Careers

Looking for a rewarding job working outside in the sunshine and fresh air? Degree Lawn and Landscaping is a growth oriented company.  We have been providing high-quality lawn and landscape maintenance for homeowners and businesses in our area since 1998. We are always interested in talking with individuals who have a passion for creating and maintaining beautiful lawns for our clients. If this sounds like you, then have a look at our job positions below, and submit your information. All submissions are retained and when a position becomes available, we will contact you if we feel you are a good fit.

Position: Mowing Foreman

Degree Lawn & Landscape has a culture that is focused around FAMILY & TEAM. If you believe you have the skills to lead a Landscape team and promote the company culture please apply today!

Specifically, this person is responsible for the following:

  • Has a valid driver’s license
  • Has 3 years’ experience in Commercial/Residential Mowing and able to report directly to the Operations Manager
  • Review daily and weekly work to prepare for the current work at hand
  • Team Leader assures Mowing equipment, tools and trucks are kept clean and organized
  • Coordinate and communicate work with our customers considering their individual needs and site conditions to provide complete professionally manicured yards
  • Responsible for the quality, productivity and efficiency of the team
  • Maintain accurate paperwork for job tracking
  • Oversee work of the team, providing additional instructions and training to other team members to assure work is completed in a professional and efficient manner at the highest of quality
  • Can efficiently and safely operate and maintain the following equipment: Truck/Trailer combo
  • Must be able to operate an Exmark walk behind mower with sulky

Skills or qualities important in this position:

  • Demonstrates a positive and motivated attitude that creates a work environment others want to participate and excel in
  • Have strong communication skills with customers and team members
  • Maintain flexibility to flow between Commercial and Residential work
  • Can lead a snow plow route effectively and help the team succeed in a snow event
  • Willing to continue your knowledge and growth in the landscape industry through testing

If this sounds like the future for you, please send us your info.
 

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Position: Fertilization Technician

As a member of our team, you will enjoy the following:

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Advancement opportunities
  • Uniform shirts provided
  • Competitive pay
  • Full time steady work schedule

Duties and Responsibilities include:

  • Maintaining healthy landscapes and minimizing disease activity in the turf and landscape by proper application.
  • Provide exceptional customer service to existing and potential customers, addressing any questions or concerns.
  • Coordinating with the team to provide estimates to clients requesting additional services.
  • Maintaining the cleanliness of the assigned truck and equipment along with a professional appearance.
  • Maintain an efficient route and producing the highest possible quality and profit
  • Completing daily paperwork requirements.
  • Winter work which may include but is not limited to snowplowing, salting, shoveling and working in the shop.

Requirements:

  • A minimum of 1 year lawn care experience is required.
  • Knowledge of insecticides, fertilizers, fungicides and ability to apply them at the properly calibrated rate.
  • Ability to diagnose insect and disease in turf and landscape
  • General plant ID
  • Physical ability to lift and work outdoors in various climate elements.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment, accept new challenges, multi-task and prioritize
  • Valid Driver’s license/Safe and lawful driving practices must be demonstrated at all times.
  • Ability to operate a Z-Sprayer
  • Fertilizing Certification and Licenses

Salary:   $15-18 Depending on Licenses, Certifications and Experience.
If this sounds like the future for you, please send us your info.
 

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Position: Landscape Detail Foreman

Specifically, this person is responsible for the following:

  • Has a valid driver’s license
  • Has 3 years’ experience in Commercial/Residential Landscaping and able to report directly to the Operations Manager
  • Has 1 year experience in Management of a Crew
  • Review daily and weekly work to prepare for the current work at hand
  • Team Leader assures all equipment, tools and trucks are kept clean and organized
  • Coordinate and communicate work with our customers considering their individual needs and site conditions to provide complete professionally manicured yards
  • Responsible for the quality, productivity and efficiency of the team
  • Maintain accurate paperwork for job tracking
  • Oversee work of the team, providing additional instructions and training to other team members to assure work is completed in a professional and efficient manner at the highest of quality
  • Can efficiently and safely operate and maintain the following equipment: Truck/Trailer combo

Skills or qualities important in this position:

  • Demonstrates a positive and motivated attitude that creates a work environment others want to participate and excel in
  • Have strong communication skills with customers and team members
  • Maintain flexibility to flow between Commercial and Residential work
  • Can lead a snow plow route effectively and help the team succeed in a snow event
  • Willing to continue your knowledge and growth in the landscape industry through testing
  • Ability to speak Spanish

If this sounds like the future for you, please send us your info.
 

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