Benefits:

Travel to Work Stipend

Over Time

Tips and Incentives

Major Holidays Off

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Donation matching

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Wellness resources

Hardscape and Landscape Technician - With a Path To Team Lead

We are growing. We are building a dedicated Hardscaping Division and are looking for the person to lead it. This is a career for someone who takes pride in their craft, wants to grow into leadership, and wants to be part of something that matters.

Other Benefits

Opportunities for advancement into Hardscape Team Lead

Compassionate work culture that encourages balance and wellness

Collective work model — your voice matters here

Expectations and Qualifications: As our Hardscape Technician, you will be the specialist on our crew; the person who knows stone, mortar, and structure at a level most landscapers cannot match. You will build the hardscape elements that anchor our clients' outdoor spaces: patios, walls, stairs, walkways, fire pits, and more. Approximately 50% of your work will be hardscape construction. The other 50% will be landscape installation and maintenance alongside the broader crew, keeping you connected to the full scope of what MOG does.

Core hardscape responsibilities:

Construction of paver, brick, and flagstone patios

Building blocks and stone walls, including retaining walls

Constructing stone stairs and walkways

Building fire pits and fireplaces

Mortar work and restoration

Water features (to a lesser extent)

Carpentry, including fences, arbors, and decks (a plus)

Lighting

Landscape responsibilities (approximately 50% of the role):

Planting trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals

Weeding, mulching, pruning, and edging

Landscape installation and habitat restoration

Client interaction and project updates throughout the job

Additional responsibilities:

Mentoring and instructing other crew members

Tracking and reporting materials, equipment, and labor

Upholding MOG's 5-star client service standard

Promoting a safe work environment at all times

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

3 to 5 years of hardscape construction experience required

Demonstrated experience with paver and stone installation, wall construction, and mortar work

Ability to work in a physically demanding environment in varied weather conditions

Strong communication skills with clients and crew members

Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently

Enthusiasm for ecological landscaping and organic practices

Experience with power tools and hand tools at a mastery level

Heavy equipment experience (Dingo, skid steer, excavator) preferred

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required

Passing a background check and drug screening is required

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday. Typical shifts range from 7 am to 6 pm, depending on client needs, weather, and project scope. Some Saturdays are required during the peak spring and fall seasons. Ability to commit more hours during our busy season.

Required: Valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle to drive to and from work and various locations. Having a work truck or van is advantageous for consideration of higher pay and/or additional travel stipends

Must pass Drug Test (for illegal substances) and Background Check

Work Location: Various locations in the Central and Northern Greater Cincinnati area, and Southern Greater Dayton Regions.

About Us. At Marvin's Organic Gardens (MOG), we don't just build patios and walls. We build sanctuaries. Since 1999, we have been the original full-service ecological landscaping company in the Greater Cincinnati and Dayton region, a multi-generational, family-owned business that has spent 25 years proving that beautiful hardscapes and regenerative land stewardship belong together.

Application: ​Please provide a resume and a cover letter or statement of interest, and 2 references to

Applications without a cover letter or statement of interest may not be considered. No Phone Calls Please!

We are an inclusive community and welcome All Peoples to apply.