Hardscape Design & Build Team Member

Skyline Exteriors

Location: Skokie, IL and Chicago’s North Side and Northwest Suburbs

Job Type: Full-time

Employment Opportunity: Seasonal with potential for year-round work

About Skyline Exteriors

Skyline Exteriors is a growing landscape design and build company serving high-end residential clients, commercial properties, HOAs, and municipal clients throughout Chicago’s North Side and Northwest Suburbs.

Our projects include custom hardscapes, outdoor living spaces, exterior remodeling, landscape lighting, planting, and complete property transformations.

Position Summary

Skyline Exteriors is hiring a Hardscape Design & Build Team Member to support the installation and transformation of outdoor spaces from demolition through completion.

This position is responsible for hands-on work across hardscape installation, site preparation, demolition, exterior remodeling, landscape lighting, and plant installation. The right candidate takes pride in clean workmanship, follows project plans, protects client property, and works with urgency without sacrificing quality.

This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to build a long-term career in landscape construction and outdoor remodeling.

Responsibilities

Hardscape Installation

Install patios, walkways, steps, retaining walls, seat walls, pavers, natural stone, edging, and related hardscape features.

Assist with excavation, grading, base preparation, compaction, drainage, and material placement.

Set and align pavers, blocks, stone, and other construction materials.

Maintain proper grades, spacing, alignment, and finished appearance.

Follow design plans, project layouts, and installation specifications.

Demolition and Site Preparation

Remove existing patios, walkways, walls, decks, landscape features, and exterior materials.

Prepare project areas for new construction and remodeling.

Load, organize, and dispose of removed materials safely.

Protect existing structures, plants, surfaces, and client property.

Maintain a clean and organized jobsite throughout the project.

Exterior Remodeling

Assist with outdoor living space renovations and property improvements.

Support the installation of decks, pergolas, steps, railings, walls, patios, and related structures.

Assist with measuring, layout, material handling, and final installation.

Follow safety procedures around structures, tools, equipment, and construction materials.

Landscape Lighting

Assist with landscape lighting installation.

Position lighting fixtures according to the project design.

Assist with low-voltage wiring, connections, transformers, and testing.

Keep wiring organized, protected, and professionally concealed.

Identify lighting issues and report them to the Project Lead.

Plant Installation

Install trees, shrubs, perennials, ornamental grasses, and seasonal plantings.

Prepare planting beds and soil.

Follow planting layouts and spacing requirements.

Install mulch, soil amendments, edging, and related landscape materials.

Handle plants carefully to prevent damage during transport and installation.

Jobsite and Team Standards

Arrive on time and prepared for the day’s work.

Follow direction from the Project Lead, Field Operations Manager, and General Manager.

Maintain professional behavior at residential and commercial properties.

Protect client property and existing landscape features.

Keep tools, equipment, vehicles, and jobsites organized.

Communicate material shortages, site issues, safety concerns, and delays immediately.

Complete assigned work according to the project schedule and Skyline quality standards.

Qualifications

Required

Ability to work outdoors in changing weather conditions.

Ability to lift, carry, and move landscape and construction materials.

Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and perform physical work throughout the day.

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Dependable attendance and punctuality.

Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Professional communication with supervisors, coworkers, and clients.

Preferred

Experience with paver installation, retaining walls, natural stone, or other hardscape work.

Experience with demolition or exterior remodeling.

Experience with landscape lighting or low-voltage systems.

Experience with planting, grading, drainage, or soil preparation.

Experience using hand tools and power tools.

Experience reading landscape plans or construction layouts.

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to job locations.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate:

Shows up on time without repeated reminders.

Works with urgency while maintaining quality.

Follows the installation plan and asks questions when something is unclear.

Notices problems before they become expensive.

Takes care of client property.

Keeps tools and materials organized.

Accepts coaching and improves quickly.

Can work independently after training.

Takes pride in the finished result.

This position is not a fit for someone who needs constant supervision or does not take ownership of assigned work.

Schedule

Full-time daytime schedule

Monday through Friday

Start and end times depend on project requirements

Occasional early starts, extended hours, or overtime may be required during active project periods

Work takes place throughout Chicago’s North Side and Northwest Suburbs

Compensation

Compensation is based on experience, skill level, and role fit.

Growth Opportunities

Strong performers may grow into positions such as:

Senior Installation Team Member

Hardscape Project Lead

Crew Lead

Landscape Lighting Specialist

Exterior Remodeling Lead

Field Operations Supervisor

Advancement is based on reliability, quality of work, production, safety, communication, and ability to take ownership of more complex work.

Why Work With Skyline Exteriors?

Work on high-end residential and commercial projects.

Build outdoor spaces that clients are proud to use and enjoy.

Develop skills across hardscape, remodeling, lighting, and planting.

Work with an organized and growing company.

Opportunity for year-round employment.

Clear performance standards and advancement opportunities.

Join a team focused on professional workmanship and client experience.

How to Apply

Apply through Indeed with your resume and a short summary of your relevant experience. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an initial interview.

Skyline Exteriors is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants based on qualifications, experience, reliability, and ability to perform the work safely and professionally.

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Application Question(s):

• Which services have you performed: pavers, retaining walls, demolition, exterior remodeling, lighting, planting, grading, or drainage?

Experience:

• Hardscape Installation: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Skokie, IL 60077 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $35