Landscape Maintenance Crew Member

Job Description

The Bruce Company is proud to be a local, family-run landscaping company that’s been in business for 70 years. We are passionate about achieving incredible results for our customers and offer an exciting and collaborative company culture where our employees grow along with our company.

We are currently seeking a Landscape Maintenance Crew Member with landscaping or Horticulture industry experience to join our Mowing or Horticulture departments. If you are dedicated to customer success and love the outdoors like we do, we’d like to meet you!

Why Choose The Bruce Company?

• $500 Sign up bonus.
• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy a structured work schedule with weekly compensation and year-round benefits.
• Varied Opportunities: Multiple opportunities with our Mowing Crews and Horticulture Crews are available.
• Impactful Contributions: Make a difference by beautifying the outdoor environment.
• Prestigious Projects: Work on some of the largest and most prestigious projects in Dane County.
• Career Growth: Establish and develop your career with Southern Wisconsin’s leader in landscaping.

Responsibilities/Duties

• General Labor: Perform tasks including planting, flower care, string trimming, pruning, mowing, edging, mulching, weeding, chemical application, and trash pickup.
• Task Management: Take direction from the crew leader and complete additional tasks as assigned.
• Training: Assist in the training of co-workers.
• Quality Standards: Uphold and set the standards for a quality company image that encourages repeat business.
• Customer Service: Emphasize the importance of customer service to coworkers.
• Communication: Communicate any landscape management concerns or problems to the Crew Leader and effectively interact with other coworkers to function as a team.
• Winter Duties: Assist with snow removal during the winter months as business needs dictate.
• Equipment Maintenance: Participate in equipment maintenance.
• Additional Tasks: Perform other tasks as assigned by the crew leader, supervisor, and/or manager.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Outdoor Work: Primarily performed outdoors during all seasons.
• Weather Exposure: Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including inclement weather (rain, snow, heat, or cold).
• Noise Levels: The work environment typically has moderate noise levels. Hearing protection is required for duties involving equipment operation with elevated noise levels.
• Chemical Exposure: Duties may expose the individual to chemicals and fertilizers.

Schedule

• Peak Season Hours: Typical work hours are Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 5:00 pm (40-55 hours per week) during our peak season (approximately April to November). Saturday hours as needed.
• Position Type: This is a Full-time Seasonal position.
• Overtime: Occasional overtime as workload dictates.
• Winter Hours: Hours vary in winter months (approximately December through March) based on snow removal needs.

Skills You Need

• Landscaping Skills: Previous experience with or ability to learn effective landscaping skills and techniques.
• Driver’s License: A valid Driver’s License is required.
• Equipment Operation: Previous experience operating basic landscape equipment (Mowers, Trimmers, Edgers) is helpful but not required.
• Plant Knowledge: Knowledge of trees, shrubs, and other landscape products is helpful but not required.
• Communication: Must be able to communicate effectively in English; bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Other Benefits

The Bruce Company offers competitive hourly pay, including medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement benefits, and more coupled with a challenging and team-oriented work environment to help you succeed in your career.

Join our team of outdoor living experts and experience for yourself why many of our employees have chosen to make their life-long careers at The Bruce Company. Visit us at to learn more.

The Bruce Company is proud to be an Affirmative-Action Equal Opportunity Employer.