Employment Application

Matrix Gardens is seeking a skilled Landscape Installation Crew Member to join our amazing team to construct beautiful and purposeful landscapes that encourage the betterment of the planet, wildlife, and people.

Founded in 1984, Matrix Gardens is an established, award-winning landscape company in Boulder designing and installing landscapes. We encourage the growth of nature, individuals, and community.

About the Company
Since 1984, Matrix Gardens has been specializing in sustainable landscaping that is committed to green practices: water and energy conservation, earth-friendly/non-toxic and local materials, and food for people and wildlife. Our custom landscapes require a wide range of skills and landscape experience, particularly planting, masonry, and irrigation.

We are an extensive team having employees from many different backgrounds and experiences. We encourage inclusivity and diversity, helping build strong working relationships with each other and our clients. Matrix Gardens strives to be compassionate and supportive of employees in personal and professional matters as we understand we are individuals both in and outside of work. With this approach, our teams can give the best service to the clients because they are taking care of themselves.

Education and learning are vital for Matrix to continue to improve and grow. Matrix offers tuition reimbursement for those continuing their education in the green/landscape industry. With education and knowledge there is power. Join our company and become part of the Matrix team as we create meaningful and beautiful landscapes and continue to grow.

Job Description:
A Landscape Installation Crew Member is responsible to work as a team to implement landscape installation throughout Boulder County. This implementation will include numerous skills ranging from proper demolition and site preparation, planting, irrigation, boulder setting, and various hardscapes. The Landscape Installation Crew Member needs to follow the instructions provided in construction plans and under the supervision of the Landscape Installation Crew Foreman. Attention to detail, self-sufficiency, and great work ethic are important. The Crew Member position has opportunity for advancement!

Position Requirements:

• Dependable transportation to work
• Able to stand for extended periods of time
• Able to lift and move at least 50lbs
• Masonry experience: 1 year (Recommended)
• Irrigation experience: 1 year (Recommended)
• Passion for growth and learning

Position Responsibilities:

• Small equipment usage
• Masonry installation
• Boulder setting
• Proper planting techniques
• Irrigation installation
• Being prompt and punctual to work
• Follow and implement provided instructions

Experience:

• Landscape installation/construction: 1 year (Recommended)
• Hardscape construction: 1 year (Recommended)
• Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED

Compensation:

• $18-21/hr.
• Paid Holidays
• Regular Installation Bonus
• Profit Share – end of season profit
• Job-Attached Unemployment/Winter Work – weather permitting

Benefits for Employees:

• Health insurance
• IRA – for qualifying members with company contribution match
• Paid Holidays
• Regular bonus structure & Profit Share on Installation
• Professional development, tuition reimbursement, and education assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Flexible Friday schedule
• No weekends required

Matrix Gardens is seeking a Landscape Project Manager/Estimator to join our amazing team to aid in the construct of beautiful and purposeful landscapes that encourage the betterment of the planet, wildlife, and people.

Founded in 1984, Matrix Gardens is an established, award-winning landscape company in Boulder designing and installing landscapes. We encourage the growth of nature, individuals, and community.

About the Company

Since 1984, Matrix Gardens has been specializing in sustainable landscaping that is committed to green practices: water and energy conservation, earth-friendly/non-toxic and local materials, and food for people and wildlife. Our custom landscapes require a wide range of skills and landscape experience, particularly planting, masonry, and irrigation.

We are an extensive team having employees from many different backgrounds and experiences. We encourage inclusivity and diversity, helping build strong working relationships with each other and our clients. Matrix Gardens strives to be compassionate and supportive of employees in personal and professional matters as we understand we are individuals both in and outside of work. With this approach, our teams can give the best service to the clients because they are taking care of themselves.

Education and learning are vital for Matrix to continue to improve and grow. Matrix offers tuition reimbursement for those continuing their education in the green/landscape industry. With education and knowledge there is power

Join our company and become part of the Matrix team as we create meaningful and beautiful landscapes and continue to grow.

Job Description:

A Project Manager/Estimator is responsible to lead a team of installation crew members to implement landscapes throughout Boulder County and vicinity. The Project Manager/Estimator Leader needs to be self-guided while following the instructions provided by construction plans.

The Landscape Installation Crew Foreman will report to the Project Manager/Estimator of the job progress. This is a full-time position. Attention to detail, self-sufficiency, and great work ethic are important.

