Landscaper job description template

Landscapers mow, trim, plant, mulch and install hardscapes, and at a small company they're the crew customers see every week. A good landscaper post is upfront about the season, early starts and outdoor work, and says whether you'll train new crew members or need equipment experience.

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Landscaper

Full-time
Your Company is hiring landscapers for our maintenance and installation crews. You'll mow and edge lawns, trim shrubs, plant and mulch beds, and help install patios, walls and gardens for homes and businesses in our area. We'll teach you to run our equipment safely and do the job right. If you like working outdoors, take pride in a sharp-looking property and want steady seasonal work, we'd like to hear from you.

What you’ll do

  • Mow, edge, string trim and blow off lawns for a clean, consistent finish
  • Prune shrubs and small trees, and pull weeds from beds and walkways
  • Plant trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals, and spread mulch and stone
  • Help install pavers, retaining walls, edging and drainage
  • Operate and maintain mowers, trimmers, blowers and other power equipment
  • Load and secure equipment on trailers at the start and end of each day
  • Rake leaves, aerate and overseed lawns during spring and fall cleanups
  • Report irrigation problems, pests and plant issues to your crew lead

What we’re looking for

  • Able to work outdoors in hot and cold weather and lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly
  • On time and ready for early-morning starts
  • Willing to learn and follow safety rules for mowers and power equipment
  • Comfortable working as part of a small crew
  • Valid driver's license (required for crew lead roles)

Nice to have

  • Experience with commercial mowers, skid steers or mini excavators
  • Hardscape or irrigation installation experience
  • Pesticide applicator license as required in our state
  • CDL or experience towing a trailer

Schedule

Full-time during the growing season, Monday through Friday with early starts and some Saturdays. Hours may be shorter in late fall and winter, with snow removal work if we offer it.

What we offer

  • Paid training on all equipment
  • Company uniforms and safety gear provided
  • Overtime during the busy season
  • Return bonus for crew members who come back next season
  • Room to grow into a crew lead role

Add your pay, location and schedule when you post. Jobs that show pay get noticeably more applicants.

Screening questions for a landscaper

Ask these on the application form to sort applicants quickly. They’re added automatically when you post this template.

  • Can you reliably arrive for early-morning starts, Monday through Friday?Yes / No · required
  • When are you available to start, and do you plan to work through the full season?Short answer · required
  • Tell us about any landscaping, lawn care or outdoor work you've done.Paragraph

Landscaper interview questions

  1. What landscaping or outdoor work have you done, and what did you like about it?
  2. How do you safely run a zero-turn mower on a slope?
  3. What do you do if you aren't sure whether something in a flower bed is a weed or a plant?
  4. It's a scorching afternoon and you still have four properties to go. How do you pace yourself and stay safe?
  5. What would you do if you accidentally damaged a customer's sprinkler head or fence?
  6. Have you worked on hardscape projects like patios or retaining walls?
  7. Do you plan to work the whole season, including fall cleanups?

Tips for hiring a landscaper

  • Start hiring in late winter. Good crew members commit to a company before the spring rush starts.
  • Hold a paid working interview: an afternoon on a crew shows who keeps up, stays careful around equipment and gets along with the team.
  • Offer a return bonus or raise for crew members who come back next season. Rehiring trained people saves you weeks of training.
  • If your crews apply pesticides or herbicides, check your state's applicator licensing rules before assigning that work.