Over the years, we’ve intentionally created a friendly, supportive work environment where our team members are encouraged to share their ideas and concerns. We support your professional growth with landscaping jobs that give you the tools, training, and opportunities you need to advance your skills and your career. Better View Landscapes is truly a close-knit family of professionals with a common goal: create beautiful outdoor spaces for our clients to enjoy. This is why it’s great to work with us:

True Passion for the Green Industry

We love what we do, and it shows. We’re actively growing our company to create more opportunities for our employees and our clients. You’ll get to work with state-of-the-art equipment as you explore and develop your own passion for landscaping.

A Learning Atmosphere

Our employees share their knowledge and look to learn from others. When you get started with us, you’ll follow our 30/60/90-day onboarding program to ensure you understand our expectations for quality and safety to give you the confidence to do your job well. You’ll have the opportunity to pursue paid training through UMass Extension’s Green School, green industry lectures, ICPI, and more. Our five-year career path takes you from field staff to crew lead, crew manager, and in-field divisional manager.

Work/Life Balance

We value your time, and we know that you have a rich life outside the workplace. Our typical day runs from 7:00am to 3:30 or 4:00pm, and we rarely work weekends (with exceptions for snow removal and some fall clean-up). You’ll receive paid holidays and sick time so you can take care of yourself and spend time with your loved ones.

Explore Our Available Landscaping Jobs

We’re currently hiring for the following positions. Our landscaping jobs are full-time from spring through the end of fall, with the option of being on-call throughout the winter for snow removal. Applicants who are interested in full-season work are preferred. Check back soon for more opportunities.

Lead Landscape Gardener

Love Gardening? Ready to Lead? Join a Company That Values Your Passion AND Your Expertise

At Better View Landscapes, we don’t just care for gardens—we care deeply about the people who tend them. We’re a growing, tight-knit team in the heart of the Pioneer Valley, known for our beautiful properties, loyal client base, and the respect we show our crew. If you’re a skilled gardener looking for more than just a job—a place to grow—this role is for you.

What Makes Us Different? Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • We Invest in You: From professional uniforms and safety gear to spring bonuses and team celebrations, we believe in starting every season strong and showing appreciation year-round.
  • Grow Your Career: Want to design beds, lead a team, and work directly with clients? This is a leadership role with opportunities to grow into garden design, training, and account management.
  • Not Just a Number: You’ll be trusted with real responsibility, encouraged to share your ideas, and recognized for your experience.
  • Help Us Be the Best: Our gardens are high-end, high-touch, and cared for by a team that takes pride in their craft. We’re looking for someone who can raise the bar—leading by example, sharing knowledge, and helping our team deliver at the highest level.
  • Tools and Training Provided: We equip our team with the right tools, fresh uniforms, a stocked fridge in the shop, and access to ongoing training and certifications.
  • Team Culture You Can Feel: We’re friendly, organized, and respectful—with a deep love for gardens and the people who care for them.

Your Role as Lead Landscape Gardener

As a lead gardener, you’ll bring your experience and plant knowledge to the field each day, guiding a team and maintaining some of the area’s most beautiful properties. You’ll work hand-in-hand with our Maintenance Manager to deliver exceptional care—and inspire your team to do the same.

Responsibilities include:

  • Leading and mentoring our garden crew using best horticultural practices
  • Working with clients to suggest and install small garden enhancements
  • Managing seasonal care including pruning, planting, weeding, and cleanups
  • Identifying pest, disease, or plant health issues and solving them proactively
  • Building trusted relationships with our clients by consistently showing up, communicating clearly, and delivering results
  • Operating in all weather conditions—because the gardens don’t stop when it rains

What We’re Looking For

  • 2+ years of hands-on gardening or landscaping experience
  • Strong plant ID skills and knowledge of New England horticulture
  • A passion for gardens and mentoring others
  • Excellent communication and a client-first mindset
  • Ability to lift 60+ lbs and handle physically demanding work
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
  • Bonus if you have experience upselling enhancements or doing small garden design

What’s In It for You

  • Hourly Pay: $24–$32/hour based on experience
  • Commissions: Earn bonuses on client-approved garden enhancements
  • Benefits Package:
    • Health and dental insurance
    • 401(k) with company match
    • Paid holidays, vacation, and PTO
    • Company vehicle and phone
    • Paid training and certifications
    • Uniforms, safety gear, and all necessary tools
    • A stocked fridge and a team that supports one another

Apply Today

If you’re ready to take your love of gardens to the next level—and want to work with a company that sees and supports you—apply today. At Better View Landscapes, your passion, leadership, and plant knowledge will be celebrated every step of the way.

