snow shoveler

truck driver

snow plow operator

equipment operator

landscaping crew leader

DJs Landscape Management

Pros:
Exposure to multiple responsibilities. Some coworkers maintain strong work ethics despite systemic dysfunction.

Cons:
Leadership infrastructure is critically deficient. Supervisors are routinely advanced based on tenure and internal politics rather than ability, resulting in pervasive communication breakdowns, an inability to manage conflict, and a lack of coherent direction. Executive management focuses almost exclusively on optics and profitability, with no substantive investment in operational health or employee development.

Employee concerns are routinely disregarded. Compensation growth is suppressed under the guise of budgetary restrictions, even as the company aggressively acquires new businesses. Advancement is driven by expediency, not merit, placing unqualified individuals into leadership roles and accelerating organizational instability. Morale remains consistently low, fueled by an entrenched divide between field operations and administrative staff—a dynamic leadership actively chooses to ignore.

Rather than stabilizing its internal structure, the company prioritizes rapid expansion, sacrificing long-term sustainability for short-term financial gains. Trust, retention and organizational cohesion are consistently undermined in the process.

Advice to Management:
Stabilize internal leadership before pursuing further growth. Redefine advancement criteria to prioritize competence over convenience. Invest meaningfully in employee development, address systemic failures at all levels, and rebuild the trust and stability necessary for sustained success.

I'm not going to waste a ton more of my time with this company. Up front when you are being recruited they will promise all sorts of things that the managers that actually make the decisions will fight you on in every possible way. They will under mind you, treat you condescending, throw you under the bus to save their own skin at any chance given. I really could go on with much detail, but I am so ready to be rid of them in my rear view mirror.  I really am only writing this review so Indeed quits asking me to, and maybe by chance I will save some poor sucker a lot of headache and a lot of narcissistic mental abuse...  

Don't for one second think that anyone in management actually has your back in this business. When the pressure is on all will turn into ostriches and they will try to convince you that you are the problem-  You and the other 12 people that didn't survive in your position (the other experienced veterans of the industry that they treated like [EXPLETIVE} just the same- I have heard the stories from reliable sources) 

Long of the short of it, waste of my time- left with an injury (from working at DJ's) that they asked me not to have dealt with so they could complete projects that were pressing on the schedule. I was fired for my "bad attitude" surrounding the fact I would not work in repeated UNSAFE CONDITIONS- OSHA, & ISA safety violations on a regular basis- that is the expectation. 

Then to top it off immediately denied the claim to get the injury taken car of --not even so much as a doctor's consultation about it at all...

Well folks. That's all the time I'm willing to give. Just do yourself the favor and walk (no run) away- they aren't even going to pay you the wages they are promising you in the ad anyway... not without a huge long battle on it, and then at the bottom of the range at best. JUST DON'T.

Done looking in my rear view now, its all windshield from here on. 
Good bye and GOOD RIDDANCE!

The typical day includes many different routes. It can be very hectic at times. Each day brings a new challenge and you have to be ready for the most random job. 

What I specifically learned is how to mow grass professionally and efficiently. I have learned patience and how to adjust to situations.

Management is VERY young! They have very little people skills and organization skills. Be prepared to be disrespected as a human being. Cursing is the common norm in this establishment. Keep in mind if you decide to explore this employer be prepared to expect to be treated very badly.

Co- workers. In regards to your co-workers you have your favorites and not so favorites.

The hardest part of the job is dealing with managers that do not respect you and communicate in a respectful and professional level. Be prepared to have inappropriate comments made against you or at you in some cases.


The most enjoyable part of my job is looking at the beautiful grass that you have just completed! There is nothing like a well cut lawn. I also enjoy talking to the customers. Especially, the retired elderly. They always have a story to tell. and sometimes if your lucky you might get a soda or candy bar. put these things together with a nice sunny 75 degree weather and you have just seen the perfect job.

In my time at Djs, I’ve noticed there is a high turnover rate. They can’t keep any new employees any longer than a month. They promise raises but never give. They expect you to work weekends that they specifically have you off, on a holiday. And will fire you for not wanting to work a holiday for religious reasons. Under paid, they expect too much, they say you can work a set schedule but expect more out of you. They say they promote within, but that is false. You have to be high up and in good with the big wigs to get any kind of promotion, or raise. The only thing they care about, is tasks getting done faster than physically possible. If you upset a manager, kiss your job goodbye. They fire with no reason or notice, and do not provide any reason. Not a reliable/stable place to work. Unless you’ve been there longer than the managers. They don’t give a care about your family either, they get mad and frustrated like a bunch of children when you have to miss some work for family events, marriages, etc. The managers are the kinds of guys that walk around in kahki pants everywhere, crying about everything, thinking they’re head honchos, but they aren’t, because there’s multiple for each division. Terrible place to work, I do not recommend. 

