Landscaping Jobs in Durham with Growth and Purpose
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Finding a job that feels rewarding and supportive can be tough. You want to work somewhere that values your contributions and provides a positive environment. Without the right team, it’s easy to feel undervalued or burnt out.
At For Garden’s Sake, you’re part of a team that works hard while having fun. Whether you’re helping a customer at the garden center, maintaining beautiful landscapes, or contributing to a big design project, you’re supported by a group that values open communication, camaraderie, and delivering exceptional results. With a steady year-round schedule and benefits designed to help you thrive, you’ll find a place where your work truly matters.
Available Landscaping Jobs in Durham
Explore current openings and find the role that’s perfect for you. Whether you’re a green industry pro or just starting out, we have positions that match your skills and goals.
For Garden’s Sake is a family-owned garden center and landscaping company, in operation since 1999. We are continually growing, and offer customers a one-stop shop for plants, landscape design/installation, and lawn maintenance services. Working with us allows you to enjoy a beautiful, natural environment every day. You’ll be given opportunities to train, learn, and grow to your greatest potential. Plus, we have resident goats, chickens, and ducks!
For Garden’s Sake is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.
We are seeking an experienced Retail Garden Center Manager to step into our vibrant world, where nature and commerce intertwine. In this pivotal role, you will orchestrate daily operations and utilize your innate leadership skills to nurture both people and sales/profitability. With your passion for plants and people, you will build and lead a talented team, cultivating a culture where every customer leaves with not just a purchase, but a piece of their own garden oasis. As a member of the FGS Leadership Team, your insights will guide us toward new heights of growth and innovation. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact in a role that harmonizes leadership, creativity, and a love for the great outdoors!
This is a full-time year-round position paying $60,000 annually plus incentives. We offer paid time off and holidays; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; matching 401K; discounts at the Garden Center; and work-life balance. Advancement opportunities available as we continue to grow.
Work days are 8:45am – 5:00pm with one required weekend day and split days off. The workweek averages 40 hours.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Employee Management and Training (40%)
- Be directly involved in helping us build and train a top-notch team
- Motivate, challenge, and reward individual team members to maximize sales, productivity, and profitability
- Implement training programs focused on customer service, product knowledge, and added value selling
- Create and update weekly work schedules according to labor/budget goals
- Implement and oversee daily workflows and plant care schedules
- Conduct annual employee performance evaluations to support professional development
- Merchandising and Store Management (25%)
- Guide purchasing decisions to maintain the correct inventory mix and levels according to departmental goals
- Coordinate with owners and Department Leads to organize and facilitate seasonal changes of retail items
- Maintain pricing policies for all retail products and services
- Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of the garden center, ensuring a clean and inviting atmosphere
- Collaborate with Department Leads to ensure all plants and products meet or exceed quality standards
- Sales and Customer Service (20%)
- Direct and oversee customer service initiatives, ensuring a high level of satisfaction and engagement
- Address customer service issues promptly and effectively, representing the company’s values
- Assist customers with plant selection and provide expert plant knowledge as needed
- Financial Oversight (15%)
- Assist in the development of weekly, monthly, and yearly operating budgets
- Direct and manage the retail team to achieve sales and profit goals for each department
REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid driver’s license with no major MVR infractions
- Proven experience in retail management and supervising employees, preferably in a garden center or related environment
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Financial acumen with experience in budgeting and inventory control
- Passion for horticulture and a strong knowledge of plants and gardening products
- Teamwork mindset and willingness to be flexible and jump in where needed to assist
- Proficiency in POS systems and Google suite
- Ability to safely lift 50+ pounds and perform physical tasks, including prolonged standing, bending, kneeling, and walking on gravel and slopping ground
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
We are seeking an experienced Landscape Designer to create, showcase, and sell both residential and commercial landscape designs. This person will work alongside our clients and team members to create a design that best caters to the client’s needs and desires. We’re looking to add another in-house designer whose design style aligns with our established aesthetic and the type of work we specialize in.
This is a full-time position paying $50K+ salary plus commission (estimated $30K+ first year). We offer paid time off and holidays; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; matching 401k; reimbursement for CE credits towards Landscape Contractors’ License and renewal; discounts at the Garden Center; and work-life balance. Advancement opportunities available as we continue to grow.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct on-site client consultations to provide design solutions and recommendations
- Generate landscape designs utilizing AutoCAD, including softscaping, hardscaping, lighting, and drainage
- Create design proposals and cost estimates for residential and commercial properties based on accurate field measurements and analyses
- Serve as a primary contact for clients to foster relationships and close sales
- Heavy focus on designing, client consultations, site visits, and revisions. Position supported by a sales and administrative team.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid driver’s license with no major infractions
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in landscape architecture or landscape design, or a demonstrated depth of horticulture knowledge from prior landscape design experience
- Professional industry experience creating landscape and hardscape designs
- Knowledge of horticultural materials suitable for North Carolina and proper planting techniques
- Strong understanding of landscape construction products, methods, and procedures, including softscapes, hardscapes, grading, drainage, irrigation, and lighting
- Proficiency in AutoCAD; additional experience with Adobe Suite or 3D modeling programs a plus
- Tech/computer proficiency and willingness to learn; familiarity with Google Suite and LMN estimating software a plus
- Proven proficiency in increasing sales through lead generation and client relationships
- Friendly, confident, and professional demeanor with a natural ability for cultivating positive relationships
- Strong willingness, drive, and proactive approach to reach and exceed individual and company goals
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
We are seeking experienced Installation Landscapers to join our team. Our crews take landscapes to the next level by bringing custom designs to life: planting gorgeous greenery, building beautiful custom paver and stone designs, installing irrigation and lighting, and everything in between. The ideal candidates have a passion for landscaping and are hard working, team players, detail-oriented, and work with integrity and professionalism.
This is a full-time year-round position paying $16-21/hour (non-driver), $18-21/hour (driver), $20-24/hour (mason), $22-25/hour (crew lead), with weekly pay. We offer paid time off and holidays; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; matching 401k retirement savings; discounts at the Garden Center; and work-life balance. Advancement opportunities available as we continue to grow – including the opportunity to move to Crew Lead for the right person!
Work day is 6:55 AM to variable end time (usually around 4:30 PM) Monday through Friday. Work week averages 45 hours with paid overtime. Saturday work is rare and we never work on Sundays or holidays.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
**NOTE: This is NOT a lawn maintenance role (no mowing, blowing, trimming, etc.)
- Plant shrubs, trees, flowers, and install sod
- Install and repair drainage, irrigation, landscape lighting, and other site amenities
- Assist with constructing hardscapes: stone & paver patios, retaining walls, edging, steppers, dry creek beds, etc.
- Operate large machinery (trucks/trailers, loaders, and dingos) and bed edgers, sod cutters, stone saws, etc.
- Routinely interact with clients and crew members in a professional manner
- Produce a superior product that enhances our customers’ lifestyle
- Work closely with a team to create a positive work environment and accomplish a common goal
REQUIREMENTS:
- MUST have a valid driver’s license with no major MVR infractions
- Previous experience in landscaping: planting, tree and hedge pruning, lighting, irrigation and drainage work
- Experience with irrigation and landscape lighting a plus
- Experience in masonry or hardscaping a plus
- Ability to operate equipment proficiently and safely
- Ability to perform physical work in outdoor conditions, both hot and cold
- Physical capability to lift greater than 50 lbs.
- Bilingual (Spanish and English) a plus
We are seeking an experienced Lawn Maintenance Landscaper for our Enhancement Crew. This team takes yards to the next level with meticulous detail work and fine tuning, above and beyond routine lawn maintenance. Crew members are hard working, team players, and work with integrity and professionalism.
