Great Outdoors

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Job description:

At Great Outdoors, we offer more than just a job — we provide an opportunity to build a long-term career in the landscaping and outdoor living industry. For nearly 40 years, our company has built a reputation for high-quality workmanship, professionalism, teamwork, and customer service throughout Southeast Michigan. 

As an employer, Great Outdoors provides:

• A team-oriented culture focused on respect, growth, and accountability

• Opportunities for advancement into leadership and management roles

• Hands-on experience with high-end residential and commercial landscape projects

• Year-round work opportunities including lawn care, landscape construction, and snow management

• Access to professional equipment, training, and industry knowledge

• A fast-paced environment where employees can develop valuable trade and leadership skills

• Pride in creating outdoor spaces that positively impact clients and communities

• Stable employment with an established and growing company

• The chance to work alongside experienced professionals who value craftsmanship and attention to detail

Successful team members typically:

• Have a strong work ethic and positive attitude

• Show up consistently and are reliable

• Enjoy working outdoors in varying weather conditions

• Work well with others and communicate professionally

• Take initiative and stay productive without constant supervision

• Pay attention to detail and care about quality workmanship

• Are safety-conscious and respectful of equipment and property

• Adapt well to changing schedules, priorities, and project demands

• Are willing to learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities

• Have leadership potential and a desire for advancement

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma/equivalency
• 2 + years of related experience in performing and leading most aspects of lawn mowing services
• 1 + years of related experience in leading and managing a crew
• Reliable transportation to Ann Arbor, MI.
• Valid Michigan Chauffeur's License
• Current DOT Medical Card
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
• Speak, write, and read English
• Ability to perform the labor and management skills for both lawn maintenance and snow removal services and work in all weather conditions applicable to these services.
• Advanced knowledge of the equipment required to perform lawn maintenance services.
• Must pass review by management and 90-day probationary period

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide excellence in client service for residential and commercial lawn services and snow removal.
• Supervise assigned crew utilizing a team approach.
• Develop and train crew members.
• Delegate jobs to crew members.
• Communicate effectively with crew members, management, and clients and solve problems as they arise.
• Familiarity with scheduling and time tracking platforms, or field service management software

Benefits:

All full-time, regular employees are eligible for health, vision, and dental insurance coverage following 90 days of consecutive employment. After one year of consecutive employment, all full-time, regular employees are eligible to participate in the Savings Incentive Match Plan (SIMPLE) IRA

About Us:

Great Outdoors began in 1983, established to address the lawn care service needs of both residential and commercial clients. That's when a young company founder, Michael Kowalski, launched his first business at the age of just 17.

We are a full-service lawn care and landscaping company, dedicated to quality workmanship and customer satisfaction. We take great pride in all that we do, including being able to offer a wide assortment of essential services. The work that we do is intended to create the perfect yard to accent and compliment the home of your dreams.

As industry professionals, we believe in going above and beyond to meet and exceed the needs of our clients.