"You have the power to make your future better by working hard in the present." ~Elijah
As a paid intern at one of our locations (Vernon Hills, IL & Boulder, CO), you will gain valuable hands-on experience that will help make you successful in any landscaping career you choose!
Learn effective landscape production techniques, become trained on safe equipment usage, and gain an understanding of job costs and profitability. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn from an industry leading company, ultimately being considered for full time employment after graduation.
Successful candidates must be hard working, flexible, motivated individuals with a minimum of one year credit in a related field or equivalent experience.
1. Maintenance Production
Assist foremen and crews with maintenance operations
Complete site surveys and assist with site inspections
2. Annual Flower Production
Coordination and installation of annual flowers
Assist with care and maintenance of annual beds
Documentation of annual flower layouts
3. Nursery/Yard Support
Assist with plant material acquisition, job staging and care
Assist with various yard management procedures
4. Design/Build Production
Assist foremen and crews with the construction of landscape projects
Install plant material and hardscapes
5. Irrigation Installation and Repair
Install residential and commercial irrigation systems
Troubleshoot and repair irrigation systems, including start ups and shut downs