Landscape Maintenance or Turf Team Member

Ryan Lawn & Tree Inc; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

ESOP

401(k) with company match

Uniforms provided

11 paid holidays + 1 floating personal

17 PTO days

Job summary

RJ Lawn & Landscape in Waukee, IA is hiring Turf Team Members and Landscape Maintenance Team Members. Earn $20.00-$22.00 per hour based on experience. Year-round employment includes snow removal duties in winter, with routes serving residential and commercial customers.

Join a hands-on outdoor crew, operate riding mowers and power tools, and assist with bed maintenance, mulching, and plant care. Opportunities to advance to Crew Leader and management roles are available.

Qualifications

• Background check and pre-employment drug screening required.
• Valid Iowa driver’s license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfort operating outdoor power equipment (mowers, trimmers, blowers).
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather, including winter snow removal shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate riding lawn mowers, string trimmers, and blowers to keep properties looking sharp.
• Maintain beds, trim plants/shrubs, replenish mulch, water, and monitor plant health.
• Assist Crew Leader with daily prep and ensure high-quality work on routes.
• Follow directions on task assignments, standards, and site-specific instructions.
• Ensure properties are clear of obstacles and gates are secured on exit.
• Service, clean, and secure tools and equipment, and assist with inventory.
• Report equipment issues, accidents, or property damage immediately.
• Support RJ Lawn & Landscape safety procedures, vision, and values.
• Year-round employment with snow removal duties in winter.

Skills

Background check

Drug screening

Driver's license

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Outdoor work

Team communication

Tools

Mowers

Trimmers

Blowers

Job description

Description

Landscape Maintenance or Turf Team Member

Salary: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour, based on experience.

About the Roles

RJ Lawn & Landscape is hiring outdoor-focused, hands-on Team Members to join our Turf and Landscape Maintenance crews in Waukee. Whether you're drawn to running equipment and keeping properties freshly cut, or getting your hands in the dirt with beds, mulch, and plant care, we have a spot for you!

During the interview process, we'll talk you through your strengths and interests to match you to the crew in either the Turf or Landscape Maintenance department, wherever you'll do your best work.

Turf Team Members: operate riding mowers, string trimmers, and blowers to deliver clean, sharp-looking properties for residential and commercial customers.

Landscape Maintenance Team Members: support bed maintenance, plant and shrub trimming, mulch replenishment, watering, and basic plant health monitoring.

Both roles work under the direction of a Crew Leader as part of a route-based crew serving new and existing customers.

What You'll Do

• Turf Team Member Track: operating riding lawn mowers, string trimmers, and blowers safely and effectively - leave every property visually sharp before leaving the site.
• Landscape Maintenance Team Member Track: perform bed maintenance, plant and shrub trimming, watering, mulch replenishment, and debris/trash removal - spot/report plant health issues such as: disease, pests, or water stress.
• Assist the Crew Leader in preparing for the workday and producing high-quality work on assigned routes.
• Follow Crew Leads direction on task assignments, standards, and site-specific instructions.
• Confirm properties are clear of obstacles before starting, and close and lock all gates before leaving each site.
• Service, clean, load, and secure tools, equipment, and the vehicle after each job, and help with monthly inventory.
• Report equipment issues, accidents, injuries, or property damage to your Crew Leader/Manager immediately.
• Support and uphold RJ Lawn & Landscape's safety procedures, policies, vision, and values.
• Year-Round Employment - performing snow removal duties during the winter season is required.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.
• Valid Iowa driver's license.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of employment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable operating outdoor power equipment safely (mowers, trimmers, blowers, or hand tools depending on crew).
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather, including winter snow removal shifts.
• Solid problem-solving skills and ability to adapt in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Clear communicator who can take direction and work well as part of a crew.

Measure of Accountability

• Individual efficiency on assigned tasks.
• Attendance Record.

Reports to:

Turf or Landscape Maintenance Manager

Why RJ Lawn & Landscape?

Year-round employment, hands‑on outdoor work, and a clear path to grow into Crew Leader and management roles as you develop your skills.

In addition to being a non-smoking, EEOC-compliant company with real advancement opportunities, we offer:

• Excellent benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Uniforms provided
• 11 paid holidays plus 1 floating personal holiday
• 17 Paid Time Off (PTO) days