This is a full-time year-round position paying $19+/hour, with weekly pay. We offer paid time off and holidays; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; matching 401k; discounts at the Garden Center; and work-life balance. Advancement opportunities available as we continue to grow.
Work day is 7:00AM to variable end time (usually around 4pm). Work week is Monday – Friday and averages 40 hours with paid overtime. Saturday work is occasional as needed, and never any Sunday work.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Technical and specific shrub trimming based on plant type and time of year
- Edge and trim beds, prune trees and shrubs, weed, spread mulch and pine straw
- Small-scale plant and annuals installation
- Some routine lawn maintenance: Mow grass, water lawns and flower beds, blow leaves and brush, aerate and seed
- Operate large machinery: trucks and trailers, ride-on and walk-behind mowers, etc.
- Operate handheld equipment: blowers, weed eaters, aerators/seeders, etc.
- Work closely with a team to produce a superior product that enhances our customers’ lifestyle
- Routinely interact with clients and crew members in a professional manner
- Create a positive work environment for fellow team members
REQUIREMENTS:
- MUST have a valid driver’s license with no major MVR infractions
- Bilingual (Spanish and English) strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of how and when to prune and trim shrubs
- Detail-oriented mindset and keen eye
- Previous professional lawn maintenance experience with focus on enhancement
- Landscape lighting and/or irrigation experience is a plus
- Ability to operate equipment proficiently and safely
- Ability to perform physical work in outdoor conditions, both hot and cold
- Physical capability to lift greater than 50 lbs
We are seeking a dedicated Groundskeeper to join our team and keep our site beautiful, pristine, and inviting. Our property encompasses a retail garden center, office house, children’s play area, parking area, and historic chapel. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working outdoors and making landscapes look pristine, a keen eye for detail, and a self-starter attitude.
This is a part-time year-round position, working two days per week. Pay is $18/hour with weekly pay. We offer a matching 401k retirement savings and discounts at the Garden Center. Advancement opportunities available as we continue to grow.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work SOLO to maintain grounds, with oversight from Lawn Maintenance Division Director
- Mow, trim, and edge turf to maintain an overall neat and tidy appearance
- Prune shrubs and maintaining plant health
- Weed and care for plants in beds
- Blow off walkways and patios
- Pick up trash and debris all over grounds, especially in parking lots
- Occasionally apply herbicides/pesticides
- Miscellaneous small landscape-related maintenance tasks and projects as needed
REQUIREMENTS:
- Previous experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Ability to safely lift up to 50lbs and operate equipment and machinery
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality work
- Ability to work independently and efficiently – content with working alone
- Proactive and positive attitude
- Clear and professional communication skills
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Our Values
Think Like the Customer
We put ourselves in our clients’ shoes to deliver solutions tailored to your needs.
Work Hard but Have Fun
A passionate team brings joy to every project, making the process enjoyable.
Details Matter
Dedication to the little things ensures every project is done right. Small touches make all the difference.
Support Each Other
We believe that collaboration fosters growth and ensures the best outcomes for personal and professional life.
Be A Problem Solver
No challenge is too big; we find creative answers to keep your project on track.
Be Professional
We strive for dependable service with consistent results and unwavering commitment.
Communication Is Key
We ensure clear and timely communication for our clients and team every step of the way.
What We Look For in Team Members
Joining For Garden’s Sake means being part of a team that cares about making a difference. We seek individuals who are:
- Positive and willing to collaborate.
- Open to learning and receiving feedback.
- Reliable and consistent in their work ethic.
- Passionate about landscaping and customer service.
Why Work at For Garden’s Sake?
A career here means being part of a close-knit, family-owned venture. You enjoy:
- Year-round work and a place where you can build your career.
- Health insurance, paid time off, employee discount and matching 401(k).
- Work-life balance and vacation time.
- A fun, supportive environment where you can learn and grow.
- Certified by the Best Workplaces Institute in recognition of our commitment to a positive and supportive work environment.
