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Tree Landscape Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Mowing Crew Member

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$15.25 - $18.75/hr

These services include tree care, landscaping design install and maintenance, interior plant design and maintenance, lawn care, holiday lights and decor, snow and ice management, and mulch. Our ...

Ground Specialist

Springville, IA · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Professional development training Our core purpose is to love people and pursue excellence in the tree care and landscaping industry. If this resonates with you, please apply here! www.arbormasters ...

Ground Specialist

Davenport, IA · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Professional development training Our core purpose is to love people and pursue excellence in the tree care and landscaping industry. If this resonates with you, please apply here! www.arbormasters ...

Heavy Equipment Operator

Johnston, IA · On-site

$43K - $55K/yr

Performs excavating, landscaping, grading and other preparatory earthwork Perform finish grading ... Perform various tree and shrub trimming and tree removal duties. Perform variety of tasks involved ...

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Tree Landscape information

What is the difference between Tree Landscape vs Tree Trimmer?

AspectTree LandscapeTree Trimmer
CertificationsArborist certification often preferredMay require safety and pruning certifications
Work EnvironmentDesigning and planning landscapes, including treesPruning, trimming, and maintaining trees
Industry UsageLandscape design, urban planningTree maintenance, pruning services
Common Search IntentLandscape design vs tree trimmingTree trimming vs landscape design

Tree Landscape professionals focus on designing and planning outdoor spaces, integrating trees into overall landscape plans. Tree Trimmers specialize in pruning, trimming, and maintaining trees to ensure health and safety. While both roles involve working with trees, Tree Landscape roles emphasize aesthetic and functional landscape design, whereas Tree Trimmers focus on tree health and safety through maintenance tasks.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a tree landscape professional?

To thrive as a Tree Landscape Professional, you need knowledge of horticulture, tree biology, and landscape design, often supported by relevant certifications or vocational training. Familiarity with landscaping tools, arborist equipment, and design software like AutoCAD is typically required. Attention to detail, strong communication, and problem-solving abilities help professionals collaborate with clients and teams effectively. These skills ensure safe, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing landscapes that meet client needs and environmental standards.

What is a tree landscape?

Tree landscapers are professionals who specialize in the design, planting, care, and maintenance of trees within residential, commercial, or public landscapes. Their responsibilities often include selecting appropriate tree species, planting, pruning, disease management, and sometimes removal of trees to enhance the beauty, health, and safety of outdoor spaces. They work closely with clients to create visually appealing and sustainable landscapes that complement the natural environment. Tree landscapers may also provide advice on tree health, soil conditions, and proper irrigation practices.

What are common challenges faced by professionals working in tree landscape roles, and how can they be managed?

Tree landscape professionals often encounter challenges such as working in diverse weather conditions, managing heavy and specialized equipment, and ensuring safety while working at heights or near power lines. Effective communication with clients and team members is also key, as project requirements and expectations can change. Staying up-to-date with best practices in plant health care, pest management, and landscape design helps address these challenges and ensures high-quality results. Continuous training and teamwork are essential for managing risks and delivering successful projects.
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What cities in Iowa are hiring for Tree Landscape jobs? Cities in Iowa with the most Tree Landscape job openings:
Infographic showing various Tree Landscape job openings in Iowa as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution.

Davenport - Lawn Care Technician / Specialist

Naturescape

Bettendorf, IA

$21 - $28/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago


Job description

Naturescape of Davenport, IA is seeking to hire a Lawn Care Specialist to provide our customers with outstanding services for their residential and commercial properties. Are you looking for a career in lawn and landscape care with a stable, family-owned business? Would you like to be a valued and respected member of a close-knit team? If so, look no further!

PAY & COMPENSATION


  • Starting Wage: $21/hr
  • Expected Average: $21/hr - $28/hr
  • Top Earners: Make an extra $15,000+ per year in performance bonuses alone!
  • Weekly Bonus Potential: Most specialists earn a bonus every single week
  • $750 bonus at 4 months if already have Core & 3T at time of hire

Already a Licensed Professional? Candidates who are fully licensed in the state of Iowa before their start date are eligible for a $750 bonus after 4 months of continuous employment with the company. To qualify, you must hold a Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification in categories Core and 3T (Turf Pest Control).

