Landscape & Hardscape Construction

Position Descriptions & Requirements

Hands-On Construction in Outdoor Commercial & Residential Environments

Landscape construction and renovation encompasses a wide range of projects, including:

  • Decorative stone and mulch

  • New lawn installation

  • New planting beds to include mulch and various edging products

  • Grading to improve drainage

  • Rain gardens

Acer Landscaping has a focus on quality hardscape projects and we offer paid training and certification opportunities within that niche.

A hardscape installer builds concrete or stone segmental pavements and retaining walls to complement the landscape on residential and commercial properties. These career professionals install patios, walkways, steps, and driveways to add beauty, utility, function and value. This career requires physical fitness, intelligence, patience, teamwork, and a strong work ethic. A hardscape installation career is for those who love to create outdoor environments, receive satisfaction from building a project from start to finish, and enjoy working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

 

Job Requirements

CREW MEMBER

 

  • Valid driver’s license with clean driving record

  • Responsible, dependable, strong integrity, quality-focused

  • Solid time management skills

  • Some landscape experience is preferred, but we can train motivated individuals

  • Able to follow directions

  • Notice and attend to small details

  • Ability to lift 50+ lbs. repeatedly

  • Familiar with common landscape equipment and tools

  • Able to learn new equipment quickly & safely

  • Ability to work alone or as part of a multi-person crew

  • Able to work in a variety of weather and social conditions

  • Excellent stamina is required in our fast-paced environment

 

FOREMAN
(additional requirements)

 

Foreman requirements include all Crew Member requirements, plus the following:

  • Foreman candidates should have several years experience running projects and crews

  • Experienced with site layout, measuring, prep, organization

  • Extremely detail oriented

  • Understanding of grades, slopes, measurements

  • Understanding of job plans and blueprints

  • Knowledge of common landscape plants, materials, tools

  • Experienced operators of heavy equipment, trucks, trailers, saws, loaders, compactors, etc.

  • Able to train new crew members as needed

  • Able to complete extensive paperwork and job reports thoroughly and in detail

  • Hardscape foreman should understand base materials, compaction, geotextiles, drainage, cutting, measuring, slopes, etc.

  • Industry certifications and licenses are valued (ICPI, NCMA, SRW, Pesticide license) but not required