A pretty average place to work in landscaping, management could use improvement but because they're personal friends with higher level staff they maintain their positions. Workplace culture feels as though supervisors pretend to care and employees only care enough to please the supervisors. A typical day is going to be a 10 hour shift working Monday through Thursday with a consistent schedule of places to go to each week with limited variety. You learn how to be efficient which is great but you also learn how much more you could do to improve in your supervisors position with no potential of it being available, because as mentioned they are personal friends with higher level staff. The owner of the company doesn't care much about the company as he has other areas of better revenue but the VP cares greatly. Overall, great for students because they work with your schedule but no matter how you perform don't expect advancements from within the company.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Once HTA had been bought out by DJ’s and their systems had begun to be put in the place, it was reminiscent of a pirate ship boarding a sea merchant, absolute mayhem 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The deep seated corporate structure of DJ’s was terrible. They put an individual in charge of the Lansing branch with no background in the industry, a former semi driver and equipment operator, no management experience or any knowledge of horticulture or arbor culture. 


What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
A drone corporate mess, mismanagement from halfway across the state 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Staring at the clock hoping for the day to end. Once they began the upper management changeover I waited a year for my new contract only to be let go. My job was split between to lower managers for less pay

I haven't worked there too terribly long but I started as winter help driving a plow truck. And that went about as good as it can get. The plow route you are assigned are enough to keep you busy but not to the point where it's gonna run you ragged because u haven't slept in days. Lol. There was a few times where it was a cluster and no one really knew what was going on but I feel like everywhere is like that when it relying on the weather. And as far as becoming full time being in a mowing crew it's not bad. If something breaks it gets fixed pretty quick, most of the equipment ( mowers, blowers, trimmers, trucks and trailers) are all in good shape if not brand new. As far as complaints you have them few employees (in management) that are never happy and don't appreciate anything you do. It's not all management but a cpl people. And also I have never seen a company that has so many little rules that shldnt exist in my life, and if u break one h*ll breaks loose.

DJ's is THE choice in West Michigan and destination for individuals in the green industry looking to start a career and improve their quality of life. I don't feel that there currently is a better choice with more opportunity and room for growth in the West Michigan landscape industry, also the benefits are above average and there is a general care for employees because the management team understands that having good people and taking care of them is what makes a business successful and everyone wins. The company is very stable and works with many customers who have been partners for a many years. If you work hard you will be rewarded as DJ's promotes from within whenever possible, I would recommend DJ's to anyone looking for something new and fresh in the landscape industry.

I used to have a hard time getting up to go to work since working here it has ben a lot easier an I look forward to going to work all the people are friendly and helpful. I have had bad days but everyone has there bad days. I also have broken a few things and was only asked if i learned from it and finished up, the thing i like the best is that no one is alone there is always help and support all you have to do is be willing to do what your supposed to do your job and there is room to grow and advance in a career if your willing to work and be honest im glad i was looking for a part time winter snow removal job four years ago cause im still working there now and intend on staying and i love the insurance.

-At the beginning of last green season,  there were good hours, 40-55ish give or take.  That was short lived. Then towards the middle to end of the green season overtime was cut. Everyone was capped at 40. 

-It was a mystery every morning what you would be doing and who you would be working with. There was no planning ahead of time. 

-One week they told us we made record profits, the next it was "no profit sharing checks this year due to damages etc." I bet the office didn't miss out on their bonus checks. 

-Some crews were very lazy. They sat in the truck frequently while punched into a work ticket. Then at the end of the week... surprise! They didn't finish their work, and I was consistently sent to finish their work. They got paid to sit around, while I actually worked for my check. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Snow shoveler 24 salaries reported	$24.00 per hour
Truck driver 23 salaries reported	$27.93 per hour
Snow plow operator 23 salaries reported	$25.65 per hour
Equipment operator 9 salaries reported	$27.89 per hour
Landscaping crew leader 53 salaries reported	$24.45 per hour

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