Employment Commitment & Benefits!

One of the ways we show you we care is by being honest!

We work outside so hours are flexible due to weather conditions. Generally, full-time employees will work four consecutive 10 hours weekdays from 7:30 am – 5:30 pm. While the days are long, we only ask that you work at a steady pace and we expect you to take breaks. We even pay for your lunch break.

Training quality yard maintenance professionals is a big investment. It generally takes 3-4 weeks before you are earning for us. If you’re willing to work with us, we’re willing to work with you. Once you have reached an average of 20 hours per week, you qualify for our group medical insurance through Kaiser Pemanente. Purchasing a Silver Plus level of coverage on your own would cost over $500 per month. Here, not only is the rate discounted but, you only pay 30%. We pay the rest.

Some companies will promise you fixed hours and year-round employment but it just doesn’t work that way for the full team. Let’s face it, nothing grows in August and in January, the days are short, dark and dreary. While life happens and quality time with loved ones is important, we are committed to you and hope you will show the same commitment to our customers when scheduling time off.

Our busiest times: mid-March through mid-May & mid-September through November

Our slowest times: August & mid-December through January

What it’s like to work here:

You have to have a job, but it doesn’t have to be depressing!

Here at Landcrafters, we’re happy to be here and our customers are happy when we come to visit. We operate more like a work group than a structural organization. Every individual has unique qualities and skill sets to bring to the table. We recognize and appreciate that!

For the most part, our employee pay rate is based on skill level. If you can earn it, we’re happy to share. Every skill adds value and is worth being compensated. The ability to communicate and work well with customers and other employees is just as important as task based skills. Landcrafters provides all the tools necessary to the job, employees are responsible for providing their own sturdy work and rain gear.

Because we offer customized services, you will visit between 1-15 clients based on the needs of the day. In addition to working on site, you will be: loading equipment needed for the day; off-loading, cleaning and storing the equipment; maintaining the cleanliness of the trucks; and help keeping the shop stocked and organized.

“I appreciate how much stronger I’ve become from doing this line of work. Landscaping improves confidence and builds mental toughness. I get to drive around beautiful Seattle and create art in people’s gardens. I work for Landcrafters because they offer me an easy going work environment. I feel encouraged to try new things and that my work is valued here. We have great clients and fun co-workers and the work is very rewarding.” John Lebens

Position Types

Assistant / Trainee –  $18 – $21 per hour

Even if you already have some skills, it will take time to learn our customers and the way we do things. If you cannot work alone, you are considered an assistant or trainee.

Tasks include:

  • Mowing & Edging
  • Weeding
  • Raking and Blowing
  • More qualified assistants may also do hedge trimming.

Crew – $19 – $25

Additional requirements:

  • Valid WA Driver’s License and good driving record (We must be able to insure you to drive under our current policy)
  • Ability to both work alone as well as manage an assistant
  • Ability to complete daily paperwork
  • Basic plant identification

Lead – $25 – $35

Additional requirements:

  • More advanced plant identification
  • Some technical pruning
  • Ability to train new employees
  • Help maintain shop equipment and supplies
  • Ability to work with customers and do some estimating

Pay scale based on ability to perform a task consistently “at speed”

  • No Experience – $18-$19
  • Able to drive covered by our commercial insurance – $18-$20
  • Mowing & Weeding – $21
  • Line Trimming both horizontal & vertical – $22
  • Hedge Trimming – $23-$24
  • Technical Pruning – $24-$26
  • Crew Lead – $25-$28
  • Additional for “added value”

How to Apply

By Phone: Call 206-523-2239. You can leave a message 24 hours a day but, if you want to speak with a person, you should call between 1-4 pm on a weekday.

By Email: Send to landcrafters@comcast.net. Even if you do not have any experience in landscape maintenance, resumes are helpful but not required.

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