Landscape Crew Member

greenview; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 1,928,640 - 2,479,680; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Safety gear provided

Growth from within

Job summary

Green View, serving Central Illinois since 1955, is hiring a landscape team member to work on residential and commercial projects alongside experienced crews. You'll help with planting, site prep, installation, and hardscape support while building a lasting career in the green industry.

This entry-level role emphasizes reliability, physical work outdoors, and safe practices. You may operate power equipment, assist with snow duties in winter, and wear provided gear.

Qualifications

• Reliability and attention to detail in outdoor work.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs and handle physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, load, and stage tools and materials before each job.
• Keep equipment clean, fluids topped off, and tools maintained.
• Assist with planting — annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees.
• Support construction tasks: digging, grading, and hardscape prep.
• Operate basic power equipment under supervision.
• Keep job sites clean, organized, and safe throughout the day.
• Support snow and ice removal during the off-season.

Skills

Reliability

Physical fitness

Valid Illinois driver's license

Outdoor stamina

Lifting up to 80 lbs

Job description

Green View has been serving Central Illinois since 1955, a family-owned landscape design, installation, and maintenance company with locations across Peoria, Bloomington, Springfield, and Champaign. Three generations of the Hoerr family have built this company on doing great work and treating people right. We take pride in our crews and in the properties we maintain.

Position overview

You’ll work alongside experienced crews on residential and commercial landscaping projects, planting, installation, site prep, and hardscape support. If you take pride in physical work done well and want to build a career in the green industry, this is a great place to start.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Inspect, load, and stage tools and materials before each job
• Keep equipment clean, fluids topped off, and tools maintained
• Assist with planting — annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees
• Support construction tasks: digging, grading, and hardscape prep
• Operate basic power equipment under supervision
• Keep job sites clean, organized, and safe throughout the day
• Support snow and ice removal during the off-season

What we're looking for

• Reliable and takes quality seriously
• Able to lift up to 80 lbs and work outdoors in all weather
• Valid Illinois driver's license with a clean driving record
• Available for snow operations as needed
• Prior landscaping or outdoor labor experience is a plus

What Green View offers

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Group Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• All job-specific equipment and safety gear provided
• Employee referral bonus programCompany cell phone plan
• Real opportunity to grow, we promote from within

Green View is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affinite Action employer. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and do not discriminate on any protected basis. Specific job responsibilities listed are guidelines and may be expanded at the discretion of Green View management.