Current Openings

Landscape Foreman

Summary:

The Landscape Foreman is responsible for overseeing all on-site aspects of the landscape construction project

Job Duties:

Manage safety, quality, and productivity of work at sites and/or shop/yard

Supervise, coordinate and schedule day-to-day work activities of a landscape crew of 1 to 5 employees
Delegate job tasks to appropriate crew members to assist in the completion of the job
Conduct on-site orientations with new employees and employees in new positions, which cover all company health and safety policies, practices, and procedures.
Operate various tools and equipment, including heavy equipment, chainsaws, jackhammers, laser levels, measurement equipment, drill, etc…
Read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, and specifications to delegate/complete work activities
Complete and submit all required paperwork on a daily basis, including time and materials billing summaries, attendance tracking, inspections forms, etc…
Comply with all company policies and regulations
Maintain and enforce standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned trucks, trailers, equipment, job sites and shop/yard areas
Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting inspections, lubricating, and cleaning on a daily basis
Employee training
Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner

Requirements:

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Minimum of 5 years in the landscape industry
Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications
Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools, and equipment required to complete various landscape practices
Time Management skills
Effective communication skills

Experienced Landscape Labor

Summary:

The Experienced Landscape Labor is responsible for a variety of job tasks in order to assist with the completion of landscape projects.

Job Duties:

Responsible for hardscape and softscape landscape construction

Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to assist with landscape constructions
Construct retaining walls, interlocking brick, fountains and waterfalls, stone garden, paths, etc…
Plant trees, shrubs, flowers, and bulbs
Lay sod or seed, grading soil and tree staking
Utilize hand tools, power tools, and other necessary equipment to complete job tasks
Move and transport materials using shovels, wheelbarrows, carts, dollies, and manual lifting
Perform other manual duties to clean and maintain landscaped environments, shop and equipment
Conduct daily safety inspections of tools and equipment
Follow directions from the foreman

Requirements:

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Minimum of 2 years experience in the construction of retaining walls, interlocking brick, fountains and waterfalls, stone gardens, paths, etc…
Ability to survey and assess designated sites
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications
Plant knowledge and identifications and experience in plant care
Competent in the use of power tools (quick cut saws, chain saws, skill saws, sod cutter, drills, etc…)
Basic measurement and calculation skills
Ability to work both independently with little supervision and as a part of a team

Landscape Labor

Summary:

The Landscape Laborer is responsible for performing a variety of work tasks (generally physical labor) to assist with the completion of landscape construction projects.

Job Duties:

Assist in the preparation of job sites
Operate various tools and equipment, including measurement equipment, shovels, hammers, drills, etc
Assist in the construction of the landscape project
Plant and maintain garden beds and lawns
Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment required to complete landscape projects
Transport materials using shovels, wheelbarrows, dollies, and hand lifting/carrying
Assist foreman with job-related tasks

Requirements:

Must be 18 Years of age

Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
Be able to work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, and cold
Be flexible with working hours to include an occasional weekend work
Ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods of time, and carry out strenuous physical tasks

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Celebrating 24 seasons in retail and 39 years in landscaping

Culver’s Lawn & Landscape began in 1982, when entrepreneur, Todd Culver started a lawn mowing business at the age of 12 in Dallas, Texas. Originally from Iowa, Todd moved back to Cedar Rapids in 1984 where he continued his lawn and landscaping services and met Tami, his wife. In 1997, the two purchased the current land to operate their landscaping business, as well as start a new retail garden center. As the business grew, Culver’s recognized the need to expand. In 2004, construction began on the new Landscape Design Center and the following year it was opened. Now 39 years later, the two have grown and developed the company to encompass one of the most recognized landscaping companies in Iowa, a full-service garden center with a gift shop, greenhouse, and landscape nursery.

Todd and Tami are very thankful for their staff, both past, and present, that have worked at Culvers since the day they first broke ground. Included in that staff are Todd and Tami’s five children, who have grown up and worked at Culvers over the years. A lot of hard work and tender care has helped to grow Culver’s Garden Center & Greenhouse and Culver's Lawn & Landscape into what they are today.