Position Duties:

• Work diligently to meet deadlines and client expectation
• Work with on-staff designers and sub-contractor designers to prepare accurate budgets, estimates and proposals to conduct estimate and sales meeting to acquire installation contracts
• Assist with coordination and supervision of construction crews, including architects, civil and structural engineers, sub-contractors, and vendors
• Responsible for material ordering, scheduling delivery, and general logistics of landscape installation
• Creation and update of project schedule
• Perform regular site visits to installation projects to provide daily job progress reports
• Manage change orders
• Set daily and weekly expectations with Crew Leaders
• Perform client communications and customer service throughout the project as needed
• Be in command of quality control during job installation to minimize warranty expense
• Final invoicing of the project and providing a job tracking financial summary for each project
• Labor rate calculations and adjusting those rates as needed
• Equipment management

Position Skills:

• A working knowledge of local plants and hardscape materials as well as national product lines
• Knowledge and experience with local municipality permit requirements
• Landscape construction knowledge for all landscape services and elements: hardscape, retaining walls, drainage, basic understanding of low voltage lighting, water features, irrigation systems and ability to read blueprints
• Demonstrated ability to connect with people and successfully satisfy the needs of discriminating clients
• Ability to work and learn in a fast-paced team environment while managing multiple client and project requirements
• Ability to prioritize work according to requirements set forth by project requirements; strong scheduling, excellent organizational skills, and superb time management required
• Self-reliant, initiative-driven, and resourceful individual with problem-solving and critical thinking aptitudes
• Ability to handle multiple projects at one time and handle frequent interruptions
• Excellent math and computing skills, written and oral communication skills, and organizational skills
• AutoCAD, Dynascape, or other CAD landscape software and Microsoft Excel and Word computer application experience

Matrix Gardens is looking for a leader with great communication skills, positive attitude and good driving record. Spanish speaking is a plus.

Continue to advance your knowledge and growth of the landscape industry and current product trends by attending seminars, gaining certifications, taking classes, and reading related articles and books which are entitled for reimbursement or compensation.

Position Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license required and dependable transportation to work and to/from job sites
• Landscape Construction experience: 2-3+ years (Required)
• Project Management experience: 2-3+ years (Required)
• Estimating experience: 2-3+ years (Required)
• Passion for growth and learning

Compensation:

• $26-28/hr.
• Regular Installation Bonus
• Company Profit Share – end of season profit
• Job-Attached Unemployment/Winter Work – weather permitting

Benefits:

• Health Insurance reimbursement up to 75%
• IRA – for qualifying members with company contribution match
• (6) Paid holidays • Paid PTO and sick leave
• Regular bonus structure & profit share on installation
• Professional development, tuition reimbursement, and education assistance
• Company cell phone (for work use only)

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday- Full Time
• Flexible Friday schedule, work when Installation Crew works
• No weekends required

Matrix Gardens is an established, award-winning landscape company based in Boulder, CO. For over 40 years, we’ve been at the forefront of sustainable landscaping — waterwise design, lawn replacement, edible landscapes, pollinator pathways, and firescaping.

We are currently looking for a Crew Lead for our Garden Care team.  If you love the outdoors, care about the environment, have solid horticultural knowledge, and experience managing people, this is the job for you!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• On-site point person/liaison for In-field Supervisor
• Oversee the garden care team in their execution of the tasks
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to delegate and manage other people
• Skills
  • Display solid plant and weed identification knowledge
  • Intermediate pruning deadheading and weeding techniques
  • Basic repair of drip irrigation systems and clock programming

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand, squat, bend, kneel and lift
• Work collaboratively with team members for efficiency and effectiveness
• Punctual, take direction, and show initiative
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions

EXPERIENCE

• 1+ years professional gardening experience
• Driver’s License

SCHEDULE

• Mid-March thru early December
• M-TH from 7:30-5:30, with flexibility to work on Fridays for makeup work

COMPENSATION

• $22-25/hr
• 6 paid holidays
• Performance based raises
• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus
• End of Season Bonus
• Health insurance
• IRA – for qualifying members with company contribution match
• Professional development, tuition reimbursement, and education assistance
• Job-Attached Unemployment/Winter Work
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid lunch

Matrix Gardens is an established, award-winning landscape company based in Boulder, CO. For over 40 years, we’ve been at the forefront of sustainable landscaping — waterwise design, lawn replacement, edible landscapes, pollinator pathways, and firescaping.

We are currently looking for crew members for our Garden Care team.  If you enjoy working outdoors and have a passion for the environment, this is the job for you!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organic maintenance of perennials, shrubs and small trees
• Hand weeding, deadheading and general tidying of gardens
• Pruning for health and shape of the plants
• Organic pest and disease management
• Mulching, soil amendment and compost tea applications
• Perennial, annual, and shrub installations
• Minor irrigation repair

REQUIREMENTS

• Basic gardening skills, attention to detail
• Ability to stand, squat, bend, kneel and lift
• Work collaboratively with team members for efficiency and effectiveness
• Punctual, take direction, and show initiative
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions

EXPERIENCE

• No experience necessary. If you have an interest in gardening, we’ll teach you!
• Driver’s License

SCHEDULE

• Mid-March thru early December
• FT and PT positions available
• M-TH from ~7:30-5:30, with flexibility to work on Fridays for makeup work

COMPENSATION

• $19-23/hr.
• 6 paid holidays
• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus
• Performance based raises
• End of Season Bonus
• Health insurance
• IRA – for qualifying members with company contribution match
• Professional development, tuition reimbursement, and education assistance
• Job-Attached unemployment/winter work
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid lunch