Landscaping Crew Member/Laborer

CW Resources; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Retirement Plan with Match Options

Job summary

CW Resources is seeking a Landscaping Laborer at the Newport Naval Station. Join our team where no experience is necessary, as we provide complete training to help you develop skills like mowing, trimming, and maintaining outdoor spaces. Enjoy a collaborative environment that values dedication and teamwork. Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plans, and professional growth opportunities. This role involves physical activity outdoors and requires dependability and a strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• No landscaping experience required – full training provided.
• Ability to safely use landscaping tools and equipment.
• Strong work ethic and punctuality required.

Responsibilities

• Check in with supervisor and team members daily.
• Mow lawns, trim bushes, and perform cleanup tasks.
• Communicate any site notes or equipment issues to crew leader.

Skills

Dependability

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Team player

Good attitude

Education

Valid RealID

Job description

No Experience, No Problem – Apply Today! We invite applicants eligible for the AbilityOne Program to apply. The AbilityOne Program is a federal initiative that offers employment opportunities and services to adults who have disabilities.

CW's Core Values: Mission Driven, Teamwork Makes Us Stronger, & Everyone Brings Value!

• Location: Newport Naval Station
• Shift: Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 3:30pm

If you enjoy working outside and staying active, this job is for you. We're looking for reliable people to join our landscaping laborer team. You don't need any experience – we'll teach you everything you need to know, like how to mow lawns, trim bushes, and spread mulch. Just bring a good attitude and be ready to learn.

Day in the Life of a Landscaping Crew Member

• Start your day by checking in with your supervisor and team members.
• Review the day's assignments, and load up the truck with the tools and equipment you'll need.
• Once you arrive at your assigned location, you'll jump into action by mowing large lawn areas, edging sidewalks and driveways, and trimming around trees, fences, and other hard-to-reach spots.
• Next, you'll focus on landscaping tasks like weeding flowerbeds, pruning shrubs and small trees, laying mulch, or planting seasonal flowers.
• As you wrap up the job site, you'll blow off walkways, clear any debris, and make sure everything looks polished.
• You’ll reload tools, clean up the work area, and communicate any site notes or equipment issues to your crew leader.
• Once the team arrives back at the office, you'll help unload, clean up, and prep for the next day.

What You Need to Be Successful

• No landscaping experience required – we provide full training.
• Must be willing to learn how to safely use landscaping tools and equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely around equipment and outdoor environments.
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate respectfully with coworkers and supervisors.
• Dependability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
• Attention to detail when completing tasks such as debris removal, edging, or cleanup.
• Valid RealID.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain government base access.

Why You'll Love This Job

• Be part of a team that appreciates your hard work and helps you grow.
• Learn how to use professional landscaping tools and techniques.
• Grow your career – many of our team members move up and take on new roles.
• Stay active and fit while you work – who needs a gym when your job keeps you moving?
• Access to an Employee Wellness Coordinator and robust wellness program that support your health and work‑life balance.

Explore Our Generous Benefits Package

• Employer Paid Benefits Offered:
  • Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Telemedicine
  • Retirement Plan & Match Options
  • Short Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays & Vacation
  • Sick & Personal Time

Physical & Environmental Demands

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and crouch for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, and move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Involves repetitive motions such as raking, shoveling, trimming, and pushing landscaping equipment.
• Requires sufficient hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity to handle tools and perform detailed tasks.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and wind.
• May involve exposure to dust, pollen, fertilizers, and other landscaping materials or chemicals.
• Requires visual acuity to inspect work quality, identify hazards, and ensure safety compliance.
• Must be able to hear and respond to verbal instructions, equipment sounds, and environmental cues.
• Involves navigating uneven terrain, slopes, and potentially slippery or muddy surfaces.
• May require wearing personal protective equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, ear protection, and boots.
• Reasonable accommodations can be provided.

Behaviors

• Loyal – Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Team Player – Works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic – Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Dedicated – Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Detail-Oriented – Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

• Self-Starter – Inspired to perform without outside help
• Goal Completion – Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Flexibility – Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made based on individual qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.