Landscaping Lead — Precision Enhancement Crew

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

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.