Nature First Landscaping Crew Member – Grounds Maintenance Youngsville, NC · Full time Company website

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Welcome to Nature First Landscaping—a place where green thumbs, big ideas, and genuine smiles come together to create outdoor spaces our clients (and Mother Nature) love! Here’s a quick glimpse of what makes us a great spot to plant your career:

• We Love the Outdoors: Fresh air, sunshine, and the scent of blooming flowers—if that sounds like your kind of “office,” you’re in the right place.
• Passionate Team: Our crew is made up of enthusiastic landscapers, garden gurus, and plant whisperers who love sharing tips, swapping stories, and celebrating each other’s successes.
• Growth Opportunities: Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a budding gardener, we’ll help nurture your talents through hands-on training, mentorship, and plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.
• Creativity Encouraged: Dream up new garden designs, experiment with sustainable practices, and let your imagination run free. We celebrate new ideas and love thinking outside the planter box!
• Environmental Stewardship: We believe in caring for our planet as much as our clients’ properties. From eco-friendly tools to water-wise techniques, we’re committed to leaving the earth better than we found it.
• Fun Vibes: Expect team outings, friendly competitions (think “Who can design the coolest succulent display?”), and lots of laughter on the job. We’re serious about our work, but we never forget to have fun!

Position Overview

The Grounds Maintenance Crew Member is a hands-on landscaping position assisting with year-round residential and commercial landscape maintenance services across the Triangle.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist the Crew Leader and train on all aspects of grounds maintenance
• Mowing, edging, trimming, blowing, and bed weeding on residential and commercial routes
• Digging, planting, raking, watering, and general clean-up of landscapes
• Hedge trimming and seasonal leaf and debris cleanup
• Load and unload equipment and planting materials from trucks and trailers
• Ensure collection and inventory of company-owned equipment and tools daily
• Assist with enhancement and installation projects as needed
• Maintain reliable transportation to and from the shop
• Ensure the safe operation and basic routine maintenance of the following equipment:Mowers: Push, walk-behind, and ride-on mowers
• Turf Equipment: Tillers, aerators, and seeders
• Power Tools: Edgers, string trimmers, chainsaws, backpack blowers, sprayers
• Hand Tools: Shovels, picks, rakes, and pruning tools

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Paid time off
• Consistent, full-time hours on set weekly routes
• Opportunity to grow into a Crew Leader role as we expand

Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a routine basis
• Ability to bend and stoop on a continual basis
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to work around environmental risks such as bees, poison ivy, pollen, and thorns
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must wear sturdy shoes, company-issued uniforms, and required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Must present oneself in a professional and polite manner to clients and the public
• Must practice strict safety protocols when handling chemicals and operating equipment
• Must wear provided eye and ear protection as required
• Valid NC driver's license with a clean driving record preferred
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Good communication skills and a team-first attitude
• Must comply with all Nature First Landscaping policies and procedures

About Nature First

Nature First Landscaping is a growing, locally owned company based in Wake Forest serving residential and commercial clients across the Triangle. We do high-end maintenance and enhancement work, and we're building a team of people who take pride in the finished product.

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this role. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required, and team members may be asked to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Nature First Landscaping provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.