Landscaper Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Landscaper jobs in the U.S. are most commonly sponsored through the H-2B visa temporary visa, which covers seasonal and peak-load landscaping work. Some full-time roles qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship. Employers must demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available before USCIS approves foreign worker petitions.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Bluffton, SC, United States
Date Posted: Nov 5, 2026
Req number: JR17426
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Pay Range:
Description
The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.
Job Summary
The Landscaper III provides skilled landscape maintenance for industrial, commercial, and public properties. Working independently, this role performs complex landscaping tasks, operates commercial-grade equipment safely, and ensures the proper care of plant materials and other landscape elements.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Proactively maintain site detail
- Lead and perform job duties when the Crew Leader is not on site
- Work with the Crew Leader to solve problems and overcome job and schedule challenges
- Complete punch list items without supervision
- Offer solutions to deliver quality results
- Cut turf using various-sized power mowers, trimming, and edging using a gas-powered edger/trimmer, and operating a gas-powered blower
- Prune shrubs and low trees as needed to improve the shape or growth habit or to remove damaged branches
- Identify irrigation system problems and work with the Crew Leader to correct
- Properly repair broken sprinkler heads
- Plant and maintain flower beds
- Operate the edger and line trimmer along sidewalks, flower beds, trees, buildings, fences, and other objects
- Pick up trash and blow leaves and other organic debris onto the turf before mowing
- Mulch the leaves and organic matter when mowing
- Perform weeding by hand or using a garden hoe or hula hoe
- Train team members on preventative maintenance on trucks and trailers; connect trucks and trailers safely and correctly
- Identify common weeds and recommend methods for control
- Coach and remind the team of the “Safety Topic” tailgate talk throughout the week/month
- Assist the Crew Leader/Production Manager in coaching team members
- Maintain a polite, friendly, responsive demeanor with guests and customers
Education and Experience:
- At least 18 years old
- Enthusiastic and dependable
- Ability to safely work with equipment like power saws and cutters
- Certified on level 3 equipment (bed edger, chainsaw, power pole, pruner, leaf vacuum, skid steer)
- Certified to apply pesticides
- Has demonstrated 6 months of accident-free performance
Physical Demands/Requirements:
- Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. (mulch, fertilizer, etc.)
- Ability to load/unload burlaps with plant cuttings onto trailer (up to 50 lbs.)
- Be at least 18 years old (21 if operating company provided vehicles)
- Possess strong stamina and have the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold
- Able to safely operate landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers)
- Able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, stand, walk continuously throughout the day and perform repetitive motions for extended periods
- Able to perform manual labor using a variety of hand tools (e.g. shovels, rakes)
- You are able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection)
- Landscapers who will be operating a BrightView fleet vehicle are required to have a valid driver’s license and meet company standards as it relates motor vehicle performance identified on a state issued motor vehicle record check
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed
- Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur
Work Environment:
- Ability to work outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather conditions (e.g., temperatures more than 100°F, temperatures below 32°F, various levels of humidity)
- Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time
- Work outdoors near automotive traffic, bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards
- Ability to work in environments where extended periods of loud noise are present
- Ability to work in environments where exposure to allergens such as pollen and rag weed, insects such as bees and spiders and reptiles such as lizards and snakes
BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
This job description is subject to change at any time.
BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process.
It’s Not Just a Team. It’s One BrightView.
Location: Bluffton, SC, United States
Date Posted: Nov 5, 2026
Req number: JR17426
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Pay Range:
Description
The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.
Job Summary
The Landscaper III provides skilled landscape maintenance for industrial, commercial, and public properties. Working independently, this role performs complex landscaping tasks, operates commercial-grade equipment safely, and ensures the proper care of plant materials and other landscape elements.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Proactively maintain site detail
- Lead and perform job duties when the Crew Leader is not on site
- Work with the Crew Leader to solve problems and overcome job and schedule challenges
- Complete punch list items without supervision
- Offer solutions to deliver quality results
- Cut turf using various-sized power mowers, trimming, and edging using a gas-powered edger/trimmer, and operating a gas-powered blower
- Prune shrubs and low trees as needed to improve the shape or growth habit or to remove damaged branches
- Identify irrigation system problems and work with the Crew Leader to correct
- Properly repair broken sprinkler heads
- Plant and maintain flower beds
- Operate the edger and line trimmer along sidewalks, flower beds, trees, buildings, fences, and other objects
- Pick up trash and blow leaves and other organic debris onto the turf before mowing
- Mulch the leaves and organic matter when mowing
- Perform weeding by hand or using a garden hoe or hula hoe
- Train team members on preventative maintenance on trucks and trailers; connect trucks and trailers safely and correctly
- Identify common weeds and recommend methods for control
- Coach and remind the team of the “Safety Topic” tailgate talk throughout the week/month
- Assist the Crew Leader/Production Manager in coaching team members
- Maintain a polite, friendly, responsive demeanor with guests and customers
Education and Experience:
- At least 18 years old
- Enthusiastic and dependable
- Ability to safely work with equipment like power saws and cutters
- Certified on level 3 equipment (bed edger, chainsaw, power pole, pruner, leaf vacuum, skid steer)
- Certified to apply pesticides
- Has demonstrated 6 months of accident-free performance
Physical Demands/Requirements:
- Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. (mulch, fertilizer, etc.)
