Landscape Laborer

job summary

kd landscape, inc. Is hiring 15 landscape laborers for a temporary, full‑time contract from 3/15/2026 to 11/25/2026. The position will be performed at multiple work sites across will, cook, dupage, grundy, kane, kendall, and lake counties, il. The company is located at 2128 gould court, rockdale, il 60436.

this job posting is intended only for u.s. Workers. Legally authorized to work in the united states. We do not sponsor visas or consider applications from candidates outside the u.s.

• landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment; prepare site for landscape installation by moving dirt, marking beds and mixing soil.
• plant the root ball for small trees using a spade and dig up and transplant trees and other landscaping with a spade or small shovel.
• lay sod, mow, trim, prune, weeding, watering, core aerating; dig holes with shovel, these holes can be up to 24 inches depth and 36 inches in width.
• rake, blow leaves, clean up; spread grass seed, fertilizer and mulch; sprinkler installation/repair, installation of mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units.
• winterize lawns by draining the sprinkler system to remove excess water; removing fallen leaves using a standard rake or leaf blower; prune trees and shrubs from the ground using shears, pruners or chain saws; fertilization of lawns and beds; add mulch and wrap plants using twine, burlap, or plastic.
• maintain equipment to ensure proper functioning. May drive company vehicle to transport crews, plants, materials and tools to/from or at worksites.

• no minimum education or experience required.
• must be able to lift 50 lbs. Continuously, bend and squat, and work in adverse weather conditions.
• must be able to work a 5‑day schedule, including weekends and holidays as required.
• must be willing and able to work overtime when necessary.
• driver’s license preferred but not required.
• applicants must complete an employment application.

basic rate of pay: $21.26 per hour. Employer may increase wage based on experience, market conditions, and/or performance and tenure. Overtime is available at $31.89 per hour under federal, state, or local law, including time‑and‑a‑half after 40 hours per workweek.

work schedule: 40 hours per week (monday–friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. With a 30‑minute unpaid break). Work days and shift time may vary with weather.

other benefits include:

• uniform provided at no cost to employee.
• optional employee shared housing at approx. $135 per person per week (cost deducted from paycheck).
• daily transportation from main worksite in rockdale to all worksite locations.
• travel and subsistence provided for 50 % of the contract period for transportation from place of recruitment to place of work, and for return transportation at completion or early dismissal, subject to company policies.
• daily meals at a rate of at least $16.28 per day during travel, up to a maximum of $68 per day with receipts; reimbursements for approved costs will not exceed reasonable cost.

applicants must complete the employment application. The employer will deduct all required legal deductions from wages.