Landscape Architect jobs in Frankfort, KY

Unique opportunity to join our team as lead 2nd for sustainable landscape installations. Create award-winning landscapes following a plan and with guidance from our experienced team. Learn from top visionaries through our collaborations on beautiful properties throughout central Kentucky.

This job is fast paced during peak seasons. Applicants must be passionate about plants and construction, accountable and reliable, and ensure that the job is completed in a manner consistent with our level of quality. Willingness to study, learn and develop within our established brand and core values is a must. Horticultural passion is required; a love of nature, art and the outdoors will make you a good candidate. This is a role for someone who would love to be a strong contributor to an energetic, hardworking, professional, and fun team!

At Inside Out Landscape Design, it is more than a landscaping job: we love enriching people's lives by creating beautiful outdoor spaces they can enjoy with their friends and family. We bring our expert knowledge of area horticulture, design, construction, sustainability, and more together in a proven process that focuses on clear communication, professional service, and customer satisfaction. Our team, clients and the earth are at the center of it all. If this sounds like something you'd like to be a part of, please apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• All daily job duties including plant installation, general plant care, mulching, and installing materials
• Capability to lead as crew 2nd lead
• Maintain clean work site
• Quality installation & maintenance techniques
• Maintain truck & equipment
• Clean trucks and equipment
• Load & unload trucks
• Manage tools

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Resonates with IOD core values
• Passion for plants construction
• Comfortable driving company vehicles with trailers, can drive standard shift
• Can use simple tools (shovel, tape measure, etc.)
• Quick learning, willing to learn
• Is accountable & reliable
• Can do physical work all day
• Work outdoors/all weather conditions
• Follow basic directions directives
• No physical limitations
• Maintains positive environment
• Can lift 20-60 lbs.
• Follows all company policies
• Must have valid driver’s license

BONUS SKILLS, MUST BE WILLING TO LEARN:

• Ability to operate small and heavy machinery
• Knows proper installation and maintenance techniques
• Can distinguish a weed from a plant
• Pesticide applicator’s license
• DOT medical card

PAY & BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay, will commensurate with experience and skill
• No weekends, EVER.
• A balanced work-life schedule: Monday-Thursday 7:30-5:30, Friday 8-12 weather dependent 38-45 hours - typically ½ to full day off on Friday
• 100% Health insurance after 90 days
• 401K retirement plan 4% match
• Year-around employment
• Fun, family-like work environment
• Financial counseling
• 100% Life insurance
• Discounted dental and vision and AFLAC (employee paid)
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off after one year (entry level jobs minimum 10 days/year PTO including one full week at Christmas, up to 20 days PTO with more tenure and experience)
• Employee discounts
• Support for ongoing education and professional development
• Personal development
• Company-sponsored events
• And more!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Landscape: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations