What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Installer position at Marcum's Nursery?
Job Title: Landscape Installer
About Us
At Marcum’s Nursery, we’re passionate about helping our customers create beautiful outdoor spaces. With a focus on high-quality plants, expert advice, and a welcoming environment, we’ve become a trusted resource for garden enthusiasts in the community. We believe that a love for plants and the outdoors brings people together, and we’re committed to supporting our customers and team members with that same passion.
Job Description
The Landscape Installer is responsible for executing landscape designs to transform residential and commercial properties into beautiful, functional outdoor spaces. This role involves planting trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals, as well as creating new flowerbeds, installing retaining walls or walkways, and setting up water features. Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic and attention to detail. This position requires working outdoors in various weather conditions and lifting heavy items regularly.
Key Responsibilities
- Landscape Installation: Execute landscape designs by installing plants, trees, shrubs, and annuals according to layout plans.
- Hardscape Setup: Create flowerbeds, install retaining walls, walkways, patios, and water features (such as fountains) as specified in project designs.
- Soil Preparation and Planting: Prepare soil, dig planting holes, and ensure proper spacing and placement of plants for healthy growth.
- Customer Space Care: Ensure each job site is left cleaner than it was found by organizing tools, removing debris, and cleaning up planting or construction areas.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with landscape designers and team members to complete projects efficiently and accurately.
- Equipment Use: Safely operate landscaping tools and equipment, including shovels, rakes, compactors, and other equipment required for landscaping tasks.
- Quality Control: Inspect work for accuracy and quality, ensuring customer satisfaction with the final installation.
- Training Completion: Participate in required training sessions such as Tool Safety, Proper Planting Techniques, and Safe Lifting Practices.
Benefits
We value our team members and are committed to supporting them. Here’s what we offer:
- Competitive Pay
- Employee Discount on plants and gardening supplies
- Paid Time Off for Full- and Part-Time Employees
- Opportunities for Professional Development in landscaping and horticulture
- Work Outdoors and enjoy a daily connection with nature in a beautiful environment
- A supportive, friendly work environment focused on growth and learning
Qualifications
- Prior landscaping or groundskeeping experience is preferred but not required
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Physical ability to lift 40-50 lbs regularly and perform physically demanding tasks
- Attention to detail and pride in maintaining a clean, professional workspace
If you’re dedicated, hands-on, and enjoy transforming outdoor spaces, we’d love to have you join our team! Apply today to be part of creating stunning landscapes for our community.
