Landscaper Laborer

Edgewood Properties, Inc.; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewood Properties, Inc. in New Jersey seeks a dependable Landscape Laborer to join our year‑round landscaping team. This full‑time role covers installation of trees, shrubs, sod, mulch, and other landscape materials, with winter snow and ice removal as needed.

The position requires outdoor work in varying weather, physical stamina, and teamwork with crew leaders. Lifting 50–75 lbs and overtime availability are expected, with a preferred valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Experience in landscaping, outdoor labor, or construction preferred, but not required.
• Able to perform physically demanding tasks outdoors throughout the year.
• Able to lift and carry 50–75 pounds.
• Willingness to work overtime and adjusted schedules when required.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planting trees, shrubs, flowers, and other plant material.
• Prepare planting areas by digging holes, grading, and soil amendment.
• Install and repair sod; prepare soil and grade prior to installation.
• Spread mulch, topsoil, decorative stone; install landscape materials.
• Assist with bed preparation, edging, grading, and site cleanup.
• Load/unload plants, tools, and materials; operate basic hand/power tools.
• Work with equipment operators and crew leaders during installations.
• Perform landscape maintenance tasks: mowing, trimming, pruning, weeding, leaf cleanup, property cleanup.
• Report to work during snow/ice events; perform snow and ice removal when required.

Skills

Outdoor work

Physically demanding

Lift 50-75 lbs

Team collaboration

Overtime availability

Valid driver’s license preferred

Tools

Landscaping equipment

Job description

Company Description

Edgewood Properties, Inc., founded in 1992, is a leading real estate development and property management company headquartered in New Jersey, with projects expanding across the United States. The company is owned and managed by experienced real estate entrepreneurs who take a hands-on approach to residential, commercial, retail, and office developments. Edgewood Properties is known for delivering high-quality design, attentive customer service, and careful attention to detail. Guided by a conservative financial philosophy, the company remains virtually debt-free, using its own cash and equity to fund projects. This financial strength and independence allow Edgewood Properties to respond quickly to opportunities and maintain close involvement in every property.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dependable and hardworking Landscape Laborer to join our year‑round landscaping team. This position will work primarily with our landscape installation crew, assisting with the installation of trees, shrubs, sod, mulch, and other landscape materials. The employee will also assist with general landscape maintenance as needed and must be available for snow and ice removal operations during the winter.

This is a full-time, year‑round position that requires outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with planting trees, shrubs, flowers, and other plant material.
• Prepare planting areas by digging holes, removing soil, grading, and amending the soil as needed.
• Install and repair sod, including preparing and grading the soil before installation.
• Spread and install mulch, topsoil, decorative stone, and other landscape materials.
• Assist with landscape bed preparation, edging, grading, and site cleanup.
• Load and unload plants, tools, equipment, and landscaping materials.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, wheelbarrows, compactors, and other landscaping equipment.
• Assist equipment operators and crew leaders during landscape installation projects.
• Perform general landscape maintenance, including mowing, trimming, pruning, weeding, leaf cleanup, and property cleanup.
• Maintain clean and organized trucks, trailers, equipment, and work areas.
• Follow instructions from crew leaders and supervisors.
• Follow all company safety procedures and properly use required personal protective equipment.
• Assist with snow plowing, shoveling, snow blowing, salting, and other snow and ice removal duties during the winter.
• Report to work during snow and ice events, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays when required.
• Perform other landscaping and property‑maintenance duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous landscaping, construction, or outdoor labor experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work outdoors throughout the year.
• Ability to lift and carry approximately 50-75 pounds.
• Ability to bend, kneel, stand, walk, dig, and perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to work safely and productively as part of a crew.
• Dependable transportation and consistent attendance.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Willingness to work overtime and adjusted schedules when required.
• Availability for snow and ice removal operations throughout the winter.
• A valid driver’s license is preferred.
• Experience operating landscaping or snow‑removal equipment is a plus.

Work Schedule

This is a full‑time, year‑round position. The regular schedule may vary depending on weather, seasonal workload, and project requirements. Overtime, early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holiday work may be required, particularly during snow and ice events.

Work Environment

The position is performed primarily outdoors in conditions that may include heat, cold, rain, snow, mud, dust, and uneven terrain. Employees will regularly work around trucks, trailers, machinery, landscaping equipment, and active construction or installation areas.