Work with a Crew That Has Your Back
At Green Side Up Landscaping, we don’t just build beautiful landscapes—we build great careers, too. Our team members stay with us because they’re supported, appreciated, and treated like professionals. Here’s what you can count on when you work with us:
A Workweek You Can Actually Enjoy
- No weekend work. Ever.
- No snow work. We stay in our lane; no salt trucks or plow calls here.
- Paid holidays and PTO. Six paid holidays, a full paid week between Christmas and New Year’s, and PTO for bad weather days for hourly team members.
- PTO. Starts as early as 90 days of employment(40 hours). Renews annually on January 1st, at 80 hours. Gain more PTO after year 5.
Competitive Pay & Real Rewards
- Profit sharing program. This is where hard work really pays off—literally.
- Weekly incentive bonuses for completing scheduled work.
- $2,000 referral bonus when your referred friend sticks around (paid as $50 increments every two weeks for up to 40 weeks).
- Overtime pay for team leaders. Base salary + extra for the hours that go above and beyond.
- Monthly $25 gift card drawings when you submit pictures of work you're proud of.
Benefits That Support Your Life
- Health insurance subsidized by GSU.
- Dental, vision, and life insurance options available.
- Retirement program with 3% company match.
- Annual cell phone stipend (~$650/year) for team leaders.
- Paid education opportunities, such as a $250 bonus for becoming a certified pesticide applicator.
Tools, Training, & Team Culture
- New, well-maintained equipment. Because no one wants to fight with a mower.
- Safety training and equipment provided.
- Simple digital systems. No paperwork or clipboards, just a smooth, easy workflow.
- In-person and online training to build skills and confidence.
- Quarterly team breakfasts on us.
- Unlimited water bottles during the growing season.
- Annual end-of-year party. You earned it.
A Team That Feels Like Family
- Active, present managers who’ve done the work and know what it’s like.
- Check-in meetings to keep communication open and honest.
- Full-time and part-time roles available. Grow at your pace!
EMPLOYEE TESTIMONIALS
Mike Atkinson
It’s great working on a team that gives support top to bottom. I love hearing clients praise the work our crews do to beautify their landscapes.
Mike Atkinson
Billy Dean
In the 25 plus years I have been working in the industry, Green Side Up has by far the best Culture I have seen. Everyone not only cares about getting the job done, but we also care about the customers, and each other. The support is incredible, we all help one another learn and grow, while also caring about the individual and their happiness. It is a true family environment, not just people thrown together to accomplish a daily task. Working here is a career, not just a job. Ownership has not only created an environment to succeed today, but they also make sure your future is mapped out as well, not only for growth and advancement within the company, but also for your future when you retire. This is “home”.
Billy Dean
Preston Garvatt
My position at GSU introduced me to uncharted territory in my green industry career.
I was immediately taken under the wings of my supervisors and peers. With their patience and training, I became the confident sales woman I am today.
GSU has a culture if fairness, friendliness, and fun.
Mostly, I love my job because my team has always supported me.
Preston Gravatt
Matt Perkins
Throughout my over five years a Green Side Up Landscaping management provided me with the structure, stability, and consistency that I needed to thrive as a foreman in the industry.
Matt Perkins
David Beagle
GSU is a great company to work for. Here you will have very competitive wages and great benefits. Salary for foreman is unheard of in this industry and allows me to budget and finance my life even with inclement weather. High starting wages also help for crew members who also acquire great benefits and vacation after 3 months. Anyone looking for a landscaping job in the Richmond area definitely needs to check out what we have going on here!
David Beagle
Join a Team Where you have room to grow!
Whether you’re experienced or just getting started, we’re looking for dependable people who take pride in a job well done. Sound like you?
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| Account Manager | The account manager manages the client relationship, scheduling, material procurement, and quality control for a group of clients. There are dedicated crews that the account manager is directly in charge of supervising. |
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| Field Trainer | The field trainer is responsible for the overall training of the field teams. This includes onboarding new team members, continuing education in the field, working with crews, Safety/Training demonstrations during all hands meetings, and managing pesticide usage and certifications. This would include filling in for absent team members, to be used as an opportunity to train. |
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| Job Title | Job Description | Required Skils | Training/Requirements | Benefits |
| Team Leader | Team Leader leads team to complete tasks assigned at a high level of quality, efficiency and complete total scope of work as directed from production manager. Foreman takes responsibility for how crew preforms and actions. |
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| Team Leader in Training | Under the direction of a supervisor or Team leader the team leader in training will learn leadership skills, customer service skills,job management as well as learn the software used for the company. |
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| Team Member | Under the direction of a Team leader, the team member will help with all tasks assigned by the team leader. |
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Landscaping Tasks We Handle:
We stand behind our exemplary services with these guarantees:
- High communication skills
- Crew management skills
- Knowledge using landscaping equipment
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to drive truck and trailer
- Skid Steer operation skills
- Active Smartphone
- Basic computer knowledge
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Lawn mowing and trimming
- Edging and Mulching of landscape beds
- Weeding Landscape beds
- Tree and Shrub pruning
- Leaf clean up and Removal
- Aeration & Overseeding
When we interview potential team members, we search for candidates with:
- Willingness to accept constructive criticism
- Quick learning skills
- Willingness to work in a team environment
- Reliable transportation to our shop location
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Basic online training completed prior to start
- Grading/Seeding/Sodding
- Tree & Shrub Installation
- Sod Installation
- Paver Patio Installation
- Clean-up & Removal of Old Landscapes
- Retaining Wall Installation
