Landscape Enhancement Crew Member - Hardscapes or Install

Goodwill of Colorado; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for their Landscape Enhancement Crew. This role involves working outdoors, performing essential landscaping tasks such as installing hardscapes, planting trees, and maintaining irrigation systems. Ideal candidates will have experience in landscaping or hardscapes, but those eager to learn are also encouraged to apply. Join a team that values safety, teamwork, and a positive work ethic while contributing to beautiful outdoor spaces. This position offers a temp-to-hire opportunity with potential for full-time placement, making it a great start for your career in landscaping.

Benefits

Paid Sick and Safe Time

Retirement Plan Contributions

Flexible Work Schedule

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential landscaping tasks efficiently.
• Previous experience in landscaping and hardscapes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Building rock beds and laying sod for landscaping projects.
• Maintaining work tools and following safety protocols.

Skills

Landscaping

Hardscape Installation

Irrigation Systems

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Landscaping Tools

Heavy Machinery

Job description

Applications are due by April 15, 2025

Pay Range DOE: $15.00 - $20.00/hour.

Work Schedule: Work schedule can vary, but this is temp-to-hire with the eligibility of full-time permanent placement.

This position is eligible for Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. All employees may also make pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to our retirement plan – must be 18 years of age to participate.

Goodwill of Colorado is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible employer.

JOB SUMMARY:

Goodwill Staffing is seeking experienced hardscape or install workers for our landscaping client's Landscape Enhancement Crew. If you have worked in the landscaping industry doing renovation or enhancements, irrigation, planting, developing hardscapes, or building retaining walls, then our client would be interested in meeting with you. If you do not have direct experience in hardscapes, but are willing to learn, then we invite you to apply as well.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Building rock beds.
• Laying sod.
• Working on irrigation systems.
• Building retaining walls.
• Planting trees and shrubs.
• Maintain work tools, equipment, machinery, and vehicles.
• Work safely to avoid accidents and injuries.
• Follow instructions from crew leader.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• A High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Experience:

• Previous experience in the landscaping industry is preferred.
• Previous experience working with hardscapes and installation is preferred.
• Previous construction experience is acceptable.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs or more.

Other:

• Must be okay working outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions.
• Must be able to work in a crew and follow directions.
• Must have flexibility to work scheduled shifts.
• Must be able to reliably commute to work office.
• Must be punctual.
• Must have a positive attitude and work ethic.

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses.

Goodwill participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: 888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

Job Title: 274 -GSS - General Laborers Dept Number: 5450

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Guide to Physical Requirements:
• Continuously (5-8 hours)
• Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Occasionally (1-2 hours)
• Never

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

• Heavy: 45 lbs & over - Occasionally
• Moderate: 15-44 lbs - Frequently
• Light: 14 lbs & under - Continuously

CARRYING:

• Heavy: 45 lbs & over - Occasionally
• Moderate: 15-44 lbs - Frequently
• Light: 14 lbs & under - Continuously

PUSHING/PULLING: - Continuously

REACHING:

• Above Shoulder - Occasionally
• At Shoulder - Frequently
• Below Shoulder - Occasionally

TWISTING: - Frequently

BENDING: - Frequently

KNEELING/CRAWLING: - Occasionally

SQUAT: - Occasionally

CLIMBING:

• Use of legs only (stairs) - Occasionally
• Use of arms & legs (ladders) - Occasionally

HEARING: - Continuously

VISION:

• Visual, close - Continuously
• Visual, distant - Continuously
• Visual, depth perception - Continuously

HANDS/FINGERS:

• Simple grasping - Continuously
• Fine Manipulation - Continuously
• Repetitive Movements - Continuously

WALKING: - Continuously

STANDING: - Continuously

SITTING: - Occasionally

SPEAKING: - Occasionally

OTHER, please describe: - NA

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)