Landscape Careers in North Andover, MA

Position Overview:

Downer Brothers Landscaping, Inc. is seeking experienced, dependable, and skilled Heavy Equipment Operators to join our team for the winter season. If you are committed to safety, punctuality, and providing excellent service, we want you on board to help deliver top-quality snow relocation services according to site specifications. We value a strong work ethic and teamwork. If you’re a good fit, you may be eligible to continue working with us during the non-winter season.

About the Position:

Join our team as a Heavy Equipment Operator and become a key player in our snow removal operations this winter. Downer Brothers Landscaping boasts a modern equipment fleet featuring state-of-the-art amenities like Bluetooth radios and backup cameras. We prioritize convenience by assigning work at commercial sites within a 15-to 30-minute commute, ensuring you spend less time traveling and more time working. Weekly direct deposit payments keep things simple and convenient.

We’re currently hiring for positions in the Merrimack Valley area. Operators must be prepared for all winter snow events, with work hours that may extend based on storm severity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate skid steers or loaders safely and efficiently for snow removal at designated commercial sites.
• Follow site maps and specifications to ensure snow is relocated as required.
• Be available for all winter snow events, regardless of timing.
• Arrive on time, prepared to work, and be ready for extended hours as needed based on weather conditions.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience operating heavy equipment, specifically skid steers or loaders.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment with flexible hours.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Pay: Details will be discussed with successful applicants, ensuring fair compensation.
• Convenience: Weekly direct deposits into your bank account.
• Work Close to Home: Assignments are within a 15-30 minute commute from your location.
• Modern Fleet: Operate state-of-the-art equipment, keeping you comfortable during long hours.

Returning Operators: Seasonal employees receive annual increases based on performance and length of service.

Experience and License Requirements:

• Skid Steer (preferred)
• Front-Loader (preferred)
• Snow Plowing (preferred)
• Mass Hoisting License (preferred)

If you’re looking for a reliable winter job with competitive wages and the opportunity to work close to home, apply to join Downer Brothers Landscaping and be a part of our friendly, dedicated team.

About the Position:
Our Irrigation Technicians play a critical role in the health and vitality of our clients’ landscapes, ensuring that turf, plants, and gardens receive adequate watering to thrive. Working closely with our maintenance and design-build teams, our irrigation technicians ensure that each project meets client specifications and supports landscape sustainability. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of high-end residential and commercial projects, making a meaningful impact in every season.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine irrigation maintenance for existing clients, including start-ups, blowouts, diagnostics, repairs, and adjustments.
• Install and configure new irrigation clocks; set and fine-tune clock settings for efficient watering schedules.
• Support landscape construction teams with drip and/or spray head irrigation installations for new plantings.
• Connect new irrigation installations to existing systems and adjust lawn irrigation heads (move, add, or cap) as required.
• Work collaboratively across teams to ensure optimal water delivery to plants, trees, and turf.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of irrigation experience, with a strong knowledge base in drip, microdrip, spray heads, and irrigation clocks.
• Understanding of the specific water needs of various plant materials and turf.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills for effective client and team interaction.
• Ability to track time and materials with precision.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Pay: To be discussed with successful applicants to ensure fair and competitive compensation.
• PTO: Paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Paid Holidays: Enjoy the benefit of paid holidays as part of our company’s commitment to team well-being.

Licensing Requirements:

• Must hold a valid Massachusetts driver’s license.

If you’re passionate about landscaping and irrigation and are seeking to grow with a family-owned business that values quality, teamwork, and client satisfaction, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and join our team at Downer Brothers Landscaping, Inc.

About the Position:
This is the ideal job for someone who loves gardening and wants to turn their passion into a profession, ending each day with the satisfaction of having transformed spaces and enhanced clients’ outdoor experiences. Our Fine Gardeners work with clients who highly value the beauty and tranquility of their gardens. They perform meticulous work such as pruning and toning roses, hand-pruning specimen trees and shrubs, hand-shearing to sculpt hedges, deadheading perennials to keep gardens vibrant, and creating artistic seasonal container displays. Additionally, they install bulbs and annuals, divide and transplant perennials, and manage small enhancement projects. Fine Gardeners also provide thoughtful garden care through plant renovation, invasive species management, and weeding services, enhancing the everyday landscape. At the end of the season, they winterize gardens with skillful fall perennial cleanups, preparing spaces for the following year. They have a keen eye for detail, reporting plant health, watering, turf, or quality issues and other observations to the Divisional Manager for proactive care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand and adopt each client’s unique aesthetic goals as your own.
• Execute visit objectives set by the Division Manager, aligning with client goals and the ideal timing for plant care tasks.
• Make precise pruning cuts to enhance plant health and appearance.
• Manage daily work efficiently, adhering to task priorities and man-hour budgets.
• Work cross-functionally with maintenance, irrigation, fertilization, construction, office, and sales teams to ensure a holistic and cohesive approach to each client’s property.

