Yard Associate

Mariani Enterprises, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service)

Job summary

Mariani Enterprises, LLC in Los Angeles, California, is looking for a Yard Associate to manage yard and warehouse operations. This role involves organizing seasonal materials, maintaining a clean and efficient workspace, and supporting team operations.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, has a valid driver’s license, and can work outdoors in various weather conditions. The position offers a competitive pay range of $19.00 - $22.00 per hour along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Clean driving record and valid driver's license required.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs without assistance.
• Experience in landscaping or warehouse operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize seasonal color material deliveries.
• Maintain a clean and efficient yard and warehouse.
• Ensure safety concerns are reported promptly.

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Communication

Dependability

Tools

Skid steer

Pickup truck

Job description

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Job Overview

Woodlawns Landscape Company is looking for a Yard Associate to take ownership of our yard and warehouse organization, seasonal color preparation, and material staging operations. This is a year‑round role and a great fit for someone who likes working outside, staying organized, managing details, and helping crews succeed.

Responsibilities and Duties

Seasonal Color and Material Preparation

• Take ownership of organizing seasonal color material.
• Receive, count, sort, and organize seasonal color deliveries.
• Prepare seasonal color material for crews based on daily schedules and direction from management.
• Stage seasonal color material each afternoon so crews are ready for the next day.
• Maintain organized seasonal color inventory and storage areas.
• Ensure live inventory is watered and properly cared for.
• Take ownership of organizing and preparing faux material.
• Track and communicate returned seasonal color and faux material.

Yard and Warehouse Organization

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized yard.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient warehouse.
• Ensure materials, tools, and supplies are stored properly.
• Organize returned materials and communicate inventory updates.
• Identify and report safety concerns or organization issues.

Inventory and Deliveries

• Receive vendor deliveries.
• Count and verify delivered materials.
• Report shortages, damaged materials, incorrect deliveries, or inventory concerns.
• Help maintain accurate inventory counts and material organization.
• Communicate inventory information clearly to management.

Operations Support

• Make deliveries to crews or job sites when needed.
• Pick up materials and supplies as directed.
• Support snow operations during the winter.
• Assist with additional yard, warehouse, or operational tasks when primary responsibilities are complete.

What We’re Looking For

• Someone who takes pride in organization and attention to detail.
• Someone who can take ownership of seasonal color preparation and material staging.
• Someone who enjoys creating systems and keeping materials organized.
• Someone who can communicate clearly with managers, crews, and vendors.
• Someone who can read and write English.
• Someone with a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Someone who can become DOT certified and maintain a DOT health card.
• Someone who can use a phone for calls, texts, photos, and communication.
• Someone who is willing to work outside in different weather conditions.
• Someone who is dependable, proactive, and willing to help where needed.

Job Requirements

• Experience in any of these areas is helpful: Landscaping, Yard operations, Warehouse operations, Seasonal color or plant material, Inventory management, Deliveries, Driving a truck and trailer, Skid steer operation, Snow operations.
• Seasonal color knowledge is not required on day one, but it is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and become highly proficient in organizing and preparing seasonal color materials.

Schedule

This is a year‑round position. The start time will usually be between 5:30AM and 6:30AM. The day will typically end around 3:00PM. Overtime may be needed. Saturdays may be required during peak season. Snow events may require additional hours during the winter.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs without assistance.
• Must be able to lift up to 75lbs with assistance.
• Employees should never lift more than 50lbs without help. This is company policy.
• Must be able to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, snow, and changing weather conditions.

Driving and Equipment

• May drive a pickup truck, truck and trailer, or other approved company vehicles.
• A valid driver’s license, clean driving record, DOT certification, and DOT health card are required.
• This person may also operate a skid steer if trained and approved.

What Success Looks Like

A successful Yard Associate helps the entire operation run smoother by taking ownership of organization and preparation. The yard is clean, safe, and organized. The warehouse is organized and efficient. Seasonal color materials are organized, accurate, and ready for crews. Faux materials are organized and prepared correctly. Crews have what they need staged and ready the afternoon before. Inventory and returned materials are communicated clearly and accurately. Vendor deliveries are counted and reported correctly. Vendors and team members are treated professionally. The person in this role is dependable, organized, proactive, and takes pride in owning the preparation process that helps crews succeed every day.

The Perks

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• FSA/HSA
• PerkSpot
• Long‑Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service)

Position Range

$19.00 - $22.00

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mariani Enterprises, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

Mariani Enterprises LLC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.

Mariani Enterprises LLC is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees with an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed.

Registrations with E‑Verify are performed after a job offer is accepted and a Form I‑9 is completed.