Landscaping is one career where you get to breathe in fresh air while you work. You can be active and enjoy the outdoors—and you gain the satisfaction of a job well done, whether that’s making someone’s yard the best-looking property on the block or beautifying their landscape with a new flower bed. Every day, you see tangible results from the work you do.There are a range of landscaping jobs in Texas that require different skills and experience. At Grassperson, we tell prospective employees that the most important qualities we look for are a passion for the outdoors, customer empathy—the ability to relate to what our customers are feeling. Our team shares a sincere desire to help customers get the best lawn possible.
We’re hiring great people who want to work a landscaping job in Texas, and here are six different positions we’re recruiting for now. Read on for details on what each job entails, salary range and the skills we look for in applicants.
You’ll be responsible for servicing customer lawns on a route—applying fertilizer, treating weeds and performing other professional lawn care applications. Your goal is to help our customers get the best lawn on the block.
You must have a valid Texas driver’s license, a clean driving record, be able to lift 50 pounds, and enjoy working outdoors. Ideally, you’ll have a working knowledge of chemical fertilizer application and outdoor pest control, with 2 or more years of industry experience and English speaking capability. We offer training and continuing education opportunities.
$15 to $20 per hour
Paid time off, paid company holidays and an annual bonus opportunity give our lawn care technicians work-life balance. We also offer a company-sponsored insurance program.This is a year-round position, so you’ll find a fun, stable work environment. We include uniforms and training.
You’ll manage a crew of up to 3 landscape technicians, overseeing and performing work in the field that includes tree and shrub trimming, mulch and seasonal color installation, drainage system installation and landscape installation. Our team leaders set the tone for a positive work environment and have opportunities to continue a career path at Grassperson.
You must have a valid Texas driver’s license and clean driving record, and four or more years of relevant lawn maintenance or landscape maintenance experience. We look for leaders who are bilingual, communicate effectively with clients, and work effectively with office personnel and team members, and are self-motivated. You should have a working knowledge of plant material and landscape installation.
$16 to $18 per hour
Paid time off, paid company holidays and an annual bonus opportunity give our lawn care technicians work-life balance. We also offer a company-sponsored insurance program. This is a year-round position, so you’ll find a fun, stable work environment. We include uniforms and training.
As a crew leader, you will manage a team of three or more lawn maintenance technicians in the field, overseeing and assisting with pruning, edging, mowing and providing quality service to give our customers the best lawn on the block.
You’ll need a valid Texas driver’s license, clean driving record and four or more years of relevant lawn care or landscape experience. Our team leaders are bilingual and communicate effectively with clients—you’ll build relationships with clients who trust Grassperson to care for their properties on a weekly basis. You should have a strong working knowledge of operating power equipment including mowers, string trimmers, edgers, chain saws, sod cutters, pruning saws and blowers.
$16 to $18 per hour
Paid time off, paid company holidays and an annual bonus opportunity give our lawn care technicians work-life balance. We also offer a company-sponsored insurance program. This is a year-round position, so you’ll find a fun, stable work environment. We include uniforms and training.
As field operations manager, you will oversee all phases of our field operations teams and supervise crew leaders. In this position, you’ll work with internal staff and customers, so strong communication skills and customer empathy are critical. You will spearhead training and development for our field teams, driving the continued high performance of our staff, among other managerial activities:
This position calls for a bachelor’s degree in horticulture or turf management or 5 to 10 years of direct industry experience. Spanish-speaking capability is helpful, as is a mechanical aptitude and knowledge of plants, grasses and weeds.
$45,000 to $65,000 per year
Paid time off, paid company holidays and an annual bonus opportunity give our lawn care technicians work-life balance. We also offer a company-sponsored insurance program. This is a year-round position, so you’ll find a fun, stable work environment. We include uniforms and training.
You are the person our customers meet for the first time when they sign on with Grassperson, and they’ll build a relationship with you as you become a trusted consultant sharing a goal to make their lawns the best on the block. This position involves consultative selling, relationship-building and customer empathy—and ability to understand customers’ challenges and come up with solutions through our services. Also important is knowledge of plant material.
If you have a 2- or 4-year horticulture degree or are working toward one, this position could be a great fit for you. We’re also looking for people with sales experience in the service industry, and those with a strong business acumen.
$40,000 to $60,000
Paid time off, paid company holidays and an annual bonus opportunity give our lawn care technicians work-life balance. We also offer a company-sponsored insurance program. This is a year-round position, so you’ll find a fun, stable work environment. We include uniforms and training.
This customer-centric team member is the front door to our business in many ways. As customer service representative, you’ll communicate with staff and customers. You will also use our CRM system and use your multitasking skills to help run a busy office at a growing company.
Minimum education requirement is a high school diploma. We are seeking someone who has excellent customer service skills and a passion for helping people. If you’re bilingual, that’s a plus because our workforce is diverse. Nursery experience is also an asset, but not necessary.
$32,000 to $40,000 per year
Paid time off, paid company holidays and an annual bonus opportunity give our lawn care technicians work-life balance. We also offer a company-sponsored insurance program. This is a year-round position, so you’ll find a fun, stable work environment. We include uniforms and training.
Do you have the skills, experience and passion to join a growing full-service landscape company that offers long-term opportunities and a career ladder to climb? Let’s talk. Contact us at 972-221-5296 (LAWN) and check out our careers page for details and an online application.
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