Landscaper Lead

For Garden's Sake; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Employee discounts

Work-life balance

Job summary

For Garden’s Sake in Durham, NC is seeking an experienced landscaper to join our Enhancement team and eventually lead their own route and crew. This is a full-time year-round role focusing on meticulous landscape improvement beyond routine lawn maintenance.

You will work with a dedicated team, receive paid time off and holidays, and enjoy benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401k match. The position offers steady hours and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license with no major MVR infractions.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English) strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of how and when to prune and trim shrubs.
• Detail-oriented mindset and keen eye.
• Experience in enhancement landscape lighting and/or irrigation is a plus.
• Ability to operate equipment proficiently and safely.
• Ability to perform physical outdoor work and lift over 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Technical and specific shrub trimming based on plant type and time of year.
• Edge and trim beds, prune trees and shrubs, weed, spread mulch and pine straw.
• Small-scale plant and annuals installation.
• Some routine lawn maintenance: mow grass, water lawns and flower beds, blow leaves and brush, aerate and seed.
• Operate large machinery: trucks and trailers, ride-on and walk-behind mowers, etc.
• Operate handheld equipment: blowers, weed eaters, aerators/seeders, etc.
• Work closely with a team to produce a superior product that enhances our customers’ lifestyle.
• Routinely interact with clients and crew members in a professional manner.
• Create a positive work environment for fellow team members.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Pruning knowledge

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Teamwork

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 landscaper to join our Enhancement team, and eventually lead their own route and crew. This team takes yards to the next level with meticulous detail work and fine tuning, above and beyond routine lawn maintenance. Crew members are hard working, team players, and work with integrity and professionalism.

This is a full-time year-round position paying $20+/hour to start, with weekly pay. We offer paid time off and holidays; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; matching 401k; discounts at the Garden Center; and work-life balance. Advancement opportunities available as we continue to grow.

Work day is 7:00AM to variable end time. Work week is Monday – Friday and averages 40 hours with paid overtime. Saturday work is occasional as needed, and never any Sunday work.

Responsibilities

• Technical and specific shrub trimming based on plant type and time of year
• Edge and trim beds, prune trees and shrubs, weed, spread mulch and pine straw
• Small-scale plant and annuals installation
• Some routine lawn maintenance: Mow grass, water lawns and flower beds, blow leaves and brush, aerate and seed
• Operate large machinery: trucks and trailers, ride-on and walk-behind mowers, etc.
• Operate handheld equipment: blowers, weed eaters, aerators/seeders, etc.
• Work closely with a team to produce a superior product that enhances our customers’ lifestyle
• Routinely interact with clients and crew members in a professional manner
• Create a positive work environment for fellow team members

Requirements

• MUST have a valid driver’s license with no major MVR infractions
• Bilingual (Spanish and English) strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of how and when to prune and trim shrubs
• Detail-oriented mindset and keen eye
• Previous professional lawn maintenance experience with focus on enhancementLandscape lighting and/or irrigation experience is 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

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.