Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Rockford Hardscapes LLC – Cedar Springs / Rockford, MI Area
Pay: $18–$24 per hour to start
Pay increases are available as responsibilities, skills, and certifications increase.
Schedule:
Full-time, Monday–Friday
Approximately 40–50 hours per week during the busy season, with some Saturday work during peak periods or as needed.
About the Position
Rockford Hardscapes is looking for an experienced Landscape / Hardscape Installer to join our growing team.
This is not strictly a general labor position. We are looking for someone with professional landscaping, hardscaping, construction, or similar hands-on experience who is comfortable working outdoors, using equipment, and taking pride in a finished project.
For the right person, there is a clear opportunity to grow into a
Site Lead / Crew Foreman position
with increased responsibilities and compensation.
We are a small company where the owners work alongside the crew. We believe in doing quality work rather than rushing through jobs, keeping our jobsites professional and organized, and helping each other wherever needed.
What You'll Do
Work may include:
Installing paver patios and walkways
Retaining wall construction
Preparing and compacting aggregate bases
Grading and working with topsoil
Planting trees, shrubs, perennials, and other landscape materials
Mulch and landscape bed installation
Measuring grades and elevations
Operating light construction and landscape equipment
Operating Dingo / mini skid-steer equipment and attachments
Operating commercial zero-turn mowers as needed
Loading, unloading, and moving landscape and hardscape materials
Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized jobsite
Assisting with a variety of landscaping, hardscaping, and property-maintenance projects
Experience with every item above is
not required
. We are willing to train someone who already has a good foundation of professional landscape, hardscape, or construction experience and is willing to learn.
What We're Looking For
Approximately
2+ years of professional landscaping, hardscaping, construction, or related hands-on experience preferred
Must have relevant hands-on work experience
Dependable and able to maintain reliable attendance
Comfortable performing physically demanding work throughout the day
Able to lift and carry materials weighing up to approximately
75 lbs
Able to work outdoors in summer heat, cold weather, and changing conditions
Comfortable kneeling, digging, carrying block and pavers, and performing repetitive physical work
Comfortable operating equipment or willing and able to learn
Able to follow instructions, project plans, and established installation methods
Takes pride in quality workmanship and a clean jobsite
Works well as part of a small crew
Driving & Equipment
A valid driver's license is strongly preferred.
Candidates with a
clean or reasonably clean driving record
are preferred, especially those with experience:
Driving pickup trucks with equipment or dump trailers
Safely backing and maneuvering trailers
Loading and securing equipment
Operating zero-turn mowers, Dingo/mini skid-steers, or similar machinery
A Michigan Chauffeur's License is preferred but
not required at time of hire
. We are willing to help the right employee obtain one.
Opportunity to Advance
We are especially interested in candidates who want to grow beyond an installer position.
Advancement into a
Site Lead / Crew Foreman role
may be available for someone who demonstrates the ability to:
Lead and work alongside a small crew
Follow project plans and layouts
Communicate professionally with customers and coworkers
Organize daily work and materials
Maintain a clean and professional jobsite
Operate equipment safely and responsibly
Take ownership of completing projects correctly and efficiently
Compensation will increase as responsibilities and capabilities increase.
Seasonal Work
Our primary landscape and hardscape season generally runs
March through November
.
For employees with snow-plowing experience, winter snow-removal work may also be available.
What We Provide
Starting pay of
$17–$24/hour
, depending on experience and ability
Overtime opportunities
Opportunity for advancement
Increased compensation as responsibilities and certifications increase
Company shirts
Company-provided PPE, including gloves and eye protection
Training on equipment and installation methods
Opportunity to develop hardscape, equipment-operation, and leadership skills
Most days begin at our shop so crews can travel to jobsites in company vehicles. Some circumstances may require reporting directly to a project location.
Our Work Environment
We are a small, hands-on company. The owners work alongside the crew, and everyone is expected to help wherever needed.
We care more about
doing the job correctly and producing work we're proud of than simply rushing to the next project
.
If you are dependable, experienced, willing to work hard, and interested in developing into a more responsible role as the company grows, we'd like to hear from you.
Please apply with a brief description of your landscape, hardscape, construction, equipment-operation, and/or trailer-driving experience.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Work experience placement, Summer work, Seasonal work, Monday to Friday