- Ability to load/unload burlaps with plant cuttings onto trailer (up to 50 lbs.)
- Be at least 18 years old (21 if operating company provided vehicles)
- Possess strong stamina and have the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold
- Able to safely operate landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers)
- Able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, stand, walk continuously throughout the day and perform repetitive motions for extended periods
- Able to perform manual labor using a variety of hand tools (e.g. shovels, rakes)
- You are able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection)
- Landscapers who will be operating a BrightView fleet vehicle are required to have a valid driver’s license and meet company standards as it relates motor vehicle performance identified on a state issued motor vehicle record check
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed
- Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur
Work Environment:
- Ability to work outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather conditions (e.g., temperatures more than 100°F, temperatures below 32°F, various levels of humidity)
- Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time
- Work outdoors near automotive traffic, bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards
- Ability to work in environments where extended periods of loud noise are present
- Ability to work in environments where exposure to allergens such as pollen and rag weed, insects such as bees and spiders and reptiles such as lizards and snakes
BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
This job description is subject to change at any time.
BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process.
It’s Not Just a Team. It’s One BrightView.
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Document your hands-on landscaping credentials
Certifications from the National Association of Landscape Professionals carry weight with H-2B and PERM employers. Gather proof of specialized skills like irrigation system installation or hardscape construction, since generic labor experience alone rarely differentiates your application from domestic candidates.
Target employers with seasonal workforce patterns
H-2B sponsorship requires employers to prove temporary or seasonal need. Focus on landscaping companies operating in regions with distinct growing seasons, like the Northeast or Midwest, where workload peaks predictably between spring and fall and H-2B filings are routine.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsoring employers
Landscaping sponsors aren't always advertising openly. Migrate Mate surfaces U.S. employers with verified sponsorship history for landscaping roles, so you can target companies that have already navigated the filing process instead of guessing from general job postings.
Understand the H-2B cap timing constraint
H-2B is capped at 66,000 visas per fiscal year, split across two half-year periods. If your start date falls in the second half, you're competing for the second tranche. Confirm your employer's planned start date aligns with an open cap period before accepting any offer.
Ask employers about their PERM labor certification timeline
EB-3 green card sponsorship for landscapers requires a PERM labor certification from DOL, which can take over a year. Confirm upfront whether the employer has filed PERM before or is willing to, since many small landscaping businesses haven't done it and underestimate the process.
Verify your offered wage against OFLC Wage Search
H-2B and PERM both require employers to pay at least the prevailing wage for your job classification and location. Cross-check your offer against OFLC Wage Search before signing anything. A wage below the prevailing rate will trigger a DOL rejection and delay your start date.
Frequently Asked Questions
What visa types cover landscaper jobs with sponsorship?
Most landscaping sponsorship happens through the H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visa, which covers seasonal demand. If the role is year-round and the employer is willing to invest in permanent sponsorship, an EB-3 skilled worker or unskilled worker green card is possible through the PERM labor certification process. H-2A visa does not apply because landscaping is not classified as agricultural work.
Do landscaper roles require a degree for visa sponsorship?
No. H-2B sponsorship doesn't require a degree, and EB-3 unskilled worker classification also carries no degree requirement. Employers typically look for demonstrated work experience, relevant certifications, and physical capability for the role. USCIS defines the EB-3 unskilled category specifically for jobs requiring less than two years of training or education.
Is landscaping considered agricultural work for visa purposes?
No. Despite working outdoors with plants, landscaping is classified as a service industry role, not agricultural work, by DOL and USCIS. This means H-2A, which covers temporary agricultural workers, doesn't apply. Landscaping employers must use H-2B instead, which has an annual cap and a temporary labor certification requirement.
How do I find landscaping employers who sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified sponsorship history for landscaping and grounds maintenance roles, searchable by location and role type. This lets you target companies that have already filed for foreign workers rather than approaching employers cold and hoping they're open to sponsorship.
Can a landscaper transition from H-2B to a green card?
It's possible but not straightforward. H-2B is a nonimmigrant visa with no dual intent, so you can't apply for it while openly pursuing a green card. If your employer wants to sponsor you for an EB-3, they'd need to file PERM separately and you'd typically need to leave the country and re-enter on an immigrant visa rather than adjusting status from H-2B.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Landscaper jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.