Landscaping Assistant

We are looking for a dependable Residential Landscaper to join our team. You will care for lawns, plant gardens, trim shrubs, and keep yards clean and healthy across our client route. Start date is ASAP. We are primarily looking for full-time team members but will consider part-time as well.

Key Responsibilities

• Property Cleaning: Clear and blow off sidewalks, walkways, and driveways; clean outdoor light fixtures to maintain high curb appeal.
• Debris Removal: Haul and run landscape debris to the recycling center regularly.
• Lawn Care: Mow, edge, and blow turf areas on a regular schedule.
• Garden Maintenance: Weed, mulch, and fertilize flower beds and plant areas.
• Planting & Pruning: Plant new trees, flowers, and shrubs; prune hedges to maintain plant health and clean lines.
• Equipment Safety: Operate, clean, and maintain mowers, trimmers, and blowers safely.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Driver Requirements: Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, possess a safe driving record, and provide proof of valid auto insurance.
• Vehicle Requirements: Must have reliable transportation and the ability to drive a personal vehicle for work - a truck with an installed hitch is preferred - along with the ability to tow a landscape trailer.
• Technology: Must own a smartphone and allow the use of a digital time clock and GPS tracking to accurately log hours and record mileage while working.
• Background Check: Must pass a background check with no criminal record.
• Physical Stamina & Mobility:
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry heavy objects weighing 50 to 75 pounds (such as soil bags, boulders, and equipment) on a regular basis.
• Physical capacity to hold, operate, and control heavy, high-vibration landscape machinery (including commercial lawn mowers, line trimmers, chainsaws, and heavy-duty blowers) safely for extended periods.
• Capability to continuously bend, stoop, kneel, squat, and dig while planting, weeding, and prepping ground beds.
• Endurance to stand and walk for up to 8–10 hours per day while working outdoors under varying weather conditions (including heat, rain, and cold).
• Work Ethic: Reliable, punctual, and able to follow directions within a team.
• Experience: Previous outdoor labor, towing, or landscaping experience is helpful, but on-the-job training is available.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $19.00 to $22.00 per hour (based on experience).
• Time Off: Paid sick leave included.
• Travel: Mileage reimbursement provided for personal vehicle use between work sites.
• Supplemental Insurance: Full access to supplemental Aflac accident insurance.
• Health & Wellness: Ability to opt-in and purchase a comprehensive dental package.