Landscape Specialist

Job Description

We are looking to hire hardworking individuals with a great attitude and aptitude in a collaborative setting. Our Eco-Landscape Artisan Crew Members are responsible for installation of Landscape and Hardscape projects, and providing 5-Star customer service. Plenty of room to grow your career within a family focused, work - life balanced company environment.

Benefits

• Major Holidays Off
• Flexible Paid time off
• Performance based bonuses
• Compassionate Work Culture that encourages balance & wellness
• Collective Work Model
• Opportunities for elevation in the company
• Travel to work stipend
• Overtime when available

Expectations and Qualifications

• 3+ years of landscaping experience, with prior experience in ecological field work, and/or horticulture strongly preferred
• Knowledge of plants with desire to continually learn, extensive knowledge preferred
• Being a team player, maintaining a positive attitude and ability to clearly communicate with clients and team members is a must. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment in a variety of weather conditions.
• Enthusiasm for ecology and ecosystem processes.
• Mastery level experience with power tools (leaf blower, weed whip, chainsaw and hedgers). 
• Experience and relevant certification for operating heavy equipment (dingo, skidsteer, excavators). 
• Mastery level experience driving truck and trailer is preferred; we will test skill level in final phase of interviews
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well independently and in a team
• Desire to uphold an inclusive, positive work culture, and uphold MOG’s commitment to excellent customer service. 
• Attention to detail, mindfulness of safety procedures and following and implementing instructions 

Specific tasks may include but are not limited to:

• Report to both MOG Partner/Creative Director and team leaders.
• General Maintenance: Hand weeding & weed whipping, pruning, edging, mulching, watering; applying organic fertilization, organic herbicide and natural pest control ++
• Landscape or Habitat Restoration & Installation: Planting trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, grass or prairie seed; invasive plant removal, creating rock borders, installing weed fabric, spreading compost; drainage, rainwater harvesting ++
• Hardscapes: Construction of rock or paver walkways, walls, stairs and patios; arbors, fences, water features, LED Lighting ++. 
• Interacting with clients and updating them throughout the span of project & beyond and upholding MOG’s level of service. 
• Self managing daily activities + engaging in personal and team accountability within a 1 - 4 person crew on various projects. 
• Mentoring and instructing other crew members.  Promoting a safe work environment. Always leading by example.
• Tracking and reporting material, equipment and labor used on projects. Responsible accounting for purchases made on company card.
• Enhancing clients original job proposal with upselling.
• Other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Types: Full-time
Pay rate: Ranges from $25-$30/hour. Based on experience

Schedule: Average 7-8 hour shifts, Monday - Friday. Typically ranges anywhere between 8am - 6pm. Start time depends on the clients’ needs, weather, material delivery, team and/or Lead’s or Partner’s determination etc. Some Saturdays may be needed if rainouts during Spring & Fall Seasons or to finish urgent project. Ability to commit more hours during our busy season. 

Required: Valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle to drive to and from work and various locations. Having a work truck or van is advantageous for consideration of higher pay and/or additional travel stipends 
Must pass Drug Test (for illegal substances) and Background Check 

Work Location: Various locations in the Central and Northern Greater Cincinnati area, and Southern Greater Dayton Regions. Refer to the area inside the redline in map on right handside: google  

About Us: Marvin’s Organic Gardens (MOG) is the Original full service Ecological Landscaping company based near Lebanon, Ohio and serving the Greater Cincinnati and Dayton communities. We are a multi-generational, family-owned and operated business offering award-winning, design, build, maintenance and educational services since 1999 . At MOG, we strive to shift the traditional landscaping paradigm to an evolved regenerative model based on time honored technologies. We are Plant-Passionate, integrating a diversity of native perennials and trees into our gardens. We cater to those wanting a regenerative, resilient, abundant personal or community sanctuary with food, medicine, and habitat for all. We use our special in house compost blend, source local materials, use solar charged electric equipment, organic inputs, etc.

Application: ​Please provide a resume and a cover letter or statement of interest and 2 references to 

Applications without a cover letter or statement of interest WILL NOT be considered. No Phone Calls Please!
We are an inclusive community and welcome All Peoples to apply.