Qualifications:

Foremen:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in fine gardening.
• Passion for gardening and commitment to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and technical skills in pruning.
• Strong plant and weed identification abilities.
• Proficiency in operating handheld power tools (blowers, weed whackers, gas shears, electric chainsaws).
• Dedicated to upholding worksite safety standards.

Crew Members:

• Eagerness to learn and passion for outdoor work.
• Strong interest in aesthetics and fine gardening best practices.
• Willingness to grow and learn under the guidance of fine gardening crew leaders, who are skilled teachers.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Pay: To be discussed with successful applicants to ensure fair and competitive compensation.
• PTO: Paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Paid Holidays: Enjoy the benefit of paid holidays as part of our company’s commitment to team well-being.

Licensing Requirements:

• All team members must have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license.

If you’re passionate about gardening and want to make a meaningful impact on the beauty of our clients’ outdoor spaces, we’d love to hear from you! Join our team at Downer Brothers Landscaping, Inc., where quality, attention to detail, and client satisfaction come first.

About the Position:
Our Lawn Care Specialists are passionate about turf care and take pride in creating vibrant, healthy lawns. With a strong interest in the science behind turf management, they understand that pH, macronutrients, micronutrients, and the soil web must all be optimized for a healthy lawn. They know the importance of each step in our lawn care program and are committed to weed prevention and optimal application schedules, recognizing that success relies on a well-calculated approach. Lawn Care Specialists work closely with the Scheduler and maintenance teams to ensure their work meets the goal of delivering an outstanding product to our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Application of Fertilizers and Soil Treatments

• Apply fertilizers, lime, compost, and other soil amendments to improve lawn health and support strong grass growth.
• Ensure even and accurate application of products tailored to each lawn’s specific needs, utilizing sprayers and spreaders effectively.

Soil and Grass Health Assessment

• Conduct soil tests as needed and analyze results to address nutrient deficiencies or imbalances.
• Monitor grass conditions for signs of disease, pest infestations, or stress and recommend suitable treatments.

Safe Handling of Chemicals

• Safely mix and handle fertilizers and soil treatments, adhering to all regulatory and safety guidelines.
• Consistently use personal protective equipment (PPE) and notify clients of any necessary safety precautions following applications, using standard application postings.

Customer Education and Communication

• Educate clients on the benefits of fertilization treatments and provide custom recommendations when needed.
• Offer guidance on post-treatment care, including watering schedules and foot traffic limitations, to ensure the lawn remains healthy.

Record-Keeping and Compliance

• Maintain detailed records of each treatment, including materials used, application rates, and lawn health notes, ensuring accurate client records and regulatory compliance.
• Adhere to local environmental regulations regarding chemical applications to protect surrounding ecosystems.

Maintenance of Application Equipment

• Regularly clean and maintain equipment to ensure precise applications and avoid cross-contamination, with support from the fleet mechanic.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues on-site and report any repair needs to management promptly.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in lawn care or turf management.
• Valid Massachusetts Pesticide License (applications will not be considered without a valid license).
• Experience with aeration, overseeding, and lawn renovations.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Pay: To be discussed with successful applicants to ensure fair and competitive compensation.
• PTO: Paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Paid Holidays: Enjoy the benefit of paid holidays as part of our company’s commitment to team well-being.
• Snow and Ice Work Priority: Lawn Care Specialists receive priority for snow and ice work opportunities during the winter season.

License Requirements:

• Valid Massachusetts Pesticide License.
• Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License.

If you’re dedicated to turf health, enjoy understanding the science behind lawn care, and want to make a visible difference in our clients’ landscapes, we’d love to have you on our team! Join Downer Brothers Landscaping, Inc., where quality, client satisfaction, and professional growth come first.

About the Position:
Our Landscape Maintenance Team Members play an essential role in keeping our clients’ properties looking pristine and welcoming. This role is ideal for individuals who love working outdoors, take pride in their work, and are committed to delivering a high standard of service. Our maintenance teams work in both residential and commercial markets to provide a range of services that showcase our passion and professionalism. As the most visible representatives of our company, Landscape Maintenance Team Members are proud to display their dedication to excellence and professionalism each and every work day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Green Season Services: Perform various services, including spring clean-ups, edging, mulching, weekly lawn maintenance, weeding, fall clean-ups, perennial cutbacks, and seasonal pruning.
• Consistent Quality and Efficiency: Demonstrate a broad skill set with a focus on high-quality, efficient work that meets safety standards.
• Teamwork and Camaraderie: Work collaboratively to achieve goals efficiently, fostering a strong team culture under the guidance of crew leaders.
• Brand Ambassadorship: Represent the company professionally on client properties and during travel, maintaining a neat truck, professional appearance, and friendly demeanor to uphold and promote our brand.
• Leadership Responsibilities: Leadership is essential in these roles, and compliance with routines for DOT checks, maintaining equipment, communicating repair needs, and tracking completed work are all requirements of the role. This is a fast-paced division, and adherence to our systems is essential for the safe execution of work. This is a responsibility leaders must take seriously for the success of the division.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Pay: To be discussed with successful applicants to ensure fair and competitive compensation.
• PTO: Paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Paid Holidays: Enjoy the benefit of paid holidays as part of our company’s commitment to team well-being.
• Snow and Ice Work Priority: Landscape Maintenance Team Members receive priority for snow and ice work opportunities during the winter season.

