Landscape Construction & Installation Crew Member

Position Summary

Hands-on field role supporting installation crews to deliver high-quality landscapes safely and on time. You’ll assist the Crew Leader with daily production tasks—planting, turf work, site prep/clean-up—and learn proper equipment operation and jobsite standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Crew Support & Training

  • Assist the Foreman with training and instruction on all aspects of landscape grounds management and installation.

  • Follow safety protocols, SOPs, and quality standards; attend daily huddles and safety talks.

• Installation & Site Work

  • Perform digging, planting, raking, watering, mulching, edging, grading, and jobsite clean-up.

• Logistics & Materials

  • Load and unload heavy equipment and plant materials from trucks.

  • Collect and return company tools/equipment at day’s end; keep trucks/trailers organized.

• Equipment Operation (as trained)

  • Mowers: push, walk-behind, and riding

  • Soil/Turf: tillers, aerators, slit seeders (and, on occasion, wheel tractors)

  • Detail Tools: edgers, string trimmers, chain saws, hedge trimmers

  • Applications & Cleanup: backpack sprayers and blowers

  • Hand Tools: shovels, picks, rakes, pruning tools

Skills & Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a routine basis.

• Ability to bend and stoop on a continual basis.

• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

• Ability to work around bees, poison ivy, pollen, thorns, and other environmental risks.

• Must wear work boots and Bland Landscaping uniforms, and present yourself in a clean and polite manner.

• Must practice safety with chemicals and equipment.

• Must wear company-provided eye and ear protection as required.

• Must have good communication skills and the ability to motivate others.

• Must be willing to obtain NC Pesticide Applicator’s License.

• Valid NC Driver’s License and good driving record preferred.

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

• Must comply with Bland’s policies and procedures.

Physical & Work Conditions

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and stooping; routine lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs.

• Outdoor work in heat, cold, and rain with exposure to dust, pollen, and insects.

• Early start times, overtime, and occasional Saturdays based on seasonality; winter support for snow/ice operations as assigned.

• Consistent use of required PPE.

Performance Metrics

• Safety compliance, task quality, productivity, equipment/tool care, and reliability (attendance, punctuality).

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with overtime eligibility.

• Benefits package (medical, dental, vision), paid time off, retirement plan, PPE, and on-the-job training.

Skills & Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a routine basis.

• Ability to bend and stoop on a continual basis.

• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

• Ability to work around bees, poison ivy, pollen, thorns, and other environmental risks.

• Must wear work boots and Bland Landscaping uniforms, and present yourself in a clean and polite manner.

• Must practice safety with chemicals and equipment.

• Must wear company-provided eye and ear protection as required.

• Must have good communication skills and the ability to motivate others.

• Must be willing to obtain NC Pesticide Applicator’s License.

• Valid NC Driver’s License and good driving record preferred.

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

• Must comply with Bland’s policies and procedures.