Gardener / Landscaper (Ecological Restoration & Native Landscapes)
Front Yard Forest is seeking a motivated, hardworking Gardener/Landscaper to join our growing team. We are an ecological landscaping company dedicated to restoring healthy landscapes through native plants, sustainable practices, and thoughtful craftsmanship. If you're passionate about working outdoors, learning new skills, and making a positive environmental impact, we'd love to hear from you.
About Front Yard Forest
We specialize in ecological and sustainable landscaping throughout the Midlands of South Carolina. Our work includes:
- Native plant garden installation
- Ecological landscape restoration
- Invasive plant identification and removal
- Food forest installation
- Native lawn alternatives
- Garden maintenance and stewardship
- Landscape design implementation
- Custom hardscape installation
- Soil improvement and erosion control
No two days are the same. Our projects range from transforming residential landscapes into thriving native ecosystems to restoring neglected properties and building beautiful outdoor living spaces.
Position Overview
As a Gardener/Landscaper, you will work alongside our team to install, maintain, and restore sustainable landscapes. This is a physically demanding position that requires a positive attitude, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn ecological landscaping techniques.
Experience is appreciated, but we are equally interested in applicants who are dependable, eager to learn, and take pride in producing high-quality work.
Responsibilities
- Install trees, shrubs, grasses, and native perennial plants
- Perform ecological garden maintenance
- Identify and remove invasive plant species
- Mulch, edge, prune, and maintain planting beds
- Assist with food forest and native garden installations
- Operate landscaping equipment including:
- Weed trimmers
- Backpack blowers
- Hedge trimmers
- Hand pruners, loppers, and saws
- Safely apply herbicides for invasive plant management while following company protocols and wearing required PPE
- Load and unload tools, materials, and plants
- Assist with custom hardscape projects including patios, pathways, retaining features, and garden structures
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe job site
- Represent Front Yard Forest professionally while interacting with clients
Qualifications
- Ability to perform strenuous outdoor physical labor throughout the workday
- Comfortable working in varying weather conditions, including heat and humidity
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds repeatedly
- Willingness to learn ecological landscaping and native plant identification
- Comfortable operating landscaping equipment or willing to be trained
- Willing to safely apply herbicides using proper PPE and company training
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented
- Valid driver's license preferred
Schedule
- Monday through Friday
- Typical hours are 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Start and end times may vary depending on weather, project requirements, seasonal workload, and site priorities.
- Occasional overtime may be available.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who:
- Enjoys working outdoors
- Takes pride in quality workmanship
- Wants to learn and grow professionally
- Works well as part of a team
- Has a strong work ethic and positive attitude
- Appreciates nature and wants to help create healthier landscapes for people and wildlife
At Front Yard Forest, we're building more than landscapes—we're restoring ecosystems, creating beautiful outdoor spaces, and helping our community reconnect with nature. If that mission excites you, we'd love to meet you.
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