In addition, overtime opportunities are frequently available. We offer you either (or both!) of these opportunities because Naturescape believes in rewarding you for your successes and in giving you the opportunity to significantly improve your compensation through your efforts.

BENEFITS AT A GLANCE:

  • 401K with unheard of - 200% company match up to 6%, vested immediately
  • Keep your insurance all winter: Naturescape pays 100% of insurance benefits during any winter unemployment!
  • Become a manager in as little as one year, especially for those willing to relocate
  • Up to 3 weeks of PTO plus holidays starting in year one
  • Paid training; no lawn or landscape care experience required!
  • Generous benefits: health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance; HRA and HSA; and employee discounts
  • Snow removal and other winter work opportunities are available to most specialists
  • Typical annual raises
  • Military friendly, willing to work with current drill schedules
  • Full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees; flexible schedule
  • Independent work in the great outdoors

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A LAWN CARE SPECIALIST

Your primary responsibility is to be the face of our company in the field. You aren't just performing manual labor; you are managing a route and transforming landscapes across our service area. You will typically work 10-hour days, 4 days per week (with variations due to weather and customer needs). While most of the world is stuck behind a desk, your "office" changes daily. You'll navigate to residential and commercial properties, where you'll complete precision lawn care, lawn aeration, mowing, tree/shrub care and pruning, and mosquito control. You take pride in the "before and after," knowing that your work on a lawn and landscape directly enhances a customer's home and their pride in their property.

You are more than a technician; you are a consultant and a problem-solver. Because you work in a high-visibility role, you are the first person a customer sees when they have a question about their landscape. You use our provided training to assess lawn health and landscape needs, building a level of rapport that makes our customers feel like they have a "pro in the family." Whether you're explaining the benefits of aeration or discussing tree care, your ability to communicate clearly and kindly ensures our clients are happy, informed, and confident in the services you provide.

Adaptability is the heartbeat of this role. You are a specialist who moves with the seasons, ensuring our customers' properties are cared for year-round. When winter hits, you pivot to snow removal, ensuring our customers stay safe and mobile. This is a licensed specialist position, meaning you get to do the high-impact work of beautifying properties with the immediate need for state pesticide certifications.

Your most important responsibility is your own development. We don't expect you to walk in the door knowing the difference between species of turfgrass or the nuances of aeration timing-we expect you to be hungry to learn. You are part of a team that values "learning by doing." Whether you have previous experience as a general laborer, construction worker, landscaper, groundskeeper, or lawn mower, you bring a "can-do" attitude and a willingness to be coached. You are excited to grow your skills alongside a company that is excited to invest in your future.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Valid driver's license and good driving record
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs
  • Motivated with a desire to learn

Not sure if you're qualified? Relax! No lawn care or landscape experience is required, and we provide paid training! Are you passionate about working outdoors and helping people? If so, you could be perfect for this lawn and landscape position!

ABOUT NATURESCAPE

Naturescape is a family-owned company that is 100% committed to making our customers happy with our lawn and landscape care. Since our humble beginnings in Appleton, WI in 1986, we have been committed to providing the highest quality service, guaranteeing satisfaction, and offering very affordable prices. Because of these continued commitments, we have grown and now have 38 locations around the Midwest and South.

We know that we owe this success to our outstanding team. We care about employee satisfaction and want you to love your job. Here at Naturescape, we have a team culture where management is always willing to train and take the time to help you succeed.

For the benefit of our employees, customers, and anyone who interacts with Naturescape, we are proud to be a drug-free workplace and provide safe and healthy working conditions at all of our branches.

HERE'S WHAT OUR EMPLOYEES LOVE ABOUT WORKING AT NATURESCAPE

"Management is team-oriented and genuinely interested in employees, team environment is positively reinforced and overall a great place to be."

"Everyone has made an effort in training me. People actually care about me and my family, along with things we are involved in."

"The incentive system is very motivating and makes the job more fun."

"Naturescape is an awesome company to work for . . . very generous and have always been very caring and understanding. I am happy to have chosen Naturescape for my career."

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

Our application takes just 3 minutes and is mobile-friendly. No resume? No problem. Apply today and grow with us!

Come Grow With Us!