Why work at Vandenberg?
At Vandenberg, we want you to have a career in landscaping, not just a job. Our team has grown through the years because we make sure to give you the space to learn and grow. Once you’re a team member, we’ll give you clear pathways to advance and succeed. And the benefits don’t stop there.
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Keep yourself and your family healthy.
Health & dental insurance is available after your first three months of work.
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Join us at company events.
Whether a summertime barbecue, a team retreat to Whistler, a Christmas party or the activities in between, we have fun when the work is done for the day.
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Use new equipment.
Our equipment is upgraded each year and routinely serviced.
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Don’t pay for uniforms.
Stay sharp in your own set of Vandenberg uniforms.
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Work consistent shifts.
Work consistent, eight-hour shifts. And if you work longer, earn extra with paid overtime.
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Get lots of room to grow.
If there’s a skill you want to learn or a class you want to take, we’ll foot the bill.
Our Mission
To improve the way people experience landscape services.
Our mission statement is the guiding purpose of our organization, expressing why we exist and what we hope to achieve.
Our Vision
Our vision describes what the world can look like if we follow our mission.
When our mission is carried out, we see…
- More thoughtful designs.
- A more professional landscaping experience.
- Our clients feeling confident during the construction process.
- Less delays and no cost overruns.
- Our clients enjoying spaces they can truly call their own.
- Our clients spending more time outside.
- Our team feeling inspired and empowered.
Our Team Values
Get motivated!
The team you join is motivated and inspired by these four core values.
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Respect
We want to create the best experience for clients who are looking for a landscape.
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Ambition
We want to take risks and grow, creating opportunities for others while we do so.
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Starting with Why
We want to dig a little deeper, so that our clients feel heard, understood and cared for.
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Gratitude
We want to be motivated by thankfulness, appreciating every opportunity our clients give us.
Career Paths
See how you can grow.
Every job is part of a path where you grow as a person and as a professional. Discover how yours can become a career!
Life at Vandenberg
Take a peek at life on the job.
Open Positions
Don’t see a position for you?
We’re always on the lookout for talented people to join our team. Use the form below to submit your resume and we’ll contact you if you’ve been selected for an interview.
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Career Path: Carpentry
Team Member
Team Member
Team Members play a key role in supporting our carpentry crew. Tasks include cutting & measuring materials, using power tools, framing and installing wooden structures. This is an ideal starting position where you'll learn about all aspects of carpentry.Education:
- On-job
Experience:
- 0 years
Benefits:
- Benefits after three months with the company
Carpentry Lead Hand
Carpentry Lead Hand
As you grow, the next step up is Carpentry Lead Hand. Your tasks are similar to team member tasks, but you'll also oversee and lead a crew. Part of that leading involves making sure your crew carries out their work technically, ethically and on time.Education:
- On-job
Experience:
- 1 year
Benefits:
- Health
- Dental
- Uniform
Apprentice
Apprentice
Take part in the day-to-day of the entire carpentry process for projects of all sizes. The best part? You'll get an education at the same time. Approximately 80% of your training will happen on-the-job with the other 20% done in school over two 12-week winter semesters. The skills you learn in class can be put to use on-site and to help teach other team members.Education:
- In-school training / On-job
Experience:
- 2 years
Benefits:
- Health
- Dental
- Uniform
Carpentry Foreman
Carpentry Foreman
As a Carpentry Foreman, you're responsible for projects finishing on-time and on-budget — something you'll work closely with the Project Manager on. An eye for details is critical here, but we're confident you'll have gained these skills in the years on the job-site leading up to it. Tasks include submitting timesheets, monitoring crew activities and keeping track of materials used.Education:
