Landscape Installation Crew Member

For Garden's Sake; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k matching

Discounts at Garden Center

Work-life balance

Job summary

For Garden’s Sake is a family-owned garden center and landscaping company offering plants, landscape design/installation, and lawn maintenance services. This is a full-time year-round position with weekly pay and a strong benefits package, including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k matching.

Discounts at the Garden Center and a healthy work-life balance are also provided. Workdays start at 6:55 AM and end time varies, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license with no major MVR infractions.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English) a plus.
• Experience operating landscaping equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plant shrubs, trees, flowers, and install sod.
• Install and repair drainage, irrigation, landscape lighting, and other site amenities.
• Assist with constructing hardscapes: stone and paver patios, retaining walls, edging, steppers, dry creek beds, etc.
• Operate large machinery (trucks/trailers, loaders, bed edgers, sod cutters, stone saws).
• Interact with clients and crew in a professional manner.
• Contribute to a high-quality product that enhances customers’ lifestyle.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Job description

For Garden’s Sake is a family-owned garden center and landscaping company, in operation since 1999. We are continually growing, and offer customers a one-stop shop for plants, landscape design/installation, and lawn maintenance services.

Working with us allows you to enjoy a beautiful, natural environment every day with teammates that want to see you shine. You’ll be given opportunities to train, learn, and grow to your greatest potential. We prioritize caring for our employees as much as our customers. Plus, we have resident goats, chickens, and ducks!

The Position

This is a full-time year-round position paying $18-21/hour to start, with weekly pay. We offer paid time off and holidays; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; matching 401k retirement savings; discounts at the Garden Center; and work-life balance. Advancement opportunities available as we continue to grow.

Work day is 6:55 AM to variable end time Monday through Friday. Work week averages 45 hours with paid overtime. Saturday work is rare and we never work on Sundays or holidays.

Responsibilities

• NOTE: This is NOT a lawn maintenance role (no mowing, blowing, trimming, etc.)
• Plant shrubs, trees, flowers, and install sod
• Install and repair drainage, irrigation, landscape lighting, and other site amenities
• Assist with constructing hardscapes: stone & paver patios, retaining walls, edging, steppers, dry creek beds, etc.
• Operate large machinery (trucks/trailers, loaders, and dingos) and bed edgers, sod cutters, stone saws, etc.
• Routinely interact with clients and crew members in a professional manner
• Produce a superior product that enhances our customers’ lifestyle
• Work closely with a team to create a positive work environment and accomplish a common goal

Requirements

• MUST have a valid driver’s license with no major MVR infractions
• Previous experience in landscaping: planting, tree and hedge pruning, lighting, irrigation and drainage work
• Experience with irrigation and landscape lighting a plus
• Experience in masonry or hardscaping a plus
• Ability to operate equipment proficiently and safely
• Ability to perform physical work in outdoor conditions, both hot and cold
• Physical capability to lift greater than 50 lbs.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English) a plus

For Garden’s Sake is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.