Landscape Assistant Jobs
Landscape Assistant jobs are open across residential landscaping, commercial grounds maintenance, nurseries, and municipal parks departments, from entry-level laborer to crew lead assistant, with specializations in irrigation, hardscaping, and plant care. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Landscape & Maintenance Assistant
Oak Hills Reception and Event Center | East Layton, Utah
Oak Hills is looking for a dependable, hands-on person to help care for our property, gardens, and outdoor spaces.
Responsibilities:
- Planting, pruning, weeding, mowing, and general garden care
- Watering and maintaining trees, shrubs, flowers, and lawns
- Seasonal cleanups and preparing outdoor spaces for events
- Basic property maintenance and occasional snow removal
- Maintaining tools and equipment
Qualifications:
- Interest or experience in gardening, landscaping, or horticulture
- Comfortable working outdoors and doing physical work
- Reliable, organized, and willing to learn
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
Part-time or full-time opportunities available. Pay based on experience.
To apply, email a resume or brief introduction to info@oakhillsutah.com.
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25.0 – 35.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Landscape & Maintenance Assistant
Oak Hills Reception and Event Center | East Layton, Utah
Oak Hills is looking for a dependable, hands-on person to help care for our property, gardens, and outdoor spaces.
Responsibilities:
- Planting, pruning, weeding, mowing, and general garden care
- Watering and maintaining trees, shrubs, flowers, and lawns
- Seasonal cleanups and preparing outdoor spaces for events
- Basic property maintenance and occasional snow removal
- Maintaining tools and equipment
Qualifications:
- Interest or experience in gardening, landscaping, or horticulture
- Comfortable working outdoors and doing physical work
- Reliable, organized, and willing to learn
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
Part-time or full-time opportunities available. Pay based on experience.
To apply, email a resume or brief introduction to info@oakhillsutah.com.
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25.0 – 35.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Ruppert Companies10
- Louisiana State University2
- Bohler1
- Mays Lawn Care1M
- Onyx Corporation1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in landscape assistant jobs.
- Ability to operate commercial mowers, trimmers, and blowers safely
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record for operating company vehicles
- Physical ability to lift heavy materials and work outdoors in all weather
- One or more years of hands-on landscaping or grounds maintenance experience
- Familiarity with basic irrigation systems and sprinkler installation or repair
- State pesticide applicator license or willingness to obtain certification
Tips for Your Landscape Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume to outdoor work
List every piece of equipment you've operated, from zero-turn mowers to skid steers, by brand and model where you remember it. Hiring managers for landscape assistant roles scan resumes for specific tools, not general phrases like 'landscaping experience.'
Get your pesticide applicator license
Many landscape assistant postings list a state pesticide applicator certificate as preferred or required. Earning it before you apply puts you ahead of candidates who don't have it and signals you're ready to handle chemical applications on day one.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists landscape assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by season and region
Landscape assistant hiring spikes in late winter and early spring as companies build their crews before the growing season. Search for openings in January through March to compete for the largest pool of full-season positions before they're filled.
Show physical work history clearly
Employers want proof you can handle outdoor labor in variable conditions. Briefly note past roles that involved consistent outdoor physical work, even if they weren't landscaping, to demonstrate you're not new to the demands of the job.
Prepare for a working interview
Many landscape employers invite finalists to a paid trial day or working interview before making an offer. Bring your own work gloves, arrive in appropriate clothing, and treat it like your first day on a real crew.
Landscape Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most landscape assistants?
The most active employers for landscape assistants right now are Ruppert Companies, Louisiana State University, and Bohler, and the most openings are in Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Regional commercial landscaping contractors and national grounds maintenance companies tend to post the most volume.
How many landscape assistant jobs are remote?
About 0% of landscape assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most of the role requires on-site physical work. The small share of remote-compatible work tends to involve scheduling coordination, client communication, or administrative support functions at larger landscaping companies.
How do you become a landscape assistant?
Start by gaining hands-on experience through seasonal work, volunteering with parks departments, or completing a vocational horticulture or landscaping program. Learn to operate commercial mowing and trimming equipment safely, study basic plant identification, and pursue a state pesticide applicator certificate to make yourself more competitive for full-time roles.
Can you get hired as a landscape assistant with no experience?
Yes, many employers hire landscape assistants with no formal landscaping background, especially for seasonal or entry-level crew positions. Emphasize physical labor experience from any industry, a valid driver's license, and a willingness to learn equipment on the job. Applying in early spring, when companies are rapidly staffing up, improves your odds considerably.
What does the landscape assistant interview process look like?
Most landscape assistant interviews are brief and practical. Expect a short phone or in-person screening focused on your physical availability, driver's license status, and equipment experience. Many employers follow that with a working interview or paid trial day where you join a crew to demonstrate you can keep pace and follow direction safely in the field.
Where can I find and apply to landscape assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to landscape assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level, location, and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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