Landscape Construction LEAD I

Britescape LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

SIMPLE IRA with company match

Accrued paid time off and six paid hol

Job summary

Britescape’s Garden Services Division in Seattle, WA seeks a Landscape Construction Lead I to perform hands-on installation, guide crews, and keep sites organized for efficient project progress. This full-time role offers 40 hours per week and training geared toward progression to Lead II.

You will work with the Lead II and Account Managers to deliver high-quality landscapes while developing advanced construction skills. Compensation is $30–$34/hr with benefits and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of professional landscape or construction experience.
• Ability to follow a planting plan or basic instructions without constant oversight.
• Identify common Pacific Northwest plants and perform basic landscape installation and irrigation tasks.
• Valid driver’s license and experience driving trucks of various sizes in urban areas.
• Outdoor work year-round and lift at least 75 pounds.
• Dependability, punctuality, a positive attitude, and pride in quality work.
• Readiness to guide crew members and learn more advanced skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and lead portions of small-scale landscape construction projects, including paver base preparation, landscape edging installation, and placement of decorative rock and small boulders.
• Guide crews through digging, soil preparation, and planting, ensuring correct plant identification, planting depths, and spacing.
• Complete basic irrigation repairs, including broken lines and sprinkler head replacement, and assist with layouts for new drip zones.
• Prepare sites through manual grading, sod removal, soil installation, and material handling.
• Use power tools confidently and ensure tools are cleaned, loaded, and accounted for at the end of each day.
• Coordinate day-to-day crew activity with the Lead II and Account Managers, set a productive pace, and maintain an organized site with a thorough final cleanup.
• Learn advanced stone masonry, irrigation programming, and heavy machinery operation from the Lead II.

Skills

Landscape installation

Crew guidance

Irrigation tasks

Plant identification

Valid driver’s license

Outdoor work

Punctuality

Reading plans

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Build on your landscape experience with Britescape's Garden Services Division in Seattle, WA. As a Landscape Construction Lead I, you will perform hands-on installation work, guide crew members, and keep job sites organized and projects moving efficiently. You will work closely with the Lead II and Account Managers to deliver high-quality landscapes while developing more advanced construction skills. This full-time role offers 40 hours per week and training designed to support progression toward a Lead II position.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and lead portions of small-scale landscape construction projects, including paver base preparation, landscape edging installation, and placement of decorative rock and small boulders.
• Guide crews through digging, soil preparation, and planting, ensuring correct plant identification, planting depths, and spacing.
• Complete basic irrigation repairs, including broken lines and sprinkler head replacement, and assist with layouts for new drip zones.
• Prepare sites through manual grading, sod removal, soil installation, and material handling.
• Use power tools confidently and ensure tools are cleaned, loaded, and accounted for at the end of each day.
• Coordinate day-to-day crew activity with the Lead II and Account Managers, set a productive pace, and maintain an organized site with a thorough final cleanup.
• Learn advanced stone masonry, irrigation programming, and heavy machinery operation from the Lead II.

Qualifications

• At least one year of professional landscape or construction experience.
• Ability to follow a planting plan or basic instructions without constant oversight.
• Ability to identify common Pacific Northwest plants and perform basic landscape installation and irrigation tasks.
• Valid driver's license and experience driving trucks of various sizes in urban areas.
• Ability to work outdoors year-round and lift at least 75 pounds.
• Dependability, punctuality, a positive attitude, and pride in quality work.
• Readiness to guide crew members and learn more advanced skills.

Compensation

$30-$34 per hour for a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available after 90 days.
• SIMPLE IRA with company matching after 12 months.
• Accrued paid time off and six paid holidays.
• Training toward a Lead II role, which has a pay range of $32-$35 per hour.
• Structured feedback at 90 days and six months to support skill development and progress.