Landscape Construction Team Member

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionLandscape Construction Team MemberWood Lawn & Landscaping, LLC is looking for dependable, motivated individuals to join our growing Landscape Construction Team.Whether you have years of landscape construction experience or are looking for an opportunity to learn a skilled trade, we want to hear from you.This is an opportunity to work with a professional team building patios, walkways, retaining walls, drainage systems, planting beds, irrigation systems, outdoor lighting, and other outdoor living improvements.No previous landscape construction experience is required. We are willing to train the right person who has a strong work ethic, is dependable, willing to learn, and takes pride in doing quality work.About the PositionAs a Landscape Construction Team Member, you will work as part of a crew installing residential and commercial landscape construction projects.You will learn and develop skills in excavation, grading, drainage, hardscaping, planting, irrigation, outdoor lighting, equipment operation, and other areas of landscape construction.As your skills and leadership abilities develop, you will have opportunities to take on additional responsibility and advance within the company.What You'll DoWork as part of a landscape construction crew.Assist with the installation of patios, walkways, retaining walls, drainage systems, planting beds, sod, irrigation systems, outdoor lighting, and other landscape improvements.Perform excavation, grading, soil preparation, material installation, and jobsite cleanup.Learn to safely operate skid steers, mini excavators, compactors, saws, and other equipment.Safely operate company trucks and trailers when qualified.Follow directions and complete assigned tasks efficiently.Learn to read and understand landscape plans and installation specifications.Maintain a clean, organized, and safe jobsite.Communicate with crew leaders and management regarding jobsite conditions and needs.Take care of company equipment, tools, vehicles, and materials.Work safely and follow company safety procedures.Represent Wood Lawn & Landscaping professionally while working at customer properties.Continue developing your skills and knowledge of landscape construction.ExperiencePrevious landscape construction experience is helpful but not required.We will consider candidates with experience in:Landscape installationGeneral constructionHardscapingIrrigationGrading or excavationMasonryCarpentryPlumbingElectrical workEquipment operationAgriculture or other outdoor tradesWe are also interested in individuals who have little or no construction experience but are dependable, hardworking, and willing to learn.What We're Looking ForThe most important qualifications are attitude, work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn.Our ideal candidate:Shows up on time and is ready to work.Takes pride in doing quality work.Is willing to learn new skills.Follows instructions and asks questions when they don't understand something.Works well with others.Treats coworkers and customers with respect.Takes care of company equipment and property.Pays attention to detail.Is willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.Takes safety seriously.Has a positive attitude.Wants to develop a career rather than simply find a job.Physical RequirementsThis is an active, outdoor position that requires physical work throughout the day.Candidates must be able to:Lift up to 75 pounds.Repeatedly bend, kneel, stand, walk, and work with hand tools.Work outdoors in hot, cold, wet, and changing weather conditions.Perform physical labor for extended periods.Safely perform assigned tasks with appropriate training.Career GrowthWe believe employees should have the opportunity to develop their skills and advance within the company.Our landscape construction career path is:Landscape Construction Team Member → Installer → Lead Installer → Senior Lead Installer → Landscape Construction ManagerYou do not have to start with all of the skills required for the next position. We will provide training and opportunities to develop your skills as you demonstrate your commitment, reliability, craftsmanship, and leadership.Our goal is to help motivated employees learn a skilled trade, take on greater responsibility, and build a long-term career with Wood Lawn & Landscaping.Why Work With Wood Lawn & Landscaping?At Wood Lawn & Landscaping, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to building a team based on three core values:TeamworkWe work together, help each other succeed, and understand that great projects are built by great teams.IntegrityWe do what we say we're going to do, take responsibility for our work, and treat our customers and coworkers with honesty and respect.Inspiring WorkWe take pride in what we build. We want our employees to look at a completed project and be proud to say, "I helped build that."We invest in our employees by providing:Competitive pay based on experience and skill levelPaid holidaysPaid time offRetirement plan with company matchCompany-provided uniformsQuality tools and well-maintained equipmentModern trucks and equipmentOngoing training and skills developmentOpportunities for career advancementA positive, team-oriented work environmentThe OpportunityExperienced candidates are encouraged to apply, but experience is not required.If you are dependable, willing to learn, enjoy working outdoors, and want to develop skills that can lead to a long-term career, we would like to meet you.If you already have landscape or construction experience, we will give you the opportunity to put those skills to work and continue developing them.If you're new to the industry, we'll teach you.Bring your work ethic. We'll help you build the skills.Apply TodayBuild outdoor spaces. Build a team. Build your career.Wood Lawn & Landscaping, LLC