Landscape Maintenance Laborer

Intrinsic Landscaping, Inc.; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Uniform provided

Job summary

Intrinsic Landscaping, Inc. in Glenview, IL is hiring a Landscape Laborer for a full-time seasonal role (March–November). You will perform a variety of physical duties to create and maintain outdoor spaces for residential and commercial clients as part of a team in a busy work environment.

The ideal candidate is reliable, physically fit, and safety‑minded, with 1–2 years of landscaping experience preferred. A valid driver’s license is strongly preferred; bilingual Spanish and English is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand, kneel, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying Chicago-area weather.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish & English is a plus.
• 1–2 years landscaping experience preferred; entry-level welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lawn care: Mow, edge, and trim turf using power and hand tools.
• Planting & Cultivation: Plant decorative bushes, flowers, trees, and shrubs; spread mulch, topsoil, and fertilizers.
• Pruning & Weeding: Trim overgrown limbs, hedges, and shrubs, and remove weeds and dead plants.
• Property Clean-Up: Rake leaves, clear debris, and remove litter from lawns and walkways.
• Equipment Maintenance: Safely operate commercial landscaping machinery (mowers, trimmers, blowers); basic maintenance.
• Job Site Safety: Strictly adhere to company safety guidelines and wear PPE.

Skills

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Reliability

Bilingual Spanish & English

Job description

Work for a fun landscape, green roof, and green wall construction company!

This is a full-time seasonal (March through November) position in Glenview, IL. We are seeking a hardworking and dedicated Landscape Laborer to join our team. You will perform a variety of physical duties to create and maintain beautiful, healthy outdoor environments for our residential and commercial clients. The ideal candidate is a team player who is reliable, physically fit, and takes pride in their work.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $16 - $20 per hour
• Overtime opportunities
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Uniform provided

Job Responsibilities

• Lawn care: Mow, edge, and trim turf using power and hand tools
• Planting & Cultivation: Plant decorative bushes, flowers, trees, and shrubs; spread mulch, topsoil, and fertilizers.
• Pruning & Weeding: Trim overgrown limbs, hedges, and shrubs, and routinely remove weeds and dead plants.
• Property Clean-Up: Rake leaves, clear debris, and remove litter from lawns and walkways.
• Equipment Maintenance: Safely operate commercial landscaping machinery (mowers, trimmers, blowers). Perform basic preventative maintenance and report malfunctions.
• Job Site Safety: Strictly adhere to company safety guidelines and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Experience & Qualifications

• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand, kneel, bend, and lift/move up to 50 lbs repeatedly throughout the day.
• Working Conditions: Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in various Chicago-area weather conditions (heat, cold, rain).
• Reliability: Valid driver’s license with a clean record is strongly preferred. Reliable transportation to and from the worksite is required.
• Communicate effectively; Bilingual Spanish & English is a plus
• Experience: 1 to 2 years of experience in landscaping or grounds-keeping is preferred, but entry-level candidates with a strong work ethic are welcome to apply.

Intrinsic Landscaping is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Intrinsic Landscaping makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.