Let’s grow something beautiful together.

Location: Hadley, MA
 Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
 Pay Range: $24.00 – $32.00/hour + Enhancement Commission Opportunities

Apply Today!

Do you enjoy taking ownership of your work and leading a team by example?

 

Are you looking for a role that offers more freedom and responsibility, while still being supported by a great team?

 

Do you have a keen eye for detail and pride yourself on delivering high-quality work every time?

If you answered yes to these questions, you may be a great fit for our Lawn Care Crew Leader position!

Why You Should Join Better View Landscapes:

  • Leadership and Independence: You’ll be responsible for leading your own crew, managing daily operations, and ensuring every lawn is mowed to perfection each week. You’ll have the autonomy to make decisions while ensuring the highest level of care and quality.
  • Competitive Pay: Earn $23-$29 per hour, based on experience, with a full benefits package, including health and dental insurance, 401(k), and productivity bonuses.
  • Work Schedule Flexibility: While the goal is to complete lawns each week, we understand that weather can be unpredictable. Our schedule can be adjusted to accommodate for delays, and some Saturdays may be required during peak seasons or when the weather doesn’t cooperate.
  • Growth Opportunities: At Better View Landscapes, we believe in investing in our team. You’ll have access to paid training, industry seminars, and opportunities for career development.
  • $500 Signing Bonus: Receive a $500 signing bonus after completing 90 days of successful employment with us!

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Leading Your Crew: Oversee daily operations, ensuring that every lawn is completed each week according to our high standards. Your leadership will guide your team to consistently meet deadlines.
  • Managing Schedule Flexibility: Adjust work schedules as needed to complete weekly lawn care, including the possibility of overtime when the season requires. Some Saturday work may be required during peak seasons or when weather delays occur.
  • Mastering Lawn Care Equipment: Safely and efficiently operate a variety of lawn care equipment and ensure it’s well-maintained for optimal performance.
  • Owning Lawn Quality: Take full responsibility for lawn health and quality, addressing any issues and reporting them to management as needed.
  • Exceeding Client Expectations: Deliver results that exceed client expectations, ensuring that all jobs are done right and on time.

We Need You If You Have:

  • Leadership Skills: You know how to lead by example, keep your team motivated, and achieve quality results.
  • Attention to Detail: You take pride in your work and ensure every lawn is mowed and maintained to the highest standards.
  • Strong Communication: You can communicate effectively with your team, clients, and management to ensure smooth operations and client satisfaction
  • Flexibility and Adaptability: You’re willing to adjust work schedules as necessary, including possible Saturday work during peak seasons or when weather delays occur.
  • A Positive Attitude: You bring energy and pride to your work every day, creating a productive and positive atmosphere for your team.

Bonus Skills:

  • MA Pesticide Applicator’s License (not required but a plus)

What’s In It For You?

  • 40 Hours a Week (with Overtime as Needed): A stable full-time position with a flexible schedule that may include occasional Saturday work to meet deadlines, especially during busy or unpredictable weather periods.
  • Competitive Pay: Earn $23-$29 per hour based on experience, with opportunities for overtime and productivity bonuses.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Health/dental insurance, 401(k), and more, with opportunities for growth within the company.
  • Learning and Development: Paid training programs, access to industry seminars, and clear paths for career advancement.

$500 Signing Bonus: Earn a $500 signing bonus after successfully completing 90 days with us!

Are you someone who could describe yourself as a “green thumb”?
Do your values align with our core values: Vision, Integrity, Empowered, and Work/Life Fulfillment?
Do you enjoy working with your hands and creating beautiful results?
Do you like working independently and as a part of a team?

