Employment Opportunities

We believe the key to success starts with great people. We are committed to creating a work environment that kindles creativity, team spirit, commitment, and excellent customer service. Apply with us today for an exciting career in the landscape and gardening industry!

We are now Hiring for the Following Departments for 2023:

Garden Center- Staff
Landscape Crew Leaders – Planting & Construction
Landscape Installers – Planting & Construction
Landscape- Water Feature Specialist
Landscape Maintenance Crew Leaders
Landscape Maintenance Groundskeepers (planting bed maintenance)

Wages are determined by your experience, knowledge, and readiness for the job. Ted Lare is looking for people who are friendly, passionate, and self-motivated to join us. We love people who enjoy physical work and have sunny dispositions. Previous experience in the landscaping and garden industry is a plus, but not required

Benefits:

401K for all employees. You are automatically enrolled with company matching after 1 year of work if you are 21 years or older.
Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation
Uniforms provided and health insurance is available.
Opportunity for rapid advancement and raises for strong performers.
The opportunity to work with a family run business that cares about their employees and wants to see you succeed.
The opportunity to work with a large fleet of well-kept equipment and a team that takes pride in their work.
Winter time off for January and February. Salary positions are paid through the winter.

Office Assistant

Job Description

Ted Lare Design Build is a reputable full service Landscaping company seeking a Office Assistant that is willing to grow with us. We focus on professionalism and a strong drive to be the best landscaping in the Metro in terms of quality, speed, and efficiency. We are looking for a reliable office assistant to answer phones, invoice customers, proofread, organization and clerical support of tasks and projects, etc. The ideal candidate is friendly, outgoing and positive!

Basic Knowledge of Computer Skills
Math and Typing Skills
Verbal & Written Communication
Detail Oriented
Fast Paced Environment
Quick Learner
Must be able to work Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm

Applicants must be tobacco free in the workplace. Wages start at $15-$20 based on experience. We offer paid lunches, insurance and 401k plan. This is a seasonal position from March to December depending on weather. Please call Danie with any questions. 515-981-1073

Annual Flower Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Design and install annual flower plantings for commercial and residential clients for spring, summer, fall and winter.
Communicate and meet with clients on their flower color choices and other preferences.
Order flowers, plants, winter greens and embellishments for each season.
Schedule and route planting teams on a daily basis during each season to accomplish plantings in a timely manner.
Establish and schedule 3 teams for watering and fertilizing plants throughout the seasons.
Stage and organize plant material for crews.
Inspect plantings and work performed by teams for quality
Meet with new clients to develop creative designs and estimates for flowers and on-going care services of seasonal planters and flowers.
Deliver estimates to clients and follow up to grow our flower planting division.
Ongoing communications with existing clients.

Skills & Requirements

Previous management experience
Extensive knowledge of annual flowers and tropical plants for all seasons.
Experience with annual planting design for planters and larger planting bed installations for the different seasons
Time management skills and multitasking capabilities, as it is common to work on many projects at any given time.
Communication skills- comfortable with one-on-one and group interactions between clients and employees. Good presentation skills when speaking about proposals and clients.
Organized, friendly/outgoing, able to deal with unhappy customers (on occasion)
Ability to prioritize tasks throughout the day/week
Work in a fast paced environment.
Computer skills- Microsoft Office, email and scheduling.

Applicants must be tobacco free in the workplace, have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. We will run an MVR on all driving records.

Position starting at $50,000 or more based on experience.

Landscape Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Manage a team of 8-12 people throughout the year to accomplish the tasks below-
Design and install annual plantings for commercial and residential clients.
Spring maintenance activities: edging, mulching, pruning, general cleanup.
Ongoing summer bed & planting maintenance programs for planting beds and annual plantings.
Fall cleanup: cut down and leaf removal programs.
Meet with new clients and develop custom maintenance packages for clients.
Deliver estimates to clients and follow up to grow our maintenance division.
Ongoing communications with existing clients.

Skills & Requirements

Previous management experience
Extensive knowledge of Midwest plants- perennials, shrubs and annuals.
Experience with annual planting design for planters and larger planting bed installations for the different seasons
Good time management skills and multitasking capabilities, as it is common to work on many projects at any given time.
Communication skills- comfortable with one-on-one and group interactions between clients and employees. Good presentation skills when speaking about proposals and clients.
Organized, friendly/outgoing, able to deal with unhappy customers (on occasion)
Ability to prioritize tasks throughout the day/week
Work in a fast paced environment.
Computer skills- Microsoft Office, email and scheduling.

Applicants must be tobacco free in the workplace, have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. We will run an MVR on all driving records.

Position starting at $70,000 or more based on experience.

Garden Center Greenhouse Manager

Ted Lare is looking for a motivated, energetic, greenhouse manager! The ideal candidate should be a self-motivated, team player with a horticulture background. The ideal candidate will be passionate and knowledgeable about plants such as annuals, tropical plants, houseplants,herbs and vegetables as well as enjoy a fast paced work environment.

Job Description

This position reports directly to the garden center manager.
Supervise and create task lists for greenhouse staff of 2-6 people on a daily basis.
Curate and order plant collections for the greenhouse including annuals, vegetables, herbs, tropical plants, houseplants and succulents
Manage the care of above plant collections including watering, fertilizing, dead heading and disease & pest management.
Determine greenhouse layout for plants and merchandise.
Help determine annual plantings on grounds for each season.
Handling paperwork for ordering and receiving.
Develop relationships and assist customers with their orders when needed.
Answering phone calls and emails on general greenhouse plant or product questions.
Work with vendors on delivery schedules, credits and returns.
Help open and close the store on certain days.

