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, dental, vision, and life ins

Matching 401k retirement savings

Discounts at Garden Center

Work-life balance

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

For Garden’s Sake in Durham, NC is seeking an experienced Installation Landscaper to bring custom designs to life. You will plant shrubs, install sod, drainage, irrigation, lighting, and help construct hardscapes, working in a collaborative team to deliver high-quality landscapes.

This full-time, year-round position pays $18-21/hour with weekly pay. Benefits include paid time off and holidays, medical/dental/vision and life insurance, matching 401k, employee discounts, and a strong work-life

Qualifications

• MUST have a valid driver’s license with no major MVR infractions.
• Experience in landscaping: planting, tree and hedge pruning, lighting, irrigation and drainage work.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English) is a plus.

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

Skills

Valid driver's license

Bilingual Spanish & English

Team player

Detail-oriented

Job description

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 and chickens!

The Position

We are seeking an experienced Installation Landscaper to join our team. Our crews take landscapes to the next level by bringing custom designs to life: planting gorgeous greenery, building beautiful custom paver and stone designs, installing irrigation and lighting, and everything in between. The ideal candidates have a passion for landscaping and are hard working, team players, detail-oriented, and work with integrity and professionalism.

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.