We value our team members and offer a wide array of benefits to make them very comfortable. Benefits we offer our team members:
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Here are some of the tasks our landscaping teams tackle:
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When we interview potential team members, we search for candidates with:
| 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 | Team Leader Level Online Training modules Valid Drivers Licenses Registered Tech Pesticide App. Cert. Active Smart Phone 1 Year experience as GSU Team Leader | $45K+salary (based on experience) Yearly Bonus Profit-sharing program (Wildly Compounding, starting after 120 days) Health insurance/Dental/ Vision/Life Insurance* 3% matching retirement IRA** Holiday Pay: 6 paid holidays, the 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 Leader Trainer | In addition to performing the outlined team leader roles, a Team leader 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 | Team Leader Level Online Training modules Valid Drivers Licenses Registered Tech Pesticide App. Cert. Active Smart Phone 1 Year experience as GSU foreman Lift 50lbs | $37k+ salary plus training bonus AND OVERTIME PAY! Profit-sharing program (Wildly Compounding, starting after 120 days) $100 gift card for each new employee trained Health insurance/Dental/ Vision/Life Insurance* 3% matching retirement IRA** Holiday Pay: 6 paid holidays, the week between Christmas and New Year’s Paid Vacation: 80 hours*** WEEKLY INCENTIVE BONUS with the potential FOR $1 more per hour for scheduled work! No weekend work Monthly cellphone stipend (~$650 yearly) Online skills training $2000 new team member referral bonus ($300 after 30 days, $400 after 6 months, $600 after a year, $700 after 2 years) |
| 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. | Crew management Drive Truck & Trailer Skid Steer Operation High communication skills Total equipment knowledge | Team Leader Level Online Training modules Valid Drivers Licenses Registered Tech Pesticide App. Cert. Active Smart Phone Lift 50lbs | $37k+ salary (based on experience) AND OVERTIME PAY! Profit-sharing program (Wildly Compounding, starting after 120 days) Health insurance/Dental/ Vision/Life Insurance* Profit-sharing program (Wildly Compounding, starting after 120 days) 3% matching retirement IRA** Holiday Pay: 6 paid holidays, the week between Christmas and New Year’s Paid Vacation: 80 hours*** (after one year at GSU) WEEKLY INCENTIVE BONUS with the potential FOR $1 more per hour for scheduled work! No weekend work Monthly cellphone stipend(~$650 yearly) Online skills training $2000 new team member referral bonus ($300 after 30 days, $400 after 6 months, $600 after a year, $700 after 2 years) |
| 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. | Crew management Drive Truck & Trailer Skid Steer Operation | Team Leader Level Online Training modules Valid Drivers Licenses Active Smart Phone Lift 50lbs | Hourly wage: $16-$18 per hour(based on experience) Health insurance/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance* 3% matching retirement IRA** Holiday Pay: 6 paid holidays, the week between Christmas and New Year’s Paid Vacation: 40 hours (1 week) (after one year at GSU) WEEKLY INCENTIVE BONUS with the potential FOR $1 more per hour for scheduled work! Profit-sharing program (Wildly Compounding, starting after 120 days) No weekend work Monthly cellphone stipend(~$650 yearly) Online skills training $2000 new team member referral bonus ($300 after 30 days, $400 after 6 months, $600 after a year, $700 after 2 years) Paid Registered Tech Testing Fee |
| Team Member | Under the direction of a Team leader, the team member will help with all tasks assigned by the team leader. | Open to constructive criticism Quick Learner | Reliable transportation to shop location Basic online training completed prior to start Lift 50lbs | Hourly wage: $15-$17 per hour(based on experience) Profit-sharing program (Wildly Compounding, starting after 120 days) Health insurance/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance* 3% matching retirement IRA** Holiday Pay: 6 paid holidays, the week between Christmas and New Year’s(after 90 days of employment) Paid Vacation: 40 hours AFTER one year with the company*** WEEKLY INCENTIVE BONUS with the potential FOR $1 more per hour for scheduled work! No weekend work Online skills training $2000 new team member referral bonus ($300 after 30 days, $400 after 6 months, $600 after a year, $700 after 2 years) |
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.
Jacob Mulik 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 team 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!