Qualifications & Skills

Minimum of 2 years experience in horticulture field.
Plant knowledge of annuals, tropical plants, houseplants, vegetables and herbs.
Ability to diagnose, manage and treat greenhouse pests and diseases.
Plant care knowledge including watering, fertilizing and treatments.
Customer service skills.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
Must be face paced on a computer, as well as able to use Microsoft and Excel.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work most weekends.

Applicants must be tobacco free in the workplace. Wages start at $18.50/hr and up based on experience, with potential for salary. We provide uniforms, benefits, paid holidays and paid vacation time. We are open 8am to 5pm, with work week hours varying. We schedule on a five-day work week with a standard 40 hours, weekend hours required, overtime as needed. Please call 515-981-1075 and ask for Melissa or

Garden Center Staff

We believe our success reflects the quality of people that make up our team. We invite people who are friendly, passionate, and self-motivated to join us. We are always expanding our team of dedicated, hard-working professionals and are looking for great people who enjoy physical work and have a sunny disposition. Previous experience in the gardening industry or plant knowledge is a plus, but not required. We have full-time, part-time and seasonal positions available.

Job Description

Customer service and sales
General nursery and plant maintenance
Unloading trucks
Planting trees
Watering plants
Cash Register Functions
Help with customer delivery orders
Perform other related duties and assignments as requested.

Applicants must be tobacco free in the workplace. Wages start at $12/hr and up based on experience. We provide uniforms, benefits, paid holidays and paid vacation time. We are open 8am to 6pm, with work week hours varying. We schedule on a five-day work week with a standard 40 hours, weekend hours required, overtime as needed. Please call 515-981-1075 and ask for Melissa or

Landscape Supervisor – Planting & Construction

Ted Lare Design Build is looking for motivated, self-starters to fill an immediate position for a landscaping construction supervisor. If you are looking to further your career, we are interested in forming a long term relationship with talented, hardworking individuals. This is a working supervisor position leading a crew of 2-3 people.

Various tasks include:

Creation of Planting Beds
Building stone walls – limestone, boulder, etc.
Building patios out of natural stone and man-made pavers
Constructing Paths and Stairways
Fire Pit Construction
Water Feature Construction
Grading and Site Work as Required
Skid Loader / Excavator Operation
Laying out jobs and interacting with clients on the job site

Applicants must be tobacco free in the workplace, have a valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record. We will run an MVR on all driving records.

Position starting at $22 or more based on experience. Applicants may qualify for a salary position with 2 months off in the winter, if skills and work ethic are exceptional.

We provide uniforms and benefits.

Please call 515-981-1073 or

Landscape Installers – Planting & Construction

Ted Lare Design Build is looking for motivated, self-starters to pursue a career in the landscaping industry. Previous experience in the landscaping field is a plus, but not required. A strong work ethic, positive attitude, and the desire to learn new skills is required for success.

You will likely be exposed to both planting and construction tasks in your first year on the job including:

Creation of Planting Beds
Building stone walls – limestone, boulder, etc.
Building patios out of natural stone and man-made pavers
Constructing Paths and Stairways
Fire Pit Construction

Applicants must be tobacco free in the workplace. Wages start at $15-$18/hr or more based on experience.

We provide uniforms and benefits. Generally, our work hours are 7:45-5:00, Monday through Friday. Overtime opportunities on Saturdays from time to time, but not regularly throughout the year.

Please call 515-981-1073 or

Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader

Ted Lare Design Build is looking for motivated, self-starters to fill an immediate position for a landscape maintenance crew leader. If you are looking to further your career, we are interested in forming a long term relationship with talented, hardworking individuals. This is a working supervisor position leading a crew of 2-3 people.

You will leading a maintenance crew responsible for all aspects of commercial and residential landscape maintenance. Routine tasks throughout the year will include tree trimming, shrub pruning, dead heading flowers, edging landscape beds, weeding, and mulching. In a typical day you may visit 1 to 3 properties and are responsible for keeping properties looking amazing for our clients. It can be a fast paced work environment as there is typically a lot to accomplish every week. We are looking reliable, hard-working individuals that do not mind getting their hands dirty and take pride in their workmanship.

Various tasks include:

Weeding and spraying for weeds
Mulching
Edging planting beds
Seasonal Annual Flower Plantings
Laying out annual plantings and interacting with clients on the job site
Pruning, Trimming, Dead-heading
Plant replacements and filling areas with new plants when needed

Applicants must be tobacco free in the workplace, have a valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record. We will run an MVR on all driving records.

Position starting at $16-20/hour or more based on experience. Applicants may qualify for a salary position with 2 months off in the winter, if skills and work ethic are exceptional.

We provide uniforms and benefits.

Please call 515-981-1073 or

Lawncare Chemical Applicator

Ted Lare Design Build is looking for a motivated, self-starter to fill an immediate position for a licensed chemical applicator. If you are looking to further your career, we are interested in forming a long term relationship with talented, hardworking individuals. This is a full time position we are looking to fill immediately for the upcoming season.

You will be responsible for a large portion of our properties across the Des Moines Metro area. You must be dependable and a good communicator, as clients often want to talk about routine issues with their lawn.

Applicants must be tobacco free in the workplace, have a valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record. We will run an MVR on all driving records.

Position starting at $18/hour or more based on experience. Applicants may qualify for a salary position with 2 months off in the winter, if skills and work ethic are exceptional.

We provide uniforms and benefits.

Please call 515-981-1073 or