Experienced landscape/hardscape worker

Job Description Job Description Rockford Hardscapes LLC – Cedar Springs / Rockford, MI Area

Pay: $18–$24 per hour to start

Pay increases are available as responsibilities, skills, and certifications increase.

Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday

Approximately 40–50 hours per week during the busy season, with some Saturday work during peak periods or as needed.

About the Position

Rockford Hardscapes is looking for an experienced Landscape / Hardscape Installer to join our growing team.

This is not strictly a general labor position. We are looking for someone with professional landscaping, hardscaping, construction, or similar hands-on experience who is comfortable working outdoors, using equipment, and taking pride in a finished project.

For the right person, there is a clear opportunity to grow into a Site Lead / Crew Foreman position with increased responsibilities and compensation.

We are a small company where the owners work alongside the crew. We believe in doing quality work rather than rushing through jobs, keeping our jobsites professional and organized, and helping each other wherever needed.

What Youll Do

Work may include:

Installing paver patios and walkways

Retaining wall construction

Preparing and compacting aggregate bases

Grading and working with topsoil

Planting trees, shrubs, perennials, and other landscape materials

Mulch and landscape bed installation

Measuring grades and elevations

Operating light construction and landscape equipment

Operating Dingo / mini skid-steer equipment and attachments

Operating commercial zero-turn mowers as needed

Loading, unloading, and moving landscape and hardscape materials

Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized jobsite

Assisting with a variety of landscaping, hardscaping, and property-maintenance projects

Experience with every item above is not required . We are willing to train someone who already has a good foundation of professional landscape, hardscape, or construction experience and is willing to learn.

What Were Looking For

Approximately 2+ years of professional landscaping, hardscaping, construction, or related hands-on experience preferred

Must have relevant hands-on work experience

Dependable and able to maintain reliable attendance

Comfortable performing physically demanding work throughout the day

Able to lift and carry materials weighing up to approximately 75 lbs

Able to work outdoors in summer heat, cold weather, and changing conditions

Comfortable kneeling, digging, carrying block and pavers, and performing repetitive physical work

Comfortable operating equipment or willing and able to learn

Able to follow instructions, project plans, and established installation methods

Takes pride in quality workmanship and a clean jobsite

Works well as part of a small crew

Driving & Equipment

A valid drivers license is strongly preferred.

Candidates with a clean or reasonably clean driving record are preferred, especially those with experience:

Driving pickup trucks with equipment or dump trailers

Safely backing and maneuvering trailers

Loading and securing equipment

Operating zero-turn mowers, Dingo/mini skid-steers, or similar machinery

A Michigan Chauffeurs License is preferred but not required at time of hire . We are willing to help the right employee obtain one.

Opportunity to Advance

We are especially interested in candidates who want to grow beyond an installer position.

Advancement into a Site Lead / Crew Foreman role may be available for someone who demonstrates the ability to:

Lead and work alongside a small crew

Follow project plans and layouts

Communicate professionally with customers and coworkers

Organize daily work and materials

Maintain a clean and professional jobsite

Operate equipment safely and responsibly

Take ownership of completing projects correctly and efficiently

Compensation will increase as responsibilities and capabilities increase.

Seasonal Work

Our primary landscape and hardscape season generally runs March through November .

For employees with snow-plowing experience, winter snow-removal work may also be available.

What We Provide

Starting pay of $17–$24/hour , depending on experience and ability

Overtime opportunities

Opportunity for advancement

Increased compensation as responsibilities and certifications increase

Company shirts

Company-provided PPE, including gloves and eye protection

Training on equipment and installation methods

Opportunity to develop hardscape, equipment-operation, and leadership skills

Most days begin at our shop so crews can travel to jobsites in company vehicles. Some circumstances may require reporting directly to a project location.

Our Work Environment

We are a small, hands-on company. The owners work alongside the crew, and everyone is expected to help wherever needed.

We care more about doing the job correctly and producing work were proud of than simply rushing to the next project .

If you are dependable, experienced, willing to work hard, and interested in developing into a more responsible role as the company grows, wed like to hear from you.

Please apply with a brief description of your landscape, hardscape, construction, equipment-operation, and/or trailer-driving experience.