Ecotone Landscapes & Tree Care: Landscape Crew Member

By kristinamackulin | December 18, 2025 | Comments Off on Ecotone Landscapes & Tree Care: Landscape Crew Member

Location: East Hardwick, VT (serving Hardwick, Craftsbury, Greensboro, Morrisville, Montpelier, Stowe, Waterbury & nearby towns)

Season: April – October (Seasonal) | Hours: 20 – 40 hrs/week (Part-time & full-time available) Starting Pay: $20 – $30 per hour (Dependent on experience)

Ecotone Landscapes & Tree Care is a growing business based in Hardwick, VT. We perform landscape design, installation, maintenance, and tree & shrub care services all throughout the Northeast Kingdom and Central Vermont. We value hard work, humor, loyalty, honesty, trust, and baked goods. We think of our crew as a family that works hard to make the properties we care for beautiful and beneficial to our clients and their local ecosystem. Ceilidh Galloway-Kane and Geoff Fehrs collaboratively run the business and look forward to meeting you and answering any questions.

Join our supportive team focused on meaningful work, safety, growth, and the environment. You will get hands-on experience with weeding, mulching, plant installs, garden design, and learn practices that improve the landscape and ecosystem.

Core Responsibilities

  • Assist with weeding, mulching, sod removal, planting, preparing beds, pruning, and more
  • Perform tasks with high standards of care and professionalism
  • Support with tree plantings and other larger installations for a variety of properties
  • Operate trucks, trailers, hand tools, and small engine tools
  • Uphold safety protocols, maintain equipment, and ensure clean job sites

 

Qualifications Required:

  • Valid driver’s license with clean record
  • Physically fit for manual outdoor labor including kneeling, bending, and lifting
  • Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions

Preferred:

  • Experience in horticulture, landscaping, or tree care
  • Basic knowledge of perennial plants, shrubs, and tree
  • Certifications (e.g. ISA, OSHA, First Aid/CPR, ANSI A300 standards)

Perks & Benefits:

  • Dental, Vision, and 401(K) Benefits based on FTE
  • Paid Federal Holidays
  • Hands-on training led by a Master Gardener and Certified Arborist
  • Opportunity for career growth and certification
  • Enjoyable, outdoor work across scenic Vermont

How to Apply

Please send your resume, two references, and a brief summary of relevant experience, availability, and any certifications to info@ecotonelandscapesvt.com. While prior hands-on experience in tree care or landscaping is a plus, we will consider candidates with the right attitude, strong safety awareness, and a willingness to learn.