- On-job
Experience:
- 4 years
Benefits:
- Health
- Dental
- Uniform
- Phone
Career Path: Landscape Construction
Team Member
Team Member
Team Members play a key role in supporting our construction crew. Tasks include getting job sites ready, operating equipment, installing hardscapes, plants, laying sod and moving materials on and off site. This is an ideal starting position where you'll learn about all aspects of landscape construction.Education:
- On-job
Experience:
- 0 years
Benefits:
- Benefits after three months with the company
Landscape Lead Hand
Landscape Lead Hand
As you grow, the next step up is Lead Hand. Your tasks are similar to team member tasks, but you'll also oversee and lead a crew. Part of that leading involves making sure your crew carries out their work technically, ethically and on time.Education:
- On-job
Certificates:
- Class 3 License
Experience:
- 1 year
Benefits:
- Health
- Dental
- Uniform
Apprentice
Apprentice
Take part in the day-to-day of the entire landscape construction process for projects of all sizes. The best part? You'll get an education at the same time. Approximately 80% of your training will happen on-the-job with the other 20% done in school over two 12-week winter semesters. The skills you learn in class can be put to use on-site and to help teach other team members.Education:
- In-school training / On-job
Certificates:
- Class 3 License
Experience:
- 2 years
Benefits:
- Health
- Dental
- Uniform
Landscape Foreman
Landscape Foreman
As a Foreman, you're responsible for projects finishing on-time and on-budget — something you'll work closely with the Project Manager on. An eye for details is critical here, but we're confident you'll have gained these skills in the years on the job-site leading up to it. Tasks include submitting timesheets, monitoring crew activities and keeping track of materials used.Education:
- On-job
Certificates:
- Class 3 License
Experience:
- 5 years
Benefits:
- Health
- Dental
- Uniform
- Phone
- Company vehicle
Project Manager
Project Manager
Project Managers oversee every landscape construction project from start to finish. Tp thrive in this role, you'll need to know what goes into every aspect of landscape construction — from hardscaping, to softscaping and specialized trades like carpentry and masonry. Multi-tasking, an eye for details and punctuality to get tasks finished on time are musts. You'll also be resonsible for leading, teaching and coaching foremen, team members and other subcontractors involved in projects. Effective communication with designers, clients, sales consultants, suppliers, and co-workers is crucial.Education:
- 10+ years of on-the-job experience
Certificates:
- Class 3 License
Experience:
- 10 years
Benefits:
- Health
- Dental
- Uniform
- Phone
- Company vehicle
Career Path: Stone Masonry
Team Member
Team Member
Team Members play a key role in supporting our masonry crew. Tasks include mixing mortar, cutting brick & stone, moving materials on and off site and helping maintain and clean, safe job site. This is an ideal starting position where you'll learn about all aspects of stone masonry.Education:
- On-job
Experience:
- 0 years
Benefits:
- Benefits after three months with the company
Masonry Lead Hand
Masonry Lead Hand
As you grow, the next step up is Masonry Lead Hand. Your tasks are similar to team member tasks, but you'll also oversee and lead a crew. Part of that leading involves making sure your crew carries out their work technically, ethically and on time.Education:
- On-job
Experience:
- 1 year
Benefits:
- Health
- Dental
- Uniform
Apprentice
Apprentice
Take part in the day-to-day of the entire stone masonry process for projects of all sizes. The best part? You'll get an education at the same time. Approximately 80% of your training will happen on-the-job with the other 20% done in school over two 12-week winter semesters. The skills you learn in class can be put to use on-site and to help teach other team members.Education:
- In-school training / On-job
Experience:
- 2 years
Benefits:
- Health
- Dental
- Uniform
Masonry Foreman
Masonry Foreman
As a Masonry Foreman, you're responsible for projects finishing on-time and on-budget — something you'll work closely with the Project Manager on. An eye for details is critical here, but we're confident you'll have gained these skills in the years on the job-site leading up to it. Tasks include submitting timesheets, monitoring crew activities and keeping track of materials used.Education:
- On-job
Experience:
- 4 years
Benefits:
- Health
- Dental
- Uniform
- Phone