Installation Technician

Bzak Landscaping Inc • Union Township, OH

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About The Position

Summary/Objective
The Installation Technician is responsible for performing professional tree, shrub, annual, and perennial installations for residential and occasional commercial clients. This role focuses on proper planting techniques, bed preparation, digging and setting plants, and ensuring long-term plant success. The Installation Technician follows installation directions provided by management or designers and does not create designs or make plant recommendations.

This position requires strong communication skills, especially when interacting with homeowners and wholesale customers regarding basic plant care, warranty expectations, and any issues observed at the installation site. The technician must also be able to recognize signs of plant health concerns such as pests, diseases, or site conditions that may affect plant survival.
The Installation Technician will work closely with the Garden Center Manager, Nursery Manager, Landscape Foremen, and other field teams to ensure all installations are completed efficiently, safely, and professionally.

Requirements

• High school diploma preferred.
• 1–3 years of landscape installation experience required (tree and shrub planting experience strongly preferred).
• Strong oral communication skills.
• Ability to lift and carry materials throughout the workday.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, outdoor environment.
• Professional and courteous demeanor with customers.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Nice To Haves

• 1–6 years of landscape industry experience.
• Basic knowledge of plant health indicators (pests, diseases, stress).

Responsibilities

• Travel to homeowner, commercial, and wholesale customer sites for plant installation work.
• Prepare planting beds, dig holes, and install trees, shrubs, annuals, and perennials according to company standards and project instructions.
• Follow installation directions from management, designers, or field leads.
• Communicate professionally with homeowners and customers about plant care, watering, and warranty information.
• Identify and report potential issues such as pests, diseases, site problems, or damaged plant material.
• Collaborate with management to navigate and resolve obstacles encountered during installations.
• Occasionally remove and replace plant material as needed for warranty claims or customer concerns.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work vehicles in clean and safe condition.
• Represent the company professionally at all times during customer interactions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED