Landscape Enhancement Technician

Miller Creek Lawn & Landscape; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safe and Sick Time

401(k) matching

Company parties

Health insurance

Training & development

Job summary

Miller Creek Lawn & Landscape is hiring an Enhancement Technician in Duluth, Minnesota, for a full-time seasonal role. The position requires landscaping experience (1-2 years) and responsibilities include installing softscapes, ensuring quality work, and providing insights during duties. Candidates must be detail-oriented, able to lift heavy items, interact professionally with clients, and adhere to safety rules. The salary ranges from $19 to $23 per hour after a 30-hour apprenticeship period, with day shifts primarily from Monday to Thursday.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of previous landscaping experience.
• Ability to install garden beds and sod.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and work long hours outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Install softscapes including sod and garden beds.
• Ensure quality work and client satisfaction.
• Provide insights for crew processes.

Skills

Landscaping experience

Knowledge of plants and soil

Proficient with landscape machinery

Detail-oriented

Time Management

Problem solving

Tools

Landscape machinery

Hand tools

Job description

Benefits

• Safe and Sick Time
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Paid Training
• Safety Boot Reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• OT Pay: 1 ½ pay after 40 hours per week, Overtime hours regularly available
• Minnesota Sick & Safe time: 1hr for every 30 hours worked
• After 6 Months/Full-time employment: Employer matches to 4% of contributions

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a crew of 1-2 others through the installation of softscapes.
• Ensure the successful installation of Garden Beds, Plantings, Sod, Seed, Artificial Turf, Drainage, Grading, etc.
• Interact with Supervisors, Project Foreman, and clients to ensure clear communication throughout all projects.
• Ensure client and company satisfaction through quality work.
• Provide insight and suggestions for processes that are critical to the success of your crew and the company.
• Receiving direction and identifying needs on a jobsite.
• Perform all responsibilities to company standards.
• Present knowledge and information to other crew members.
• Show interest in daily tasks and projects.

Enhancement Technicians are responsible for understanding, installing and picking up tasks, receiving direction, identifying needs on a jobsite (Garden Bed Installation, Planting/Horticulture, Grading, Sod, Seeding/Overseeding, Artificial Turf, Drainage), as well as ensuring that their crew (including yourself) is performing all responsibilities to company standards, to ensure that a quality job is performed in an effective and professional manner. We will provide in-office training and education. On-site training and knowledge is provided. Out of town travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Landscaping. (1-2 years)
• Ability to install elements like seed/sod, garden beds, etc.
• Knowledge of plants and soil.
• Proficient with landscape machinery and hand tools.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, work long hours outdoors, and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to interact professionally with clients.
• Attention to detail. Landscaping requires a keen eye for detail, ensuring projects meet high standards.
• Time Management.
• Problem solving.
• Adhere to safety rules and regulations.

Job Type

Full Time-Seasonal

Salary

$19-23/hr after 30 Apprenticeship Period

Schedule

• Day shift
• Monday-Thursday (Potential Fridays)
• 10 Hour Shifts
• Overtime

License/Certification (Required)

• Driver’s License
• MNDOT Medical Card (Can be obtained after hired)