Landscape Apprentice and Crew Lead
Leominster, MA 01453
$18 - $30 an hour - Full-time
Join our dynamic landscape team as a Landscape Apprentice and Crew Lead, where you'll play a vital role in transforming outdoor spaces into beautiful, functional environments. This energetic position offers the opportunity to develop your skills in landscape maintenance, gardening, and horticulture while leading a team of dedicated crew members. As a key contributor, you'll oversee daily operations, ensure high-quality workmanship, and foster a positive work environment. Whether you're passionate about lawn care, tree care, or irrigation systems, this role is designed to energize your career and help you grow as a leader in the landscaping industry.
Duties
-Assist with landscape maintenance tasks including mowing, trimming, planting, and pruning to create vibrant outdoor spaces.
-Lead and supervise crew members during daily projects, ensuring safety protocols and quality standards are met.
-Coordinate landscaping activities such as construction, irrigation installation, and garden bed preparation to enhance site aesthetics and functionality.
-Perform routine lawn care and horticultural duties to promote healthy plant growth and vibrant landscapes.
-Conduct tree care activities including pruning, planting, and health assessments to maintain safety and beauty.
-Maintain equipment, tools, and materials to ensure efficient operations and safety compliance.
-Support clients by providing excellent customer service and addressing their landscaping needs with professionalism.
Experience
-Previous experience in landscape maintenance, gardening, or horticulture is highly preferred.
-Demonstrated supervising or leadership experience within a landscaping or construction environment.
-Knowledge of lawn care techniques, tree care practices, irrigation systems, and general landscaping principles.
-Familiarity with construction processes related to outdoor projects such as hardscaping or planting beds.
-Strong understanding of landscape maintenance routines including pest management and soil health.
-Ability to operate landscaping equipment safely and effectively.
-Passion for outdoor work combined with leadership skills that motivate team members toward excellence. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your expertise while leading impactful projects that beautify communities. We value energetic individuals eager to grow their skills in landscaping while inspiring others through leadership and dedication!
Pay: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
-Opportunities for advancement
-Professional development assistance
-Safety equipment provided
Application Question(s):
Willing to complete a background check?
What equipment have you run? How many years experience?
Experience:
Landscaping: 1 year (Preferred)
Language: English (Preferred)
License/Certification: Driver's License (Required)
DOT Physical Card (Required)
Shift availability: Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute: Leominster, MA 01453 (Required)
Willingness to travel: 100% (Required)
Work Location: In person
Landscape Apprentice / Junior Crew Lead
Leominster, MA 01453
$18 - $30 an hour - Full-time
Join our growing landscape team as a Landscape Apprentice / Junior Crew Lead and help create beautiful outdoor spaces throughout Central Massachusetts. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working outdoors and wants to develop leadership skills while gaining hands-on experience in landscaping.
In this position, you will work alongside experienced crew leaders to complete landscape maintenance and installation projects while gradually taking on more responsibility in guiding daily tasks and supporting the crew. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow into a future crew leader role.
Duties
-Assist with landscape maintenance including mowing, trimming, edging, planting, and pruning
-Support the Crew Leader in organizing daily tasks and keeping projects running smoothly
-Help guide crew members and maintain a safe and productive work environment
-Perform routine lawn care and plant maintenance to promote healthy landscapes
-Assist with tree care, planting projects, and landscape installations
-Support irrigation installations and general landscape improvements
-Help maintain equipment, tools, and materials to ensure safe operations
-Provide friendly, professional service to clients when on job sites
Experience
-Previous landscape maintenance or outdoor work experience preferred
-Some leadership experience or interest in developing leadership skills
-Basic knowledge of lawn care, landscaping practices, or horticulture is a plus
-Ability to safely operate or learn to operate landscaping equipment
-Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn and grow within the company
-Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
This position is ideal for someone who wants to build a long-term career in landscaping and grow into a Crew Leader role over time.
Benefits
-Opportunities for advancement
-Professional development assistance
-Safety equipment provided
Application Questions
Are you willing to complete a background check?
What equipment have you operated and how many years of experience do you have?
Requirements
Experience: Landscaping: 1 year preferred
License/Certification: Valid Driver’s License (Required)
DOT Medical Card (Required)
Schedule: Day shift
Ability to Commute: Leominster, MA (Required)
Work Location: In person
Pay: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
-Opportunities for advancement
-Professional development assistance
-Safety equipment provided
Experience:
Landscaping: 1 year (Preferred)
Language: English (Preferred)
License/Certification: Driver's License (Required)
DOT Physical Card (Required)
Shift availability: Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute: Leominster, MA 01453 (Required)
Willingness to travel: 100% (Required)
Work Location: In person
We provide:
Weekly lawn maintenance
Mulching & weeding
Spring & fall clean ups
Same day curbside leaf pick up
Irrigation maintenance
Hydroseeding
Dethatching
Aerations
Overseeding
Snow Removal

Costs depend on the size and complexity of the project. We offer free estimates based on your needs.

Typically, lawn maintenance is done every 1-2 weeks during the growing season, but we can customize a schedule for you.

Your year-round landscaping solution for homes and businesses. Tailored, on-budget services.
We service Leominster, Lancaster, Sterling, Lunenburg, Fitchburg, Westminster, Ayer, Harvard, Groton, Townsend, Shirley, Bolton, Boxborough, Littleton, and Acton in North Central Massachusetts.

We serve residential homes, small businesses, retail stores, offices, and commercial properties of all sizes.

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