekly pay . We offer paid time off and holidays; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; matching 401k; discounts at the Garden Center; and work-life balance. Advancement opportunities available as we continue to grow.

Work day is 7:00AM to variable end time. Work week is Monday - Friday and averages 40-50 hours with paid overtime; four day workweeks during high season (April - October). Saturday work is rare and we never work on Sundays or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Mow, trim, and edge turf and beds for an overall neat and tidy appearance
• Prune shrubs and maintain plant health
• Weed and care for plants in beds
• Blow leaves and brush from lawns, walkways, patios
• Mulch installation
• Seasonal aeration and seeding
• Small-scale planting and annuals installation
• Operate large machinery: trucks and trailers, ride-on and walk-behind mowers, etc.
• Operate handheld equipment: blowers, weed eaters, aerators/seeders, etc.
• Work closely with a team to produce a superior product that enhances our customers’ lifestyle
• Routinely interact with clients and crew members in a professional manner
• Create a positive work environment for fellow team members

Requirements

• MUST have a valid driver’s license with no major MVR infractions
• Previous experience in landscape/lawn maintenance
• Ability to operate equipment proficiently and safely
• Ability to perform physical work in outdoor conditions, both hot and cold
• Physical capability to lift greater than 50 lbs.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English) a plus

For Garden’s Sake is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.