Landscape Assistant/ Landscape Installation crew member

Pay:
$26.00+/hr starting pay for candidates with long-term landscape installation experience
(Higher pay opportunities based on experience, skill level, and leadership ability)

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated, hardworking, and active Landscape Assistant to join our growing team. If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in physical hands-on work, love creating beautiful outdoor spaces, and are eager to learn and grow in the landscaping field, this role may be a great fit for you.

This position is ideal for someone with prior landscape installation experience who works well within a team, follows direction effectively, and is motivated to develop their skills further.

Position Overview

The Landscape Assistant supports residential and commercial landscape installation and maintenance projects alongside the crew lead and foreman. This is a physically active, hands-on role involving planting, irrigation, hardscape assistance, material movement, and general landscape construction support.

We are looking for someone dependable, detail-oriented, and willing to learn while contributing positively to the team environment.

Key ResponsibilitiesLandscape Installation & Maintenance

• Assist with landscape installation projects from start to finish
• Planting trees, shrubs, and perennials
• Mulching, soil preparation, edging, and bed cleanup
• Assist with irrigation installation and basic repairs
• Support hardscape installation including pavers, stone, and retaining walls
• Load, unload, and organize tools and materials
• Maintain clean and organized job sites

Team Support

• Follow direction from the foreman and crew lead
• Work efficiently and maintain a positive attitude
• Communicate clearly with team members
• Help ensure projects are completed to high quality standards

Equipment & Safety

• Safely operate landscaping tools and equipment
• Maintain awareness of job site safety procedures
• Report damaged equipment or safety concerns promptly

Qualifications

• 1–5+ years of landscaping or landscape installation experience preferred
• Long-term landscape installation experience strongly valued
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs regularly
• Dependable transportation to job sites
• Valid driver’s license preferred
• Experience with landscaping equipment and power tools is a plus
• Irrigation or hardscape experience is a plus, but not required
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Preferred Skills

• Plant identification knowledge
• Irrigation installation experience
• Hardscape experience
• Experience operating skid steers or compact equipment
• Ability to work efficiently within a small crew environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Flexible scheduling opportunities
• Opportunity for advancement and increased responsibility
• Supportive, team-oriented outdoor work environment
• Opportunity to grow within the company long-term

If you are passionate about outdoor work, creating beautiful landscapes, and growing your skills in the landscaping industry, we encourage you to apply.

Schedule

• Day shift
• 6-10 hour shifts depending on project needs and season

Pay: $24.85 - $29.93 per hour

Work Location: In person