Employment

Come join our award winning team!

Restorff's Landscape Service has openings for landscape construction employees for the 2026 season. We are looking for hard working, responsible team players who want to work for a quality company. To apply, please fill out an on-line Employment Application. We have both Full Time and Part Time positions available.

Why work for Restorff's?

Above average wages. See ranges below for well-qualified applicants.
Great benefits. All employees are eligible for year-end bonuses and referral bonuses.
Full-time crew leader positions are eligible for 3 paid holidays, 1 week of paid vacation in late July - August, and a matching contribution to Simple IRA retirement account. Details available during interview process.
Steady, consistent work from the start of the season to the end of the season.
Spend holidays with your friends and family.
Have a life outside of work - most days we start at 7:30 and are finished between 4:30 and 5:30 with shorter days when the weather is unfriendly.
We work limited Saturdays (0 in 2025) and no Sundays. Saturdays are available if you want the hours.
Save wear and tear on your body. You will have some of the most modern and efficient tools and equipment, including a UniLyft, a mini excavator that fits through a 38” gate, multiple skid steers, a switch-n-go truck, a 20” block saw mounted on a utility trailer, and many others.
Respect - you will have a say in the types of equipment and the trucks that we purchase.
Standard season is March 15 to December 15, weather dependent.

Landscape Designer and Sales Associate

Restorff's Landscape Service has a great opportunity for a highly motivated Landscape Design and Sales Associate to become part of our team. This can be a full or part-time position. Position is seasonal, typically March - November. Sales leads are generated from referrals due to our well-established reputation for high quality and from the Plantasia show. You should understand the seasonal nature of landscape sales which generally requires working more hours in the spring than later in the season.

Responsibilities:

Follow up on sales leads, meeting with clients, and presenting designs and estimates to the clients.
Develop customized plans based on customer's vision, budget, and your professional experience.
Prepare 2D and 3D drawings and renderings using Uvision/Realtime landscape design software.
Prepare estimates and close sales leading to profitable installations.
Prepare work orders and drawings for our talented crews.
Check in at the job site to ensure the vision is coming true as intended.
Follow up on customer service.
Assist at the Plantasia Garden Show in March.
Generate your own leads and market yourself

Qualifications:

3 years experience in landscape design and sales.
Portfolio of past projects that showcases your talents.
Working knowledge of plants appropriate for Western New York is essential.
CNLP is a plus.
Working knowledge of hardscape design and installation is a plus.
Strong communication skills are essential.
Fluent in Uvision or equivalent design software.
Have and maintain a clean driver's license.

Wages and Benefits:

Higher than average salary and custom benefit package including salary, commission, company cell phone, company truck, along with a work-life balance. Seasonal base salary and commission totaling $35,000 - $45,000 plus depending on sales targets reached.
3 paid holidays
1 week of paid vacation in late July - August
Year-end bonus
Matching contribution to Simple IRA retirement account

On-line Employment Application

Landscape Designer

Restorff's Landscape Service has a great opportunity for a Landscape Designer to become part of our team. This can be a full or part-time position. Position is seasonal, typically March - November. This role involves only minimal client interaction. However, if you would like to learn to do Sales, we will train you. Sales commissions allow increased earning potential.

Responsibilities:

Measure sites as directed by sales staff.
Prepare 2D and 3D plans using Uvision or RealTime software or equivalent.
Prepare plant library for clients.
Prepare material lists with quantities
Layout projects on site per approved drawings
Layout plants on site per approved drawings

Qualifications:

2 years experience in landscape design.
Working knowledge of plants appropriate for Western New York is essential.
CNLP is a plus.
Working knowledge of hardscape design and installation is a plus.
Strong communication skills are essential.
Fluent in Uvision or equivalent design software.
Have and maintain a clean driver's license.

Wages and Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefit package based on experience.
$22 - $30 per hour plus bonus based on performance.
3 paid holidays for full-time employees
1 week of paid vacation after 120 days for full-time employees
Year-end bonus based on company performance
Matching contribution to Simple IRA retirement account
Employee referral bonus

On-line Employment Application

Landscape Construction / Hardscape Crew Leader

Responsibilities:

Oversee landscape laborers and assign their tasks. Prioritize job tasks to complete them on schedule.
Work with the crew to install high quality hardscape projects.
Landscape installation and construction projects may include Unilock pavers and walls, natural stone walls and patios, outdoor kitchens, and water gardens.
Bobcat and mini-excavator operation.
May involve some landscape planting, grading, and lawn installation. Follow proper horticultural procedures.
Complete work order paperwork to track material and labor usage.
Train laborers on the tasks needed and the general concept on how to install a project from start to finish.

Qualifications:

2 to 3 years experience on a landscape construction crew. Supervisory experience preferred.
Working knowledge of all aspects of hardscape installation from start to finish required.
Ability to operate skid steer and mini-excavator efficiently.
Ability to arrive on time and ready to work.
Clean driver's license required.
Strong communication skills.

