Softscape/Hardscape Crew Member

Hittle Landscaping; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-established family-owned landscaping company that values a positive work culture. As a Softscape/Hardscape Crew Member, you will engage in diverse landscaping tasks, from installing beautiful gardens to constructing outdoor features like retaining walls and firepits. This role requires a dependable attitude and adherence to safety guidelines while working with various tools and equipment. If you're ready to contribute to quality landscapes and enjoy a collaborative work environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow your skills in a supportive setting while making a tangible impact in the community.

Benefits

401(k) plan

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Vacation days

Holiday pay

Referral program

Home build mission trips to the Caribbean

Qualifications

• Ability to lift heavy materials and perform manual labor.
• Knowledge of construction tools and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Utilize hand and power tools for landscape installation.
• Install mulch, patio pavers, and plant various flora.
• Build retaining walls, pathways, and firepits.

Skills

Heavy lifting

General construction knowledge

Safe work practices

Ability to perform manual labor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Tractors

Trenchers

Job description

Over the past 46 years, Hittle Landscaping (“Hittle”) has grown to become Indiana’s largest family-owned landscape company and is ranked by Landscape Management Magazine as the 116th largest landscape company in the Nation. Hittle has a great culture! We are looking for a Softscape/Hardscape Crew Member. A Softscape/Hardscape Crew Member performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction and installation of quality landscapes. They are courteous, responsible, and dependable. Crew Members adhere to all Hittle’s safety guidelines and have a positive, can-do attitude.

Benefits

• 401(k) *Eligibility based on time of employment
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• PTO
• Vacation days
• Holiday pay
• Referral program
• Home build mission trips to the Caribbean

Responsibilities

• Utilize a variety of hand and power tools in landscape installation work
• Operate tractors, trenchers, saws, vehicles, and equipment
• Install bulk mulch, patio pavers, and plant flowers, shrubs, and trees
• Build features such as retaining walls, seat walls, water features, pathways, pergolas, and firepits
• Represent Hittle Landscaping in a positive manner
• Snow removal in the winter
• Commercial and Residential installations

Qualifications

• Ability to properly lift heavy materials, stoop, bend, and stand
• Knowledge of uses and purposes of general construction and maintenance tools and equipment, and safe work practices
• Ability to perform semi-skilled and skilled tasks in a variety of construction and maintenance activities; perform heavy manual labor; understand and carry out directions; establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Experience and Driver’s license preferred but not required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.