Green Side Up is a great company to work for. We do much more than mow lawns. Our landscapers are professionals who handle all sorts of landscape maintenance tasks, design work, installation projects, and even hardscaping. We work our hardest so people can be proud of their landscape. Most of all, we work hard so WE can be proud of our work. There's nothing better than leaving behind us a job well done!
Here are some of the tasks our landscaping teams tackle:
Our maintenance projects are all contracted. We do not do one-off maintenance jobs for people. Our managers and supervisors work hard to ensure quality control on each job, as we are committed to doing the highest quality landscaping work available in Richmond and Williamsburg.
When we interview potential foremen and managers, we search for candidates with:
When we interview potential team members, we search for candidates with:
Green Side Up Landscaping is currently looking for the following positions:
Team Foreman in Training
Team Foreman
Team Member
Apply Now for Our Current Available Landscaping Jobs
| JOB TITLE | JOB DESCRIPTION | REQUIRED SKILLS | TRAINING/ REQUIREMENTS | BENEFITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production Team Manager | Supervises, manages and schedules teams assigned. Also has customer interaction with production reviews and scheduling upcoming work. | Crew management Drive Truck & Trailer Skid Steer Operation High communication skills Total equipment knowledge Basic Computer Knowledge | Foreman Level Online Training modules Valid Drivers Licenses Registered Tech Pesticide App. Cert. Active Smart Phone 1 Year experience as GSU foreman | $40K+salary (based on experience) Yearly Bonus Health insurance/Dental/ Vision/Life Insurance* 3% matching retirement IRA** Holiday Pay: 6 paid holidays, week between Christmas and New Year’s Paid Vacation: 80 hours*** No weekend work Monthly cellphone stipend (~$650 yearly) Online skills training Long term Disability Insurance |
| Team Foreman Trainer | In addition to preforming the outlined foreman roles a Team foreman trainer will be teaching newly hired team members the GSU way of completing tasks. | Crew management Drive Truck & Trailer Skid Steer Operation High communication skills Total equipment knowledge | Foreman Level Online Training modules Valid Drivers Licenses Registered Tech Pesticide App. Cert. Active Smart Phone 1 Year experience as GSU foreman Lift 50lbs | $35k+ salary plus training bonus $100 gift card for each new employee trained Health insurance/Dental/ Vision/Life Insurance* 3% matching retirement IRA** Holiday Pay: 6 paid holidays, week between Christmas and New Year’s Paid Vacation: 80 hours*** $500 potential quarterly Incentive bonus No weekend work Monthly cellphone stipend (~$650 yearly) Online skills training $1000 New Team member referral bonus ($300 after 30 days, $400 6 months, $300 year) |
| Team Foreman | Foreman leads team to complete tasks assigned at high level of quality, efficiently and complete total scope of work as directed from production manager. Foreman takes responsibility for how crew preforms and actions. | Crew management Drive Truck & Trailer Skid Steer Operation High communication skills Total equipment knowledge | Foreman Level Online Training modules Valid Drivers Licenses Registered Tech Pesticide App. Cert. Active Smart Phone Lift 50lbs | $35k+ salary (based on experience) Health insurance/Dental/ Vision/Life Insurance* 3% matching retirement IRA** Holiday Pay: 6 paid holidays, week between Christmas and New Year’s Paid Vacation: 80 hours*** (after one year at GSU) $500 potential quarterly Incentive bonus No weekend work Monthly cellphone stipend(~$650 yearly) Online skills training $1000 New Team member referral bonus ($300 after 30 days, $400 6 months, $300 year) |
| Team Foreman in Training | Under the direction of a supervisor or foreman the foreman in training will learn leadership skills, customer service skills,job management as well as learn the software used for the company. | Crew management Drive Truck & Trailer Skid Steer Operation | Foreman Level Online Training modules Valid Drivers Licenses Active Smart Phone Lift 50lbs | Hourly wage: $14-$15 per hour(based on experience) Health insurance/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance* 3% matching retirement IRA** Holiday Pay: 6 paid holidays, week between Christmas and New Year’s Paid Vacation: 40 hours (1 week) (after one year at GSU) $300 potential quarterly Incentive bonus No weekend work Monthly cellphone stipend(~$650 yearly) Online skills training $1000 New Team member referral bonus ($300 after 30 days, $400 6 months, $300 year) Paid Registered Tech Testing Fee |
| Team Member | Under the direction of a Team foreman the team member will help with all tasks assigned by foreman. | Open to constructive criticism Quick Learner | Reliable transportation to shop location Basic online training completed prior to start Lift 50lbs | Hourly wage: $12-$15 per hour(based on experience) Health insurance/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance* 3% matching retirement IRA** Holiday Pay: 6 paid holidays, week between Christmas and New Year’s Paid Vacation: 40 hours AFTER one year with company*** $300 potential quarterly Incentive bonus No weekend work Online skills training $1000 New Team member referral bonus ($300 after 30 days, $400 6 months, $300 year) |
Green Side Up Is More Than Just a Job…
Our greatest asset is our people, and nothing is more important to us than ensuring that everyone knows that. We are ALWAYS looking for people to help our team grow to better service our clients. Please fill out an application below and we will get back to you within two business days.
SERVICE AREAS
The Richmond, Virginia, area:
Richmond, Virginia, neighborhoods:
The Williamsburg, Virginia, area:
Williamsburg, Virginia, neighborhoods:
Great Leaders Make Green Side Up a Growing Company
Our leadership team is one of the best in the landscaping industry.
Craig Attkisson has been in the landscaping business since he was 10 years old and mowing baseball and soccer fields. Over the years he has added to his extensive experience with degrees in Turfgrass and Horticulture from Virginia Tech. His research and work experiences brought him to South Africa, Country Club of Virginia golf courses, and finally to the decision to launch his own landscaping company. He wants to give customers the best possible lawn care they can get.
Bill Gallagher partnered with Craig, bringing with him heavy equipment skills, a degree in Agronomy from Virginia Tech, and experience renovating Manakin Golf Course.
Jim Gallagher also worked on golf course construction. He has a degree in Turf Maintenance from Virginia Tech and was the Vice-President of a residential/commercial landscaping company before coming to Green Side Up.
Mike Atkinson joined the Green Side Up team in 2012 as a foreman. Today, he understands the business inside and out, and he serves as our RVA Maintenance Production Manager. He has a passion for plant care and pruning, and we are fortunate to have his expertise.
Eric Thacker is a rare gem in this industry. He is our Williamsburg Landscape install & Maintenance, production manager. His passion for the green industry is evident daily.
Together this leadership teams makes Green Side Up a leading landscaping company in Central Virginia. They bring lots of experience and wisdom to the industry, which directly benefits all our employees who work under their leadership. Please read our About page to learn more about our company's history.
Grow With Us!
We invite you to consider a landscaping career with Green Side Up. Working outdoors in Richmond, Williamsburg, and the surrounding residential areas is a great privilege. Our team will take your career seriously, giving you the necessary training and tools to complete your work. Because we have such a strong commitment to quality landscaping, we're going to treat our employees well so they can use their skills for us to the best of their abilities. Please submit your application, and we'll get back to you. We welcome your questions. Please contact us today!
