Landscape Construction Apprentice

Hinkle Outdoor Living • Greenwood, MO

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About The Position

The Landscape Construction Apprentice is an entry-level field role for someone interested in learning a skilled trade and building a long-term career in outdoor construction. The apprentice learns the habits, safety practices, technical skills, and judgment needed to build outdoor projects across Landscape Design-Build, Outdoor Living, and Pools. The career path is Apprentice → Craftsperson → Assistant Crew Leader → Crew Manager, with advancement based on demonstrated capability rather than time alone.

The role supports field work on landscape construction, outdoor living, and pool projects. It includes assisting with planting, soil preparation, grading, drainage, hardscape, excavation, base preparation, compaction, patios, walls, steps, structures, finish materials, site protection, staging, backfill, coping, decking, and pool project readiness. The apprentice also learns to use tools and equipment safely, helps organize and protect jobsites and materials, communicates hazards and blockers early, and applies coaching to improve safety, quality, pace, and independence.

Starting pay is $20.00–$22.00 per hour, with a stated salary growth path up to $75,000–$80,000 per year as a Crew Manager.

Requirements

• Strong work ethic and reliable attendance.
• Coachability and interest in learning a skilled trade.
• Respect for teammates, tools, equipment, materials, and client property.
• Safe work habits and willingness to follow direction.
• Ability to work outdoors and perform physical field work.
• Professional, clean, and respectful conduct on client properties.
• Ability to take feedback and keep improving.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to obtain the required Class E license before hire.

Responsibilities

• Support landscape construction, outdoor living, and pool-related field work.
• Assist with planting, soil preparation, grading, drainage, hardscape, and finish work.
• Support excavation, base preparation, compaction, patios, walls, steps, structures, and finish materials.
• Assist with site protection, staging, backfill, grading, coping, decking, and pool project readiness.
• Learn to use hand tools, power tools, equipment, and materials safely.
• Load, unload, stage, and secure materials, tools, trailers, and equipment.
• Keep jobsites, tools, materials, trucks, and client property clean and protected.
• Report hazards, mistakes, damage, missing information, and blockers early.
• Use field systems including Buildertrend, CompanyCam, Google Drive, QuickBooks Time, LeanScaper AI, and Greenius.
• Apply coaching and training to improve safety, quality, pace, and independence.

Benefits

• The company pays 50% of the employee portion of health and dental insurance premiums.
• A 401(k) plan is offered.
• Paid time off increases with tenure.
• Six paid holidays each year.
• Four paid Christmas holidays while the company shuts down during the last week of the year.

What This Job Offers

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