Commercial Bed Maintenance Landscaper

Location: Nashville, TN
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay: $23/hr + based on experience

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week
Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM (includes 30-minute unpaid lunch)
Occasional weekend work may be required
Schedule may vary slightly due to seasonal demands and weather conditions

Position Summary

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Commercial Bed Maintenance Landscaper to join our team. This role focuses on maintaining planting beds, ornamental landscapes, shrubs, flowers, and general landscaped areas across commercial and institutional properties.

The ideal candidate has strong horticultural knowledge and hands-on experience in plant care, including pruning, mulching, weeding, seasonal planting, and overall landscape bed maintenance, while also supporting general grounds and lawn maintenance as needed.

This position requires driving a company vehicle and servicing multiple client sites daily (roaming route work).

About SFM

School Facility Management (SFM) is a leading facility services company serving nonprofit and educational institutions across Middle Tennessee since 1998. We are committed to providing high-quality grounds, maintenance, and facility support services with a focus on safety, reliability, and long-term career growth for our employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance landscape beds through weeding, edging, mulching, pruning, deadheading, and seasonal planting
• Monitor plant health and identify pests, diseases, irrigation issues, and nutrient deficiencies, reporting concerns and recommending improvements as needed
• Support irrigation checks and minor adjustments
• Perform mowing, trimming, edging, and blowing as required
• Remove leaves, debris, and storm damage to maintain clean and safe outdoor environments
• Safely operate hand tools and commercial landscaping equipment, ensuring proper care and adherence to safety standards
• Follow all company procedures and job site expectations
• Complete daily electronic timesheets accurately and on time
• Maintain punctual attendance and the ability to work independently across assigned routes

• 3+ years of landscaping, gardening, or bed maintenance experience
• Strong knowledge of plant care, pruning, mulching, planting, and seasonal landscape practices
• Experience operating commercial landscaping equipment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Reliable, punctual, and strong work ethic
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and the ability to safely operate a company vehicle while traveling between job sites
• Must pass a criminal background check and fingerprinting screening due to work in school and child-adjacent environments
• Must comply with all non-smoking campus and facility requirements

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift to 50 lbs regularly
• Frequent bending, kneeling, walking, and standing for extended periods
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and wind

What We Offer

Competitive compensation based on experience, with a full benefits package: (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) with employer match, paid time off and holidays, company-provided uniforms, phone or reimbursement plan, and ongoing training and career growth opportunities in a professional, safety-focused environment.

Ideal Candidate

A dependable, hands-on landscaping professional who takes pride in well-maintained planting beds and healthy landscapes. Someone with strong plant knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to represent the company professionally across multiple client sites each day.