Wages and Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefit package based on experience.
$25 - $30 per hour for a well-qualified crew leader.
3 paid holidays
1 week of paid vacation in late July - August
Year-end bonus
Matching contribution to Simple IRA retirement account
Employee referral bonus

On-line Employment Application

Landscape / Softscape Crew Leader

Responsibilities:

Oversee landscape laborers and assign their tasks.
Complete work order paperwork to track material and labor usage.
Work with a crew to install landscape plantings for residential and commercial projects.
Grade and install sod and seed lawns.
Spring and Fall Clean-Up projects.
Operation of mini-excavator, skid steer, mini-skid steer, and most other types of equipment used in the landscape industry.
Make sure all equipment is used appropriately and requests for maintenance or repair are forwarded in a timely manner.
Must have knowledge of plant material including ability to identify plants, plant with proper spacing and depth, stake trees, etc.

Qualifications:

2 - 3 years working on a landscape crew with supervisory experience OR CNLP with 2 years experience on a landscape crew.
Working knowledge of all aspects of landscape plantings.
Ability to arrive on time and ready to work every day.
Clean driver's license required.
Hardscape knowledge is a plus, but not necessary.
Ability to operate skid steer and mini-excavator efficiently a plus.

Wages and Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefit package based on experience.
$23 - $27 per hour for a well-qualified crew leader.
3 paid holidays
1 week of paid vacation in late July - August
Year-end bonus
Matching contribution to Simple IRA retirement account
Employee referral bonus

On-line Employment Application

Hardscape Installer

This position is a great opportunity for someone that wants to install hardscapes and doesn't want to oversee a crew, or for an individual that has some hardscape experience and wants to develop into a crew leader, eventually supervising their own crew.

Responsibilities:

Install various hardscapes including Unilock pavers and retaining walls, natural stone walkways, patios and walls.
Organize hardscape projects from start to finish.
Set grades for hardscape projects.
Use all equipment in an appropriate manner
Operate Bobcat and mini-excavator efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications:

2 to 3 years experience on a landscape construction crew preferred with 1 year doing hardscape installation.
Bobcat or mini-excavator experience is a plus.
Plant knowledge is a plus.
Ability to arrive on time and ready to work every day.
Clean driver's license required.

Wages and Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefit package based on experience.
Typically starting at $20 and up for a well qualified hardscape installer.
Year-end bonus
Employee referral bonus

On-line Employment Application

Landscape / Softscape Installer

This position is a great opportunity for someone that wants to install softscapes and doesn't want to oversee a crew, or for an individual that has some softscape experience and wants to develop into a crew leader, eventually supervising their own crew.

Responsibilities:

Landscape installation and construction projects including landscape planting, grading, lawn installation, Bobcat and mini-excavator operation.
Use all equipment in an appropriate manner.
Follow proper horticultural procedures.

Qualifications:

2 to 3 years experience on a landscape construction crew OR CNLP with 2 years experience on a landscape crew
Clean driver's license required.
Ability to arrive on time and ready to work every day.
Knowledge of hardscape installation is a plus, but is not necessary.

Wages and Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefit package based on experience.
Typically starting at $20 and up for a well qualified softscape installer.
Year-end bonus
Employee referral bonus

On-line Employment Application

Landscape Laborer

Responsibilities:

Follow instructions of landscape crew leader or installer to complete landscape construction projects.
Landscape installation and construction projects including Unilock pavers and walls, water gardens, landscape planting, grading, lawn installation
Bobcat operation.
Follow proper horticultural procedures.

Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates with experience on a landscape construction crew. Will train responsible, hard-working individuals.
Ability to arrive on time and ready to work every day.
Clean driver's license needed.

Wages and Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefit package based on experience.
Typically starting at $18 per hour and up for a well qualified laborer; $17 per hour for an inexperienced laborer.
Year-end bonus
Employee referral bonus

On-line Employment Application

Part-Time Delivery Driver / Yard Personnel

Part-Time / On Call as needed; flexible schedule okay

Responsibilities:

Drive small dump truck for delivery of topsoil, stone and mulch.
Unload trucks returning from landscape projects.
Deliver materials to job sites.
Arrange materials in yard as needed.
Clean and power wash equipment.
Light equipment and truck maintenance including cleaining inside cabs of trucks, greasing machinery, etc.
Maintain small quantity of plant material, including watering.

Qualifications:

Must have clean drivers license.
Must have excellent customer service skills.
Experience in topsoil, stone & mulch delivery.
Experience using a skid steer is a plus.
Semi-retired are encouraged to apply and earn a little extra income.

Wages and Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefit package based on experience.
Year-end bonus
Employee referral bonus

On-line Employment Application

Restorff's Landscape Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.