Commercial Landscaper

The Role We’re hiring a Commercial Landscapers to do the hands-on work that keeps our commercial properties looking their best across the NYC metro. Working as part of a field crew under a foreman’s direction, you’ll handle the planting, pruning, mowing, cleanups, and seasonal work our clients count on - at the quality standard Cambridge is known for. This is a great entry point into a company where people build long careers. Show up, work hard, and take pride in your sites, and there’s real room to grow into senior crew, foreman, and specialized roles. · Additional work during October, November, December and January for Holiday décor installation and breakdown. This work does require long hours each week. What You’ll Do

• Do the work. Mow, edge, plant, prune, weed, mulch, water, and keep beds and grounds clean and healthy across our commercial sites.
• Handle the seasons. Spring and fall cleanups, leaf removal, seasonal planting rotations, and snow and ice work when the weather calls for it.
• Operate equipment safely. Use mowers, trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, and hand tools the right way, following all safety rules at all times.
• Follow the plan. Take direction from your foreman, work efficiently, and complete each task to Cambridge’s quality standard.
• Keep things in order. Help load and unload the truck, keep the work site and equipment clean, and report any equipment problems.
• Work as a crew. Pitch in, communicate with your team, and be a dependable second set of hands wherever you’re needed.
• Respect the property. Treat every client site with care and leave it cleaner than you found it. What We’re Looking For
• A reliable, hardworking attitude - no prior experience required. We’ll train the right person, and previous landscaping, grounds, or outdoor labor experience is a plus.
• Dependable and punctual, with a reliable way to get to our Long Island City warehouse for early-morning starts.
• Able to lift 50+ lbs repeatedly and work outdoors in all seasons and conditions - standing, bending, kneeling, and doing repetitive tasks throughout the day.
• Comfortable using (or learning to use) hand and power landscaping equipment safely.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions and work well as part of a crew.
• At least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• A valid driver’s license is a plus, but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

• 401(k) with company match.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid lunch.

Additional Pay for What You Bring We pay more for experience and credentials that make you more effective in the field - and we’ll help you earn them as you grow:

• NYS DEC Commercial Pesticide Technician certification - especially Category 3A (Ornamentals, Shade Trees & Turf). This lets you apply pesticides in the field under a certified applicator’s supervision.
• Experience operating commercial landscape equipment (riding and walk-behind mowers, trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers).
• Irrigation experience.
• Masonry and hardscape experience.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) - a strong plus on a busy crew. Schedule
• 7 to10-hour shifts, Monday to Saturday.
• Sunday availability may be required (landscaping work is seasonal, and peak season and weather can call for Sunday hours).
• 9 hour shifts 7 days a week for about 8 to 10 weeks in the winter season for Holiday installation and breakdown work.