License Requirement:

• All crew members are required to have a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License.

If you’re passionate about working outdoors, take pride in providing top-quality service, and want to be part of a professional, dedicated team, we’d love to have you at Downer Brothers Landscaping, Inc. Join us where quality, teamwork, and professionalism are at the core of our work.

About the Position:
Our Enhancement/Flex Team Members are an invaluable part of our team, providing a wide variety of services across different projects. This role is perfect if you have experience in multiple areas of landscaping and enjoy variety over specialization. Enhancement/Flex Team Members might find themselves installing a new lawn one day, planting the next, and setting a new walkway on another. As the name “flex” implies, these teams allow our company to flex (meaning increase the capacity of our divisions as needed) to meet the needs of our clients, making them versatile and essential contributors to the success of the company. If variety is the spice of life, this may be the team for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Versatile Project Execution: Provide a wide range of services, utilizing various skills to complete projects as dictated by each scope.
• Scope Understanding and Best Practices: Understand the project scope, follow best practices for completion, and ensure work is executed to high standards.
• Labor and Material Tracking: Track both labor hours and materials used for projects to support accurate record-keeping and project management.

Qualifications:

• Broad Skill Set: Possess a variety of skills in both maintenance and construction aspects of landscaping.
• Leadership Qualities (for team leaders): Masonry skills, planting skills, irrigation skills, and general maintenance abilities are highly desirable.
• Commitment to Quality and Safety: Show strong attention to detail, adhere to safety standards, and follow instructions and guidance closely to ensure quality and safety on all projects.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Pay: To be discussed with successful applicants to ensure fair and competitive compensation.
• PTO: Paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Paid Holidays: Enjoy the benefit of paid holidays as part of our company’s commitment to team well-being.
• Snow and Ice Work Priority: Enhancement/Flex Team Members receive priority for snow and ice work opportunities during the winter season.

License Requirement:

• All team members are required to have a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License.

If you enjoy a dynamic role with a variety of tasks and have a versatile skill set, we’d love to have you on our Enhancement/Flex Team at Downer Brothers Landscaping, Inc. Join us where adaptability, quality service, and a commitment to bringing our clients’ dreams to life are key to our success.

About the Position:
Our Landscape Construction Team Members are specialists and craftsmen, among the best in the area, with highly skilled artistry in executing complex projects. This role is ideal for individuals who bring precision, pride, and expertise to each task, creating beautiful and enduring outdoor spaces that enhance our clients’ properties. From building patios, walkways, retaining walls, and outdoor kitchens to completing detailed grading and irrigation installations, these team members can read construction plans and see a project through from beginning to end in a structured, step-by-step approach. Their craftsmanship brings our clients’ visions to life with lasting quality.

Key Responsibilities:

Hardscaping and Landscape Construction

• Install high-quality hardscape features, including patios, walkways, retaining walls, and outdoor kitchens, following precise plans and specifications.

Plant and Irrigation Installation

• Plant trees, shrubs, and perennials according to design specifications, with attention to proper spacing, depth, and soil preparation.
• Install irrigation systems and connect them to existing or new water sources, ensuring an efficient and functional layout.

Quality, Efficiency, and Safety

• Maintain a balance between high-quality craftsmanship and production speed, always prioritizing safety in the workspace.
• Execute projects with meticulous attention to detail, meeting both aesthetic and structural standards for durability and client satisfaction.

Crew Leader Responsibilities

• Operate a range of equipment, including mini-excavators, skid steers, dingos, sod cutters, and compactors, to support efficient project completion.
• Demonstrate basic project management skills by tracking materials and time, and communicating equipment and material needs to the team daily.

Team Collaboration and Project Execution

• Collaborate closely with team members to accomplish project goals effectively, supporting a safe, organized, and productive work environment.
• Follow safety guidelines rigorously, using personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe practices with all tools and machinery.

Qualifications:

• Experience in Landscape Construction: Strong background in hardscaping, grading, and plant installation.
• Skilled Equipment Operation: Proficiency with construction equipment and tools, and experience operating mini-excavators, skid steers, and compactors.
• Commitment to Quality and Safety: High attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work while prioritizing safety.
• Structured and Team-Oriented: Ability to follow a structured plan from start to finish and work effectively with others to achieve project goals.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Pay: To be discussed with successful applicants to ensure fair and competitive compensation.
• PTO: Paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Paid Holidays: Enjoy the benefit of paid holidays as part of our company’s commitment to team well-being.
• Snow and Ice Work Priority: Landscape Construction Team Members receive priority for snow and ice work opportunities during the winter season.

License Requirement:

• All team members are required to have a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License.

If you’re passionate about building exceptional outdoor spaces and want to be part of a team dedicated to quality craftsmanship, we’d love to have you on our Landscape Construction Team at Downer Brothers Landscaping, Inc. Join us where skill, commitment, and the art of bringing clients’ dreams to life are at the core of what we do.