Hardscape Technician

Southern Landscape Group, Inc.; Evington (VA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Southern Landscape Group, Inc. in Evington, Virginia is seeking a Hardscape Team Technician to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on hardscape construction tasks such as installing pavers, retaining walls, and various landscaping features. The position offers a competitive hourly wage starting at $17.25, ensuring outdoor work with opportunities for overtime.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, two years of experience, and must be physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must lift 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to communicate with Spanish speaking workers.
• Maintain clean and safe job sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform hardscape construction tasks including installation of pavers and walls.
• Operate equipment like compact track loaders and mini-excavators.
• Read and interpret landscape and architectural plans.
• Ensure daily tasks are completed on schedule.

Skills

Great verbal and written communication skills

Analytical problem-solving

Customer service

Ability to use Apple technology

Education

High school degree or GED

Two years of documented experience in the green industry

Tools

Compact track loaders

Mini-excavator

Pressure washer

Hedge trimmers

Job description

About Us

For 27 years, Southern Landscape Group has been Central Virginia’s premier landscape design/build and maintenance firm. With a focus on high‑end residential and commercial properties, we deliver unparalleled experiences and service to our clients daily.

At Southern, it all starts with our team! We realize that we are only as good as the people we have representing our brand; therefore, our emphasis is on finding, retaining, and training the highest quality people! Our mission is to support and grow our teams so we can make our clients’ lives better. Our modern fleet of equipment & trucks, modern facility & technology, and focus on safety make working here a mutually beneficial experience.

Position Overview

A Hardscape Team Technician is an experienced team member in hardscape construction that performs tasks such as pavement systems (stone and pavers), retaining walls, water features, low‑voltage lighting, utilities, concrete, carpentry and stonework. The technician is able to technically operate a variety of equipment and has basic knowledge in construction means, methods, techniques.

Job Functions

• Review job notes for clear understanding of scope of work to be performed on a daily basis
• Read, measure, and interpret landscape, architectural, and civil plans
• Perform the following landscape and hardscape services:
• Landscape bed installation and maintenance
• Pruning: horticulturally correct tree/shrub/perennial pruning and dead heading
• Irrigation: proper installation, controller programming, minor irrigation repairs, and seasonal adjustment
• Water features: installation of water features
• Lighting: proper installation of low‑voltage lighting systems, controller programming, repair and replacement of lighting system components
• Drainage: installation of drainage pipe, drain boxes, drainage channels, dry creek beds, and swales
• Excavation and grading: use machinery, hand tools, and grade measuring tools to properly excavate, contour, shape, and fine‑grade soil to achieve desired look and function
• Watering: new install plant and turf watering
• Plant installation: plant identification, bed preparation, proper plant installation, layout, care and maintenance
• Spring clean‑ups: bed cleanout, bed edging, pre‑emergent, plant fertilization, and mulch installation
• Pavers: installation of interlocking concrete pavers
• Retaining walls: installation using segmental retaining walls, boulders and natural stone
• Stepping stones and steps: installation using natural stone
• Masonry: mix and prepare mortar for wet lay applications including firepits, fireplaces, flagstone patios, coping stone, capstones, cobblestone edging, and grouting
• Concrete: knowledge of different mixes and applications that are used for footings, mud slabs, and broom finish and ability to install each application
• Utilities: how to call in a utility locate, update an existing ticket, and identify utility markings
• Blowing: using handheld or backpack blower to blow off all hard surfaces
• Snow removal
• Any other tasks necessary
• Operates small and medium duty tools and equipment to include but not limited to: compact track loaders, track loader, mini‑excavator, pressure washer, hedge trimmers, backpack blowers, bed edgers, re‑definers, rototiller, string trimmer, ladder, backpack sprayer, dump trailer/bed, mulching trailer, wheel loader, zip level, tape measure, cordless & hammer drill, sawzall, plumb bob, level, gas/electric water pumps, architectural and engineer scale
• Identifies enhancement ideas to improve client property and submits to team leader
• Learns and has a working knowledge of all properties, responsibilities, and knows the limits of work

Working Conditions

Time will be spent in an outdoor environment with limited ability to control noise, airborne contaminants, and temperature. Must be able to lift 50 pounds regularly. The team member is expected to work the assigned hours at Southern Landscape Group from Monday through Friday as well as weekends & overtime as dictated by seasonal needs. This is an hourly wage position with a normally expected workday of 7:00 AM until 5:00 PM.

Requirements

• A high school degree or GED is required as well as two years of documented experience in the green industry
• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to use Apple technology for time tracking and job management
• Excellent analytical problem‑solving and decision‑making ability
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate with clients and professionals
• Ability to use Google translate efficiently to communicate with Spanish speaking workers
• Assist team leader with training and coaching a team of two or more team members to help develop their skills & ensure team members receive proper training
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient job site and ensure truck/tools/equipment are properly maintained
• Ensure daily tasks are completed on schedule and budget to quality standard
• Responsible for all tools being returned to the shop at the end of a workday and tagging any tools needing repairs
• Ability to drive truck & trailer combinations
• Maintain a neat and clean professional appearance
• Work as a team member throughout Southern Landscape Group with a positive attitude
• Know and support the company’s vision, mission, and core values

Certifications

• Valid Virginia driver’s license with insurable driving record
• VDACS Registered Tech Certification
• CPR/First Aid Certification

Salary

$17.25+