Landscape Maintenance Team Member

Landscape Maintenance Team Member

Position Summary

Rine Landscape Group is seeking a Landscape Maintenance Team Member to assist with the care and improvement of residential properties. Working under the direction of a Team Leader, this position performs mowing and lawn care, weeding, pruning, plant installation and care, material movement, and other landscape maintenance tasks.

The Team Member may also assist with small-scale landscape enhancements and minor hardscape installation as assigned. This position requires attention to detail, safe work practices, and a willingness to learn and work as part of a team.

Compensation

• Starting at $18 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Company-supported training and industry education

Responsibilities

Landscape Maintenance and Plant Care

• Perform mowing, trimming, edging, blowing, weeding, pruning, and other routine lawn and landscape maintenance activities.

• Complete horticultural tasks that support attractive landscapes and healthy plant material.

• Assist with perennial care, weed control, plant installation, soil amendments, and ongoing plant care.

• Assist with lawn grading, seed installation, and sod installation.

• Follow established landscape maintenance procedures and company quality standards.

Materials and Installation

• Move plants, soil, mulch, stone, and other materials throughout job sites using wheelbarrows, ball carts, tarps, and other tools.

• Use hand tools, including shovels, picks, and rakes, to dig holes, prepare planting areas, grade lawns, and assist with landscape installation.

• Assist with small-scale landscape enhancement projects and minor hardscape installation, including concrete pavers, natural stone pavement, retaining walls, and other elements as assigned.

• Assist with loading and unloading equipment and materials.

Equipment and Job-Site Care

• Safely operate and maintain assigned lawn and landscape maintenance equipment.

• Promptly notify the Team Leader of equipment damage, malfunctions, or repair needs.

• Maintain clean and organized equipment and job sites.

• Complete job-site cleanup and final walkthroughs to confirm assigned work is complete.

• Account for company tools and equipment assigned to the team.

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.

Professionalism and Teamwork

• Listen to and follow instructions provided by the Team Leader.

• Interact professionally with clients and provide a positive client experience.

• Contribute to a positive, professional, and team-oriented work environment.

Winter Operations

• Participate in snow removal operations and safely operate assigned snow removal equipment during the winter months.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to understand written work instructions and complete required documentation

• Ability to listen to instructions and complete assigned work

• Ability to work safely and effectively as part of a team

• Reliable transportation to and from the company shop

• Ability to complete the company’s pre-employment screening requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of professional landscape maintenance or installation experience

• Knowledge of landscape maintenance and installation practices, including pruning, weed control, lawn maintenance, plant installation, and minor hardscape installation

• Experience safely operating lawn and landscape maintenance equipment

• Experience using common landscape hand tools

Our Core Values

Accountability: Do what you say you will do. Communicate early and often—no surprises. Do what is right, even when no one is looking, and always operate with safety in mind.

Quality: Be respectful, courteous, and professional. Strive for excellence and focus on the details. Details matter.

Teamwork: When someone needs help, offer support. We win, lose, and learn as a team. Take the time to teach and learn.

Swing the Hammer: Plan the work, then work the plan. Focus your efforts, use the right tool, and do what it takes to complete the job correctly.

Physical and Work Requirements

• Regularly stand, walk, crouch, stoop, kneel, and reach

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 80 pounds

• Work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, snow, and wet or humid conditions

• Work around moving mechanical equipment

• Work on residential properties where pets and other site-specific conditions may be present

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities of this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rine Landscape Group is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.