Landscape Construction Team Member

We are recruiting the best of the best!

Gardens For Living is a fast growing-quality oriented, specialty company focused on Landscape Installation and Maintenance. We want like minded people to be on our team! If you are a motivated, responsible, on time, hardworking individual who enjoys working outside please contact us. 

We offer:

• Competitive pay in a company that appreciates you
• 5 Paid Holidays
• Opportunity for advancement
• Crew Leaders receive 48 hours of PTO after 90 days of employment
• 401k company match 
• Healthcare benefits after 90 days of employment
• A happy, healthy work environment

We expect:

• Each team member to be closely aligned with our company's core values- Safety, Teamwork, Excellence & Efficiency, Profitability, Service & Stewardship
• Be physically fit; this is hard, physical work that requires stamina
• High level of quality which means you are responsible to ensure everything is done right 
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Able to work independently and as a team member in a face paced environment
• Excellent problem solving abilities
• Responsibility and dependability
• Ethics and integrity

Responsibilities:

• Working with our Landscape Construction Crew Leader and your team, you will help with the installation of new landscapes and renovations.
•  Dig, lift, operate small machines, load tools and equipment on and off trailers and trucks
• Move and install soil, mulch and plant material to assist with the construction of landscape gardens and related areas
• Work strategically to perform tasks safely, efficiently and effectively
• Work with urgency and purpose
• Communicate with customers in a professional, polite and courteous manner

Requirements:

• Minimum one year experience in the landscape/construction industry preferred 
•  Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
• Effective communication skills – must be able to carry out verbal instructions, read labels and signs
•  Time management skills
• Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
• Ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods of time and carry out strenuous physical tasks
• Valid driver's license is required for employment. Also, applicant must be able to be added to the company insurance policy.
• Able to work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold

Compensation:

• You can expect: 40 – 50 hours per week in season. Approximately March 1 – December 15 and 40 hours out of season (weather dependent) 
• Pay: depending on experience starts at $16.00-$18.00+ per hour