Full-Time Lawn & Landscape Crew Member – Growth & Perks

WILTONSCAPE LLC; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Time Hours

Competitive Compensation

Health Insurance Options Available (H8

Retirement Plan Available (IRA w/ 5%+

Career Advancement Opportunities

Small Business Culture

Top Notch Fleet of Equipment

Job summary

WiltonScape LLC, based in Metro-Detroit, is expanding its lawn and landscape maintenance crews for both commercial and residential properties. The company emphasizes quality workmanship, reliability, and outdoor passion, offering competitive wages and opportunities for growth within a small-business culture.

Past landscaper experience is preferred, and candidates should demonstrate a strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in seasonal weather.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older and legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Past experience in lawn maintenance/landscaping/groundskeeping preferred.
• Possess a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record per Company policy.
• Pass all drug and alcohol screens as required by Company policy.
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs, comfortably lift 50+ pounds repetitively, and work on your feet for long periods of time.
• Willing to work in all weather elements.

Responsibilities

• Work as apart of a small team.
• Interact with customers in a professional and friendly manner.
• Perform comprehensive lawn and landscape services as apart of a team for both commercial and residential clients, including large, complex sites such as apartment complexes, as part of a daily service route that must be completed by the crew on a weekly basis.
• Operate commercial mowing equipment with a thorough understanding of proper operation, safety, and handling procedures.
• Utilize handheld line-trimmers and edging equipment to maintain turf around buildings, obstacles, sidewalks, curb lines and areas not reached by commercial mowing equipment.
• Perform cleanup duties using backpack blowers at the end of lawn service to clear lawn clippings and organic debris from pavement and landscaping areas.
• Start and end-of-season duties involve spring and fall cleanup services, which include operating mowers with bagging equipment to collect leaves from turf areas, using backpack blowers to move leaf debris to mowers, raking sticks and leaves as necessary, and cutting back perennial grasses and plants in landscape beds.
• Perform general de-weeding maintenance of concrete and landscape bed areas on commercial properties.
• Complete bush trimming and pruning services utilizing handheld hedge trimming equipment. Must be able to endure peak season temperatures while holding 15-pound equipment at chest level or higher for extended durations.
• Perform storm cleanup duties involving the operation of chainsaws and other handheld cutting equipment for fallen limbs after major storm events.
• Additional landscaping services for clients may include installing mulch or rock in landscape beds, using shovels or other light digging equipment to remove existing plants, and installing new plants.
• To provide year-round work for our employees, our company offers snow and ice management services during the winter off-season months to commercial clients. We aim to retain employees who work as part of our summer staff during the winter months to serve as snowplow/salt truck operators. Additional details regarding this opportunity will be discussed in the job interview and throughout the summer operating season.
• Crew leaders are responsible for driving a company truck and equipment-loaded trailer to customer properties. To drive for our company, individuals must adhere to company driving policy, be able to complete a DOT Health Screen (obtain DOT Health Card), have or be able to obtain a chauffeur license, pass all drug/alcohol screens as dictated by company policy, and have a passable driving record as determined by our insurance company to be added to the insurance.
• Crew leaders must also demonstrate the ability to lead team members to meet budgets and make sound decisions to achieve profitability on jobs without sacrificing quality. Work alongside, delegate, and distribute work according to job site size, time, and available resources. Complete route dispatch tasks using our state-of-the‑art operating software, and are responsible for conducting final inspections of job sites.

Job description

WiltonScape LLC, based in Metro-Detroit, is expanding its lawn and landscape maintenance crews for both commercial and residential properties. The company emphasizes quality workmanship, reliability, and outdoor passion, offering competitive wages and opportunities for growth within a small-business culture.

Past landscaper experience is preferred, and candidates should demonstrate a strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in seasonal weather.