If so, Better View Landscapes may have a place for you and your talents!

Better View Landscapes is hiring for entry-level positions across all 3 of our divisions — garden maintenance, lawn care, and landscape construction.  Utilize your experience and knowledge, along with simple hand tools, powered equipment, and your own “person power”.   We provide on-the-job training, as well as other paid educational opportunities (available after 90 days of service) such as certifications, workshops, college courses, and licensing.

To succeed in this role, you should be physically fit and able to operate small machinery. The ideal candidate will be friendly, professional, and possess a desire to learn and build skills in the field. This candidate must be self-motivated and able to work independently as well as able to collaborate with others on the team.

Positions are full-time from Spring thru the end of Fall, with the option of being on-call throughout the winter for snow removal.  Applicants who are interested in full-season work are preferred.

Responsibilities:

Landscape/Garden Maintenance 

  • Caring for residential and commercial client landscapes
  • Assist in the creation of new or the renovation of existing landscape beds
  • Digging, tilling, and preparing the soil for planting
  • Installation of plant material
  • Caring for the perennials, grasses, shrubs
  • Weeding
  • Identify and manage garden/landscape pests by natural or chemical methods
  • Pruning, shearing of landscape plants
  • Spring/Fall clean-ups
  • Work with hand tools and basic light machinery such as powered edgers and leaf blowers

Lawn Care

  • Mowing and trimming client lawns weekly
  • Assist in machine care and routine maintenance
  • Lawn installations and repairs
  • Spring/Fall clean-ups
  • Work with hand tools and basic light machinery such as powered edgers and leaf blowers
  • Assist with other divisions as needed

Landscape Construction

  • Assist in the building of outdoor living spaces using natural stone and pavers
  • Assist with the installation and maintenance of irrigation systems
  • Assist in machine care and routine maintenance
  • Operation of dump trucks, skid steers, mini-excavator, and other construction equipment (MA hoisting license req.)
  • Assist with other divisions as needed

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Friendly personality with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Work effectively and efficiently, able to follow directions
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Willingness/ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, with a positive attitude
  • Clean and professional appearance
  • Punctual and dependable
  • Ability to lift 60+ lbs consistently
  • Available to work a varied schedule (including occasional Saturdays)
  • Stand and bend for 8 hours or more a day
  • A commitment to the safe operation of each work task
  • Must pass DOT physical requirements
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
  • Provide your own steel-toe footwear

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Starting at$18.00 to $30.00 /hour,  based on experience, licensing/certifications, and skill set.

Benefits: competitive pay, paid sick time (after 90 days), 401K, free drinks (company fridge fully stocked), safety gear, company smartphones for supervisor positions, uniforms, training, and a good, friendly working environment with guidance from industry experts (our team leads have been with the company 2-10+ yrs).

Apply Today!

Do you like creating and building things?
Are you a problem solver?
Are you skilled with industry-specific equipment?

Here at Better View Landscapes, our teams create interesting, functional, and beautiful residential outdoor living spaces utilizing top-of-the-line and state-of-the-art equipment.  Not only do we invest in great equipment we invest in our team members as well by offering educational opportunities bit our in-house training and by sending our team members to industry training and seminars throughout the year. 

We value your time and respect that work-life balance by seldomly working weekends. We know that you want to have your off time to spend with family, friends or just have some time to yourself. 

Better View is a great place to work and we have many other great benefits that go beyond the standard health, dental, 401k, etc. (which we offer) and they include:

  • A Company refrigerator and cabinet that is STOCKED with your favorite drinks and snack (free of course) 
  • A Fun supportive friendly environment
  • Paid Sick time
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Training and Professional Development Opportunities in the Off-Season

Our Hardscape projects often include a combination of:

  • Natural and native stone (such as Goshen stone) and paver patios and walkways
  • Lite masonry or interlocking retaining walls
  • Outdoor kitchens
  • Fire pits & outdoor fireplaces
  • Installation of irrigation
  • Outdoor low voltage lighting 

The Hardscape Foreman position requires:

  • Knowledge of and experience operating an excavator, skid steer loader, cut-off saw, and other industry-specific machines. 
  • Clean driving record of at least 3 years 
  • Masonry experience, construction experience
  • Positive can-do attitude, a good sense of humor, and the desire to teach

Licensing:

  • Drivers License (Required)

Bonus Points:

  • CDL A
  • Hoisting (Preferred) but will train you and get you certified

Compensation

$35,000 – $61,000 (includes benefits) based on experience and licensing.

