Lawn Maintenance LaborLandscape Laborer

Straightline Landscaping & Lawn Mai; Homer Glen (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

Straightline Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance is seeking a reliable Lawn Maintenance & Landscape Laborer to join our Homer Glen team. This hands-on outdoor role focuses on transforming and maintaining properties with a strong emphasis on quality and teamwork.

Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, shrub work, and operating lawn care equipment while maintaining a professional site presence. Pay starts at $18/hr depending on experience, with opportunities for advancement within the company.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in lawn care, landscaping, or outdoor labor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mow, edge, trim, and blow lawns.
• Assist with shrub trimming and landscape installation tasks.
• Operate and maintain commercial lawn care equipment and hand tools.
• Load and unload materials, equipment, and supplies from company vehicles.
• Follow crew leader instructions to complete jobs efficiently and to company standards.
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance on job sites.
• Ensure proper care and upkeep of all equipment after each use.
• Assist with mulch, planting, bed maintenance, and installation tasks as needed.
• Load and unload materials and equipment from company vehicles.

Skills

Lawn care experience

Outdoor labor

Team oriented

Hardworking

Job description

Benefits:

• Paid time off

About the Role:

Straightline Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance is looking for a hardworking and dependable Lawn Maintenance & Landscape Laborer to join our growing crew in Homer Glen, IL! This is a hands‑on outdoor role where you'll take pride in transforming and maintaining beautiful properties across the area. If you love working outside and want to be part of a team that takes quality seriously, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities: (Lawn Maintenance Laborer)

• Perform routine lawn maintenance including mowing, edging, trimming, and blowing
• Assist with shrub trimming
• Operate and maintain commercial lawn care equipment and hand tools
• Load and unload materials, equipment, and supplies from company vehicles
• Follow crew leader instructions to complete jobs efficiently and to company standards
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance on job sites
• Ensure proper care and upkeep of all equipment after each use

Responsibilities: (Landscape Laborer)

• Assist with landscape installation such as mulching, planting, and bed maintenance
• Assist with Shrub Trimming
• Assist with Installation of paver bricks
• Assist with Installation of retaining walls
• Assist with Installation of draintile
• Assist with Grading/sodding
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance on job sites
• Load and unload materials, equipment, and supplies from company vehicles

Requirements:

• Prior experience in lawn care, landscaping, or outdoor labor preferred
• Ability to operate commercial mowers, trimmers, and blowers
• Prior experience with paver brick and retaining wall installation
• Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Ability to perform physical labor including lifting up to 50 lbs
• Reliable transportation to and from the job site or meeting location
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and ability to work well on a team
• Valid driver's license a plus but not required

Pay:

Pay: Will be based on experience and review after 30/60 days. Listed pay is based on no experience.

With Experience, pay will START AT $18.00 & up

About Us:

Straightline Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance is a trusted name in the Homer Glen, IL area, known for delivering clean, precise, and professional results on every property we touch. Our customers keep coming back because we treat their properties like our own. We take care of our team members with consistent work, a supportive crew environment, and the opportunity to grow your skills in the green industry.