We are always looking for people with a positive attitude & growth mindset to join our Team as a Landscape Team Leader at Rustic Countrysides. We encourage people of all experience levels to apply, and pay rate will depend on your skills and experience.

About You

• You have landscaping experience and want to work at a company that values your skills and knowledge
• You are passionate about connecting people with solutions, easing their concerns and enhancing their experience!
• You enjoy being part of a functional team
• Mowers, blowers, and skid steers are your thing!
• You love working outdoors and beautifying outdoor spaces for customers
• You want to work for a company that values your loyalty, respect and professionalism
• You demonstrate leadership, determination and persistence
• You leave things better than you found them

Benefits—Here is what we are offering!

• Continual learning and development. Learning is a big deal here! The world around us is constantly changing, new challenges arise daily on the job and a willingness to adapt, learn, and grow is essential to your success
• You will be supported at Rustic Countrysides. We are a small company. Even the owner gets his hands dirty. We are close by to answer your questions and train you for success.
• We respect and support each other.
• Input is allowed. We encourage and appreciate input from all team members.
• Above-average pay: $19-$22 per hour
• Direct Deposit Payroll into your account twice a month
• 6 Paid Holidays each year
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) participating and matching after a year
• Long-term disability insurance after 30 days
• Life Insurance after 30 days

Pay rate for this position is $19-22 hourly, depending on skills and experience.

About Us

At Rustic Countrysides, we have Immutable Laws which define us as a company at our core: who we are, how we work, and how we live.

• Team – A rising tide lifts all ships
• Trust – Doing what’s right, even when no one is watching
• Humility – Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less
• Proactive – Prepare for possibilities before they arrive
• Leader – Leadership is an action, not a position

If you share our core values as outlined above, please keep reading!

Rustic Countrysides, Inc. a small, operator-owned company committed to excellence in both your professional performance and your personal growth. We have been established in Rabun County for more than 16 years, and are known for our high-quality work and trustworthiness. Our clients trust us to be fair, honest, and make good on the promises we make. Paychecks are dependable, work is consistent, autonomy is encouraged, support is daily hard work & dedication are both recognized and rewarded.

Please see our website to learn more about us:

About the Job

As a Rustic Countrysides Landscape Professional, you will be the face of the Rustic Countrysides team. The impression you leave with those you encounter affects the entire team’s morale, efficiency, and quality of work. To perform your role, you will need outward communication skills. Be curious. Ask questions. Actively listen. This is not a position to be “ho hum” in. Attention to detail is a must. We want self-motivated problem solvers.

The Landscape Professional’s toolbox includes the following:

• Active Listening Skills – Listen to understand not to respond
• Attention to detail - All aspects are important
• Ability and willingness to learn new skills, methods and philosophies
• Be reliable in both participation and character

Our office is in Tiger, Georgia. Reliable transportation to work each day is required. We operate Monday through Friday, beginning each morning promptly at 7:30am. Rustic Countrysides performs pre-employment professional reference checks: three trade references are a must.

What your day will look like

• During the regular season, our schedule is typically Monday through Friday 7:30am to 5pm, with a flexible end time. There will be some infrequent Saturdays, based on customer needs.
• You will be driving a company truck during work time, so you must have a valid driver’s license
• You’ll fill out your time tracking accurately for each location you’re working
• Each morning, you’ll load the equipment and materials that you’ll need to complete your projects for the day
• Each evening, you’ll perform basic cleaning & maintenance on your tools and stock up on supplies for the next morning
• When you see a customer onsite, you will check in with them to ensure they’re satisfied
• You’ll have regular check-ins with the Operations Manager to report on progress
• You’ll lead a crew, working on landscape installations and/or maintenance
• You’ll ensure customer satisfaction through professional workmanship & communication

Experience

We’re flexible on the number of years of experience for this role! We favor talent and interest. Even if you did not finish high school, please apply anyway: there’s a good chance you’re more wonderful than you think you are. The only must-have requirements to be a Landscape Team Leader are:

• You are 18 years of age or older.
• You have a valid Driver’s License.
• Experience working outdoors.

Nice-to-have’s: If you have experience with the skills below, that’s a plus!

• Landscaping experience
• Experience managing or supervising others on the job
• Experience pruning, installing plants and/or installing outdoor living features
• Experience pulling a trailer
• Experience with basic lawn equipment, and/or maintenance & repair of equipment

Thank you for taking the time to read this career posting. It is important that we inform you who we are and what we are about to ensure a good fit for both of us. If this opportunity intrigues you, we encourage you to apply!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cornelia, GA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person