Hours

Hours fluctuate seasonally: 7 am-3:30 pm (peak season) with occasional OT, and some Saturdays required. Must be available on an on-call basis during the snow season. 

Apply Today!

Ever given a thought to landscaping as a profession?

If you’ve been on the fence, let Better View Landscapes be your stepping stone into this vibrant world.

Why Us?

  • Showcase Your Skills: Use this platform to demonstrate your passion for top-notch work. Many who’ve started here during our seasonal phase have found themselves fulfilling year-round positions.
  • Intro to Landscaping: This is a golden opportunity to see if landscaping is your cup of tea. Or should we say, your type of terrain?
  • Training at its Best: New to the game? Don’t sweat it. We provide comprehensive on-the-job training to get you started on the right foot… or root!
  • Team Spirit: Beyond just plants and tools, we’re a team that’s committed to growth—both of landscapes and of each other.

Current Openings: We have Summer seasonal Landscape Team Member positions available (great for College Students), and if winter’s chill doesn’t bother you anyway, there’s snow removal work up for grabs too.

Are you a college student looking for summer work?

Do you want to learn about landscaping?

Do you love being outdoors?

Better View Landscapes is looking for an outgoing and friendly seasonal assistant (great for College Students) who wants to learn and have fun all while assisting in creating/maintaining our customers’ landscapes.

This is a seasonal position starting May 15th and ending August 15th. This role assists in all general landscaping tasks such as weeding, bed edging, dead-heading, pruning, mulching, planting installation, and assisting our Mowing and construction teams when extra help is needed.

Here at Better View Landscapes, we value our employees and their efforts. We have new and well-maintained equipment that ensures you are not frustrated with breakdowns that impede your ability to effectively complete your work and that are safe to operate. We value your time and seldom work weekends as we want your efforts here at work to support your passions and values outside of work.

Our Summer Seasonal Staff enjoy the following benefits:
🌟 On-board with industry veterans – Our team leads have a rich experience of 2-10+ years.
🌟 Think beyond Summer! Stay on-call for potential winter snow service work.
🌟 Flexible schedules tailored for students.
🌟 Starting salary of $18.00 to $20.00/hour – depending on your skills and credentials.
🌟 Awesome perks: Free drinks & snacks (hello, fully stocked company fridge!), top-notch safety gear, cool company uniforms, and comprehensive training.

What we seek:
✅ Friendly and professional demeanor
✅ A go-getter attitude – eager to learn and adapt
✅ Ability to work harmoniously in a team or independently
✅ Good communication skills
✅ Valid driver’s license with a clean slate
✅ Willingness to be outdoors, come rain or shine!
✅ Steel-toe footwear (BYO)

Are you available, dedicated, and looking to earn while you learn? Let’s shape your practical know-how, and also, make those bank accounts happy!

Apply Today!

Fill out our application form by clicking the apply today button below.

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Apply Today to Work With an Established Local Company

If you’re excited about working on some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Pioneer Valley, improving property values, and contributing to a higher quality of life for our clients, we’d love to hear from you. Explore your outdoor interests as you develop your career with paid training, peer-to-peer learning and support, and a clear path to advancement. 

Our company culture is based on these core values:

  • V – Vision: Know where we are going and utilize your talents and expertise to achieve the goals that support that Vision professionally and personally. 
  • I – Integrity: Say what we do and do what we say. 
  • E – Empowerment: Allow you to be you and express your passion, knowledge, and creativity in all that you do. 
  • W – Work/Life Fulfillment: Cultivate a place where ideas are shared and people are treated with mutual respect. Enjoy working with others and helping our clients realize their landscape goals. Gain fulfillment by learning and enriching your passion for the green industry. 

If that resonates with you, we hope you’ll apply to join our team. Fill out our application form, and we’ll be in touch to discuss the next steps. We look forward to meeting you.

