What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape & Outdoor Services Professional Apprentice position at Sam I Am Outdoor Services?
Landscape & Outdoor Services Professional ApprenticeSam I Am Outdoor Services, LLC
Build valuable skills. Do work you can be proud of. Grow in the landscape & outdoor service industry.
Pay: $15–$20 per hour (based on capability and performance)
Position: Full-Time Field Position, Year Round
Service Area: Chattanooga, Red Bank, Signal Mountain, Hixson, and surrounding North Hamilton County
More Than Just a Landscaping Job
At Sam I Am Outdoor Services, we believe outdoor service is a profession - not just seasonal labor.
We're not simply looking for someone to mow lawns. We're looking for someone who wants to build a career while helping build one of Chattanooga's premier outdoor services companies.
Throughout the year we provide professional lawn and landscape maintenance, landscape enhancements, pressure and soft washing, gutter cleaning, Christmas lighting, firewood services, and other outdoor property improvements. Every season brings new challenges and opportunities to learn.
Our mission is simple:
Honor God by serving others with excellence.
If you're dependable, coachable, enjoy working outdoors, and want to become part of a growing organization that invests in its people, we'd love to meet you.
Who Thrives Here?
You may be a great fit if you:
- Take pride in doing quality work.
- Enjoy working outdoors and staying active.
- Want to learn valuable skills and continue improving.
- Are dependable, humble, and coachable.
- Care about people, property, and doing things the right way.
- Enjoy solving problems and finding better ways to work.
- Want more than just another job—you want an opportunity to grow.
No previous landscaping experience is required. Character, work ethic, and a willingness to learn matter far more than experience.
What You'll Do
You'll receive structured, hands-on training while working alongside experienced teammates in services including:
- Lawn & landscape maintenance
- Mulch and pine straw installation
- Plantings and landscape enhancements
- Shrub pruning and seasonal cleanups
- Pressure & soft washing
- Gutter cleaning
- Christmas light installation and removal
- Firewood processing and delivery
- Equipment operation and maintenance
- Customer service
- Digital work orders, routing, and modern service systems
No two weeks are exactly alike.
Career Growth
We believe in promoting from within whenever possible.
As you develop your skills and demonstrate leadership, opportunities may include positions such as Outdoor Services Technician, Senior Technician, Crew Leader, Landscape Installation Specialist, Christmas Lighting Specialist, Training Mentor, and future leadership roles as our company continues to grow.
Advancement is earned through craftsmanship, dependability, leadership, initiative, ownership, customer service, and helping improve the company.
What We Offer
- $15–$20 per hour based on capability and performance
- Bonus & incentive programs
- Structured training and mentorship
- Professional equipment and systems
- Opportunities to learn multiple outdoor service trades
- A positive, team-oriented work environment
- Performance-based advancement opportunities
- The opportunity to build a long-term career in the outdoor service industry
This Position Isn't For You If...
This role probably isn't the right fit if you:
- Are only looking for a paycheck not to learn/grow.
- Avoid physically demanding outdoor work. or lose effort when conditions are difficult.
- Resist feedback or responsibility.
- Struggle with attendance or dependability.
- Aren't committed to safety, professionalism, and quality workmanship.
- Have a background including a disqualifying conviction involving a crime of moral turpitude, subject to applicable law and consistent screening practices.
Ready to Build Something Bigger?
If you're looking for a place where you can develop professionally, build valuable skills, contribute ideas, and help grow a company committed to excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit your résumé or a brief introduction explaining your work history, availability, and why you're interested in joining our team.
Want to learn more? Visit website: iamoutdoorservices.com to read about our mission, training program, career path, and what it's like to work at Sam I Am Outdoor Services.
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Referral program
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $20