Installer, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Landscaping

Job Title
:
Installer •
Location
:
Goat Turf Installation – Murfreesboro, TN •
Type
:
Full Time •
Salary
: $16.00 – $24.00 hourly •
Travel
:
Up to 50% •
Category
:
Installation – Maint – Repair

The ideal Installer is one who can follow directions and assist in preparing and laying artificial grass or synthetic turf for various applications such as residential lawns, putting greens, commercial landscapes, dog parks, playgrounds, and sports fields. This role requires a foundation of hands‑on landscape or construction work.

• Prepare base and perimeter board.
• Assist in excavation and haul‑off of excavated material.
• Move rock/base material to the appropriate places.
• Prepare perimeter edging to hold base and secure turf.
• Pipe out downspouts as necessary to avoid settling and drainage issues.
• Identify potential issues with drainage and bring problems and potential solutions to Crew Lead.
• Finish base preparation to final grade.
• Utilize hand tamps and motorized tamps to ensure final grade is up to standard.
• Ensure edging is to appropriate final grade to avoid settling.
• Roll out turf according to layout.
• Utilize seaming tool to cut seams.
• Trim edges to perimeter edging after seams are cut.
• Fold back turf and lay the seam tape where glue will be applied.
• Utilize appropriate glue and apply it to seam tape.
• Walk in seams together ensuring invisibility once walked in.
• Secure turf to perimeter after all seams have been glued and cured.
• Utilize drop spreader to spread infill according to product needs.
• Spread infill evenly throughout turf according to turf need.
• Utilize power broom to successfully broom infill into turf fibers.
• Blow off any loose debris from worksite/turf.
• Ensure all trash/scrap/blades are picked up and removed from worksite.
• Final walkthrough with Crew Lead and/or PM checking seams and edges.

• Ability to receive and follow directions from supervisor.
• Motivated, organized, and able to work effectively with others.
• Skilled with hand tools (rakes, shovels, equipment, knives, etc.).
• 6+ months of experience in construction or landscaping preferred.
• Physical requirement: walking, lifting, and outdoor exposure on job sites; ability to lift up to 100 pounds.

• Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer‑centric solutions.
• Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency.
• Planning and Alignment – Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Optimize Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done.
• Ensure Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Drive Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Collaborate – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others.
• Develop Talent – Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.
• Communicate Effectively – Developing and delivering multi‑mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

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