Hardscape Crew Member

Job Description

Job Description

Green Lawn Light Care Inc. is seeking a dedicated, safety-focused, and highly reliable Hardscape Crew Member to support our outdoor construction operations in Tippecanoe County and surrounding areas. In this role, you will perform skilled manual labor to build high-quality outdoor structures including patios, retaining walls, walkways, driveways, and fire pits. You will work closely with a team to transform residential and commercial landscapes using materials like natural stone, interlocking pavers, concrete, and brick. This role requires sharp critical thinking, physical stamina, and a strong commitment to quality craftsmanship.

A valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record is mandatory for this position.

Pay Rate: $25 - $35/hour or "Competitive pay based on experience”

• Site Preparation: Excavate soil, dig trenches, grade base levels, and install aggregate bases for proper drainage and structural integrity.
• Material Installation: Lay interlocking concrete pavers, cut stone/bricks to size, and build mortarless or mortared retaining walls according to blueprints.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate power tools and heavy machinery, including plate compactors, masonry saws, jackhammers, skid steers, and mini-excavators.
• Site Care & Cleanup: Mix concrete, mortar, and polymeric sand. Responsibly clean, fuel, and organize company tools and equipment at the end of each shift to keep the worksite safe.
• Fleet & Tool Maintenance: Conduct daily safety inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment. Check fluid levels, clear debris from tools, and verify machinery is functional before use.
• Property Respect & Safety: Navigate tight residential and commercial properties carefully, avoiding damage to underlying turf, existing structures, utility lines, and client vehicles.
• Crew & Leader Collaboration: Coordinate seamlessly with ground crews and communicate effectively with Hardscape Foremen or supervisors using hand signals and clear verbal updates.

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Schedule:
• 8-hour shifts
• Day shift

Work Location: On-Site (West Lafayette, IN)

Requirements

• Communication: Must be able to speak, read, and understand English fluently to effectively interpret safety instructions, blueprints, and communicate with the team.
• License: Must possess a valid Driver’s License and maintain a clean driving record to operate company vehicles and haul equipment trailers.
• Technical Skill: Prior commercial or residential hardscaping, construction, masonry, or concrete experience is highly preferred. Proven capability maintaining an eye for detail to ensure projects are level and straight.
• Experience: Minimum of 1+ years of experience in hardscaping or general construction preferred (will train the right candidate with transferable mechanical/labor skills).
• Reliability & Order: Absolute reliability to arrive on time for scheduled shifts. A strong commitment to keeping workspace, company trucks, and tools organized and accounted for.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to consistently lift and move heavy objects weighing up to 50–80 lbs and work long, demanding hours outdoors in changing weather conditions.

Benefits

• Insurance Stipend: Receive a regular stipend added to each paycheck for your health insurance costs. (Starting after 2 months of employment)
• Retirement Planning: Access to a company 401(k) retirement plan. (Starting after 1 year of continuous employment)
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Earned paid vacation and time off to help maintain your work-life balance. (After Introductory period)
• Flex Time Off (FTO): A standalone time-off benefit designed to give you daily scheduling agility. Use it to handle life's unexpected tasks, appointments, or personal errands without dipping into your vacation balance. (After Introductory period)
• Flexible Schedule: Enjoy adaptable scheduling options tailored around seasonal workloads and individual availability.
• Career Advancement: Opportunities for year-round employment transitions and promotion into leadership roles (e.g., Hardscape Foreman).