Join a Passionate Team That Values Ongoing Training and Work/Life Balance

Better View Landscapes strives to increase the beauty and value of every property we work on. We design, install, and maintain a variety of commercial and residential landscapes in Northampton, Massachusetts, and our vision is to be recognized by our clients, team members, and industry experts as the best landscaping company in the Pioneer Valley. Our services include outdoor living design and construction, landscape maintenance, lawn care and renovation, gutter cleaning, snow removal, garden bed care, and more.

With more than 25 years of experience, we have an in-depth understanding of the local building regulations, soil, and climate. Because we offer competitive pay, a variety of benefits, and ongoing training, many of our employees have been with us for years, and that experience and commitment shine through in every project we complete.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking to hire landscaping professionals who are truly passionate about outdoor living and creating great experiences for our clients. In exchange for your reliability and hard work, we offer higher-than-average pay, extensive training and onboarding, a clear career path, and a supportive work environment where your personal life is valued and respected. Take a closer look at our landscaping jobs in Northampton, Massachusetts, and throughout the area, and apply today.

Enjoy Extensive Employee Benefits

At Better View Landscapes, we want to create a great place to work. This includes a variety of benefits to ensure opportunity, comfort, and fun for our team.

  • Competitive pay with direct deposit
  • Paid training, certifications, and professional development
  • Paid sick time after 90 days
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Paid travel time to and from job sites
  • Productivity-based incentives
  • 401k
  • A clear career path
  • Uniforms and safety gear
  • Company smartphones for supervisor positions
  • State-of-the-art, well-maintained tools and equipment
  • Fully-stocked company fridge with drinks and snacks (we’ll ask for your favorites to make sure we have them on hand)
  • Team breakfasts, events, and holiday parties

Meet Our Owner: 25 Years Of Dedicated Service

In 1995, Tory Chlanda established a lawn mowing service with his high school buddy, Lawn Jockey, Inc. which is now renamed Better View Landscapes. With significant growth over the past two decades, Tory’s aim has remained the same: to provide superior landscaping products with integrity and outstanding customer service. Throughout college, Tory worked tirelessly to expand the company while pursuing a business degree and studying with Master Landscape Designer Gordon Fletcher-Howell. Tory’s desire to learn as much as possible about landscaping led him across the globe, where he studied horticulture and gained critical hands-on experience in landscape design and installation.

After 25 years in business, Tory decided to change the company name from Lawn Jockey to Better View Landscapes, to better express the full range of services offered by the company and that aligned with the company’s mission and goals. Although the name has changed, the company’s mission of creating better views for the homeowners and commercial properties around the Pioneer Valley continues. With more than two decades of experience serving the Northampton area, Better View Landscapes has earned a reputation for premium landscape design, installation, and maintenance second to none. It is our goal to continue to beautify the Pioneer Valley and surrounding neighborhoods with enduring landscapes that stand the test of time.

For more about our company’s history and mission, visit our About Page.

Our Landscaping Jobs Will Take You Throughout the Northampton, MA, Area

After more than 25 years of servicing New England properties, we have a thorough understanding of the area’s unique climate, soils, and moisture, as well as comprehensive horticultural knowledge of local plant life. We are proud to provide exceptional landscape design, installation, and maintenance services to loyal customers in and around the Pioneer Valley. Our extensive service area includes:

Northampton | Amherst | Hadley | South Hadley | Florence | Belchertown | Pelham | Easthampton | Sunderland

Design-build services only (maintenance coming soon):

Longmeadow | East Longmeadow

Don’t see your neighborhood? Visit our Service Area page for more details, or contact our office to request service in your area.

Apply Today and Start a Fulfilling Career in Landscaping

To get started, fill out our application form here or apply on Indeed. We’ll reach out to schedule a phone call to get to know you better. If we both believe you’d be a good fit, we’ll schedule an in-person interview. 

If you don’t see the right position for you but feel you have some skills that might be an asset to working with us – contact us! Otherwise, check back soon. We’ll be adding more landscaping jobs as we grow to better serve our clients in the Pioneer Valley.

Apply Today!