Junior Installer (Horticulture Team)

Brook Landscape • Brooklyn, NY

8h

About The Position

Brook Landscape is a landscape design-build agency specializing in urban outdoor environments. The Junior Installer supports the Horticulture Team with planting, irrigation, and landscape lighting work while learning how high-quality landscapes are built on active job sites. Working alongside experienced installers, the employee develops field habits and learns site flow, materials, and installation fundamentals. This is a foundational position, with potential growth toward an Installer role based on demonstrated skill development, consistency, and reliability.

Success is measured by reliability, ability to follow direction, safe work habits, retention of instruction, and improvement in speed, accuracy, and confidence. The role emphasizes learning and skill development rather than independent execution. Brook Landscape describes its culture as collaborative and guided by the values Better Together, Move, Solve & Help.

Requirements

• Interest in landscape, horticulture, construction, or hands-on outdoor work; prior experience is helpful but not required.
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift 50+ lbs, and work outdoors in varied weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and readiness for early starts.
• A good attitude, openness to feedback, and eagerness to learn.
• Comfort working as part of a crew and taking direction from Leads.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with basic planting practices.
• Exposure to irrigation or landscape lighting.
• OSHA 30 certification.

Responsibilities

• Arrive prepared and attentive, review daily call times, and participate in morning setup and end-of-day cleanup.
• Work alongside Leads and senior installers to learn how work, materials, and site flow are organized.
• Assist with planting trees, shrubs, and perennials, including soil preparation, digging, backfilling, mulching, and watering-in, with guidance from a Lead.
• Support irrigation and landscape lighting installation under supervision.
• Load, unload, and stage plants, tools, and materials to support daily task transitions and learn job workflows and expectations.
• Follow Lead direction to help projects move efficiently and safely while learning proper sequencing and task prioritization.
• Observe and practice proper plant handling during installation to support healthy establishment.
• Communicate with team members about materials, needs, or workflow changes, and escalate questions or uncertainties to the Lead.
• Document site progress through photos or notes when asked.
• Maintain professional conduct on job sites and direct client questions to the Lead.
• Assist with shop, yard, nursery, and vehicle organization, as well as occasional local errands or deliveries.
• Learn how plants, soils, mulches, irrigation parts, and lighting components are sourced, handled, and delivered.
• Follow safety practices, including PPE use, ladder safety, and proper tool and equipment handling.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, with the majority of premiums covered by the company.
• Generous paid time off.
• Fully paid office closure from Christmas through New Year’s.
• Collaborative studio environment with regular connection to active project sites.
• Opportunities to build skills, take on new responsibilities, and grow alongside a committed team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed