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Build gardens.
Stay for years.

We hire for the long haul — crew members average six-plus years at Verdant Edge, and our lead foreman has been on payroll since 2013. That's not an accident; it's the entire model.

6yrAvg. crew tenure
18Full-time staff
0Subcontractors used
Landscape crew working on site Crew · Westlake Hills
01 · Why work here

Same team. Same properties. Real ownership.

Most landscaping jobs are seasonal, subcontracted, and anonymous — you show up to a site you've never seen, do a job you didn't scope, and never learn whether it held up. We don't run that way.

Everyone at Verdant Edge is on payroll, not a 1099. Our foremen scope the projects they install, and they return to the same properties year after year. We invest in tools, training, and certifications — not because it's trendy, but because the work is better when people stay long enough to care.

If that sounds like the kind of shop you want to build a career in, we're hiring across six roles right now.

02 · Benefits

What's actually on the table.

No vague "competitive compensation" language. Here's what every full-time Verdant Edge employee gets on day one.

Health insurance

Full medical, dental, and vision through Blue Cross Blue Shield. Verdant Edge covers 80% of employee premiums and 40% for dependents.

401(k) with match

Eligible after 90 days. We match up to 4% of salary, and vesting is immediate — no waiting five years to keep what you earned.

PTO & holidays

Fifteen days paid time off to start, plus nine paid holidays including the entire week between Christmas and New Year's.

Tools & boots

We provide every tool on the truck — hand tools, power tools, PPE, and weather gear. $250 annual boot and clothing allowance for everyone.

Certifications paid

We cover the cost of TCEQ irrigation licensure, ISA arborist certification, ICPI paver installer certification, and any other credential relevant to your role.

Consistent schedule

Monday through Friday, 7am to 4pm. Saturdays are optional overtime only, never mandatory. We don't do "surprise" weekend calls.

03 · Open positions

Six roles on the board.

Click any position to see full scope, requirements, and pay range. All roles are based at the Burnet Road studio in north Austin.

Lead Landscape Foreman Austin, TX · On-site Full-time

You'll run installation projects from start to finish — reading plans, directing a crew of two to four, coordinating material deliveries, and being the client's single point of contact on-site. This is the role that our best installers graduate into after three to five years.

What we look for: at least five years of landscape installation experience, two of those leading a crew. Comfortable reading scaled plans and spec sheets. Valid Texas driver's license with a clean record. Spanish fluency is a plus, not a requirement.

Requirements

  • 5+ years landscape installation experience
  • 2+ years leading crews of 3+
  • Ability to read scaled plans and specs
  • Valid TX driver's license · clean record
  • Comfortable operating skid steer, mini-ex
  • Two work references from past foremen
Pay range · $62,000 — $78,000 / year + overtime Apply now
Landscape Designer Austin, TX · Hybrid Full-time

You'll meet with clients, walk properties, draw scaled plans by hand or in CAD, and coordinate with our installation foremen to make sure the design builds the way it was intended. Residential focus with occasional commercial master planning work.

What we look for: a portfolio that shows range — at least three completed residential landscape projects. Native plant knowledge is essential; we'll quiz you on it. Drafting skills in AutoCAD or Vectorworks, and hand-sketching ability is strongly preferred.

Requirements

  • 3+ years residential landscape design
  • Portfolio of completed built projects
  • Native Texas plant knowledge
  • AutoCAD or Vectorworks proficiency
  • Hand-sketching ability preferred
  • Degree in landscape architecture a plus
Pay range · $58,000 — $74,000 / year + project bonus Apply now
Stone Mason Austin, TX · On-site Full-time

You'll set limestone and paver work — retaining walls, patios, steps, fire features, and outdoor kitchens. This is a specialty role; our masons set every hardscape element in-house rather than subcontracting it. Precision matters more than speed.

What we look for: at least four years setting natural stone or pavers, with demonstrable experience on walls over four feet tall. Comfortable with cutting tools, chisels, and mortar work. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Requirements

  • 4+ years stone masonry experience
  • Experience with walls 4'+ tall
  • Comfortable with cut-off saws, chisels
  • Knowledge of proper base and drainage
  • Physical capability for full workdays
  • Own reliable transportation to studio
Pay range · $52,000 — $68,000 / year + overtime Apply now
Licensed Irrigator Austin, TX · On-site Full-time

You'll design, install, and service irrigation systems — drip zones, spray systems, smart controllers, and backflow assemblies. Licensed TCEQ irrigators are hard to find and we treat ours accordingly. This role includes system audits, seasonal programming, and emergency leak response.

What we look for: active TCEQ Irrigator License, at least two years of field experience, and comfort with both new installs and service calls. We'll help you pursue the Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification if you don't have it.

Requirements

  • Active TCEQ Irrigator License
  • 2+ years field installation experience
  • Backflow certification a plus (we'll pay for it)
  • Comfortable with diagnostics and repairs
  • Valid TX driver's license · clean record
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly
Pay range · $56,000 — $72,000 / year + service bonus Apply now
Maintenance Technician Austin, TX · On-site Full-time

You'll run a weekly maintenance route — mowing, edging, blowing, trimming, and keeping beds clean for a set of residential and commercial clients on the same day each week. Same route, same clients, same crew. This is a stable, repeatable role.

What we look for: at least one year of mowing or grounds care experience. Comfortable operating commercial mowers, string trimmers, and backpack blowers. We train on equipment we own — no need to bring your own.

Requirements

  • 1+ year mowing or grounds experience
  • Comfortable with commercial equipment
  • Ability to work outdoors year-round
  • Reliable — this is a same-day-every-week role
  • Valid TX driver's license (for truck routes)
  • Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
Pay range · $38,000 — $48,000 / year + overtime Apply now
Studio Coordinator Austin, TX · On-site Full-time

You'll be the operational heart of the studio — scheduling visits, coordinating material deliveries, managing permit filings, keeping client communication on track, and generally making sure nothing falls through the cracks. Rachel, who currently holds this role, is training her replacement as she moves into a new position.

What we look for: at least two years in an administrative or operations role, ideally in construction, trades, or design. Comfortable with spreadsheets, project management tools, and phone-based client communication. Detail-obsessed.

Requirements

  • 2+ years admin / operations experience
  • Comfortable with scheduling software
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Detail-oriented — permits, invoices, timelines
  • Bonus: construction or design industry background
  • Comfortable with occasional client calls
Pay range · $46,000 — $58,000 / year Apply now
04 · Hiring process

Four steps, three weeks max.

We don't do five-round interviews or take-home projects. Here's exactly what to expect from the moment you hit send.

01

Application review

We read every application within two business days. If your background is a fit, you'll get a call or email to set up step two. If not, you'll get a straight "no" — not silence.

02

Phone screen

A 25-minute call with Rachel to talk about your background, what you're looking for, and what we can offer. No trick questions — this is a fit check in both directions.

03

Studio visit

Come see the yard, meet the crew, walk through the sample library. For field roles, you'll spend a half-day on-site with the team you'd be joining. Paid day rate, obviously.

04

Offer & start

We make offers within 48 hours of the studio visit. Start dates are usually two weeks out. First-day onboarding is at the Burnet Road studio with Sam and your team lead.

05 · Don't see your role?

Send us a cold resume.

We hire opportunistically for the right people, even when there's no open listing. If you're a landscape professional who values quality work, stable employment, and a team that sticks together — send your resume. We read every one.