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

• After one year of employment, Full Time crew members receive PTO including one, 40 hour week vacation leave and thtree, 8 hour personal leave days 

• 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:

The Grounds Maintenance Crew Leader is responsible for performing a variety of work tasks in order to complete grounds maintenance service contracts. You will be in charge of your crew and your responsibilities will include but not limited to 

• Cut grass, trim edges, clean up refuse, blow trimmings, fertilize and water turf areas and perform other lawn care duties as directed by foreman

•  Dig, lift, operate small machines, load tools and equipment on and off trailers and trucks

• Spray and dust areas to control insects and or weeds

• Operate power equipment including, but not limited to, lawn tractors, lawn mowers, line trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, pruning saws, sod cutters, chain saws, and snow blowers

• 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

• assist in maintaining equipment and vehicles for proper working order. methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications; ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures.

• Our preferred candidate is an energetic, highly motivated individual with experience in the lawn and landscape industry.

Requirements:

• Minimum one year experience in the landscape industry is a must

•  Capable of operating required equipment including zero turns, walk behind, string trimmer, and other tools in a safe and responsible manner

• Effective communication skills – must be able to carry out verbal instructions, read labels and signs and input information electronically

• Excellent 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

• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times

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 $19.00 per hour