Landscaper Crew Lead (Lawn Maintenance & Enhancements)

For Garden's Sake•Durham, NC

7d•$20

About The Position

For Garden’s Sake is a family-owned garden center and landscaping company, in operation since 1999. We are continually growing, and offer customers a one-stop shop for plants, landscape design/installation, and lawn maintenance services. Working with us allows you to enjoy a beautiful, natural environment every day with teammates that want to see you shine. You’ll be given opportunities to train, learn, and grow to your greatest potential. We prioritize caring for our employees as much as our customers. Plus, we have resident goats, chickens, and ducks! THE POSITION: We are seeking an experienced Lawn Maintenance Landscaper to lead an Enhancement Crew. This team takes yards to the next level with meticulous detail work and fine tuning, above and beyond routine lawn maintenance. Crew members are hard working, team players, and work with integrity and professionalism. This is a full-time year-round position paying $20+/hour to start, with weekly pay . We offer paid time off and holidays; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; matching 401k; discounts at the Garden Center; and work-life balance. Advancement opportunities available as we continue to grow. Work day is 7:00AM to variable end time (usually around 4pm). Work week is Monday – Friday and averages 40 hours with paid overtime. Saturday work is occasional as needed, and never any Sunday work.

Requirements

MUST have a valid driver’s license with no major MVR infractions
Bilingual (Spanish and English) strongly preferred
Strong understanding of how and when to prune and trim shrubs
Detail-oriented mindset and keen eye
Previous professional lawn maintenance experience with focus on enhancement
Ability to operate equipment proficiently and safely
Ability to perform physical work in outdoor conditions, both hot and cold
Physical capability to lift greater than 50 lbs

Nice To Haves

Landscape lighting and/or irrigation experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Technical and specific shrub trimming based on plant type and time of year
Edge and trim beds, prune trees and shrubs, weed, spread mulch and pine straw
Small-scale plant and annuals installation
Some routine lawn maintenance: Mow grass, water lawns and flower beds, blow leaves and brush, aerate and seed
Operate large machinery: trucks and trailers, ride-on and walk-behind mowers, etc.
Operate handheld equipment: blowers, weed eaters, aerators/seeders, etc.
Work closely with a team to produce a superior product that enhances our customers’ lifestyle
Routinely interact with clients and crew members in a professional manner
Create a positive work environment for fellow team members