What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Laborer/Gardener – Commercial Landscaping position at U.S. Lawns of Denver?
Landscape Laborer/Gardener – Commercial Landscaping
U.S. Lawns of Denver
Position Overview
U.S. Lawns of Denver is hiring a Gardener / Landscape Laborer to join our commercial landscape maintenance crew. We maintain apartment communities, office parks, retail centers, retirement communities, and other commercial properties throughout the Denver metro area.
This is a hands‑on outdoor position working alongside a Crew Leader performing mowing, trimming, clean‑ups, and general landscape maintenance and enhancement work.
Pay
$19 per hour for this role, which is for a general laborer/gardener on the truck.
Typical Schedule
- Monday – Thursday: 10 hour shifts (but must be available to work flexible hours as required depending on the week or job)
- Fridays: Off day, unless needed for overtime, enhancement work, or snow operations (we often do work Fridays due to full schedule of work)
Responsibilities
- Mowing commercial properties
- String trimming, edging, and blowing
- Pruning of bushes and ornamental tree branches
- Landscape bed maintenance and hand weeding
- Spring and fall clean‑ups
- Assist with mulch installation, plantings, and other landscaping enhancement projects
- Debris removal and dumping
- Snow shoveling and ice melt application during winter months
- Must wear appropriate and required personal protective equipment (steel-toed boots, high visibility clothing, eye, hands, hearing protection)
Requirements
- At least 18 years old
- Authorized to work in the U.S. and complete an I-9 (and provide documents) for employment verification
- Able to perform physical outdoor work in varying weather, extreme heat and cold at times
- Ability to safely work with powerful landscaping equipment such as commercial mowers, power saws, trimmers, edgers, etc.
- Able to lift 50 lbs
- Reliable transportation to the work yard (typical start time is 7AM)
- Authorized to work in the United States and able to complete Form I‑9
- Landscaping experience preferred but not required
Growth Opportunities
As U.S. Lawns of Denver grows, strong team members will have opportunities to grow into Crew Leader, other roles, and/or receive raises with strong performance
About U.S. Lawns of Denver
U.S. Lawns of Denver provides professional commercial landscape maintenance throughout the Denver metro area with a focus on reliability, professionalism, and long‑term client relationships.
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- Do you have any criminal history that would need to be disclosed to an employer? If so, what's the nature of this?
- Do you have any experience with commercial landscaping labor, equipment, and projects?
- Are you ok with hard manual work - like raking, installing mulch, removing weeds, carrying heavy loads of debris, trimming, and often it can be hot and long 10 hour days. Does this all sound good to you? (Some days are easier than others, but we want to be clear this can be hard work!)
- How quickly could you start?
- Are you good starting at $19 an hour for this landscape laborer role? (There will be opportunity for increases as we grow, with strong performance over time)
Ability to Commute:
- Arvada, CO 80002 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19