Good Work, Good Team, Good Future
Build a Career With a Team That Takes Work Seriously
GLC Landscaping & Pools is a landscaping company based in Flat Rock, MI, offering landscaping jobs and career opportunities for professionals across Downriver & Southeast Michigan.
If you are looking for job openings with a team that shows up, does the work right, and treats people with respect, GLC is worth a closer look.
This Is Not a Seasonal Side Job
GLC is built around a full-time, in-house professional team
That means stable employment, clear expectations, and the kind of work environment where skilled people can grow. If you have been burned by companies that treat their crews as temporary labor, GLC operates differently.
Every person on the GLC team has a defined role, a clear point of contact, and the support of a leadership team that is invested in doing things right. The work is demanding and the standards are high. That is exactly why the people who fit here stay.
What GLC Offers
Stable, Full-Time Employment
GLC is not a revolving door of seasonal hires. Team members are brought on to stay, with consistent work throughout the year.
Clear Expectations From Day One
You will know what your role is, what is expected of you, and who to go to with questions. No guesswork, no chaos.
A Professional Work Environment
GLC operates with structure, defined systems, and a leadership team that is hands-on and accountable. The job site reflects that.
Work You Can Be Proud Of
GLC builds large-scale outdoor living projects, fiberglass pools, and premium hardscape installations. The work is visible, meaningful, and built to last.
Room to Grow
GLC is a growing company with a strong reputation in Southeast Michigan. Team members who perform have opportunities to take on more responsibility over time.
Who We Are Looking For
GLC hires people who take pride in their work, show up on time, and hold themselves to a high standard. Experience in landscaping, hardscape, construction, or outdoor living is a plus, but the right attitude and work ethic matter just as much.
Current areas of need include:
Hardscape and Paver Foreman
Fleet & Equipment Mechanic Apprentice
Project Support and Site Coordination
If you do not see your role listed, reach out anyway. GLC is always open to hearing from motivated, reliable people who want to be part of a professional team.
Hardscape Construction Foreman
Flat Rock, MI | Full-Time | Premium pay starting at $28.00 to $38.00 per hour
Do you have five or more years of experience in hardscape installation? Can you read basic plans, operate equipment, and love a challenge? GLC Landscaping & Pools is looking for an experienced hardscape foreman to run an experienced hardscape crew across Downriver and Southeast Michigan.
This is a hands-on role. You will run the crew and build alongside them.
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Leading the crew
Actively lead and take part in the daily construction work, managing the execution of landscape and hardscape projects from start to finish
Work daily in the field while supervising, coordinating, and scheduling a landscape construction crew of one to four employees
Delegate tasks appropriately while staying hands-on through all phases of installation
Lead by example, mentoring and training crew members to company standards and best practices
Planning and coordination
Plan and coordinate labor needs, equipment usage, and material deliveries, working alongside the crew to meet project schedules and deadlines
Assist with jobsite preparation before a project starts, including layout, material staging, and equipment setup
Coordinate with subcontractors on site and actively monitor quality, efficiency, and timelines
Complete and submit daily field paperwork, including site logs, crew reports, equipment inspections, attendance tracking, and time-and-material summaries
Communicate professionally and courteously with customers while representing GLC on site
Hands-on construction
Install and assist in the construction of hardscape and landscape features including walkways, patios, fences, decks, posts, and related structures
Operate tools and equipment daily, including skid steers, excavators, laser levels, masonry tools, shovels, and hand tools
Read, interpret, and execute work from blueprints, structural drawings, and specifications, both personally and through crew direction
Safety and site standards
Maintain direct responsibility for jobsite safety, quality, and productivity through active participation and oversight
Ensure all work is performed safely and efficiently, with strict adherence to PPE requirements and safety protocols
Enforce and work in compliance with all local, state, and company health and safety regulations
Enforce company standards for cleanliness, organization, and care of trucks, trailers, equipment, jobsites, and shop and yard areas
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Experience
A minimum of five years of experience in the landscape and construction industry
Extensive experience installing brick paver patios, along with natural stone, retaining walls, and steps (required)
Proven ability to lead, train, and mentor hardscape and landscape crew members
Knowledge of specific materials, ICPI install methods, tools, and equipment required across landscape and construction practices
Equipment and credentials
A valid driver's license and MDOT medical card, with a clean driving record (required)
Experience operating heavy construction equipment and masonry tools, with the ability to perform basic equipment maintenance
Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
Strong skills in reading and executing landscape plans, blueprints, and job documents
How you work
Effective verbal and written communication
Time management skills and the ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
The ability to speak, read, and write English. GLC offers a bilingual pay differential to candidates who are fluent in English and Spanish
Willingness to carry and use a smart phone or data-enabled device for communication and reporting
A professional, customer-focused demeanor while representing the company on job sites
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This is physical, outdoor work.
Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small engine equipment, heavy equipment, and materials
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
Ability to work in a fast paced environment, where excellent stamina is required
Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis
Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold
Flexible working hours, including occasional weekend work
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Premium pay, starting hourly wage of $28.00 to $38.00
Bilingual pay differential for candidates fluent in English and Spanish
Weekly direct deposit pay
Overtime hours
Health benefit packages available
Retirement benefit with match
Paid time off
Production bonuses
Continuing education opportunities
Company sponsored industry certifications
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GLC is owner-led and built around a full-time, in-house professional team. Gino and Eileen Lucia are involved in the business day to day, and the leadership team is present on the work.
GLC builds large-scale outdoor living projects, fiberglass pools, and premium hardscape installations across Southeast Michigan. The work is visible, and it is built to last. The standards are high, and so is the support behind them.
GLC is growing, and people who perform here take on more.
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Fill out the application form and select Hardscape Construction Foreman as your desired position. Attach your resume if you have one. If you have questions first, call the office at 734-805-9182.
Landscape Design Intern
Flat Rock, MI | Full-Time | $23.00 to $28.00 per hour, based on experience
Coursework stops at the render. Real projects do not.
GLC Landscaping & Pools is an award-winning design-build firm in Flat Rock. As our landscape design intern, you will draw 2D and 3D plans for active residential and commercial projects, take measurements in the field, and follow your work from concept to estimate to construction, with coaching from experienced designers and project managers.
Start building what you draw.
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Design and drafting
Complete landscape design work in the office, including 2D layouts, concept plans, and construction-ready designs
Build 3D models and renderings for client presentations
Work with design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Uvision 3D Landscape Creator, or similar programs
Research and site work
Assist with site analysis, grading considerations, plant selection, and material research
Conduct field measurements and site visits to gather accurate data and better understand site conditions
Learning how it gets built
Collaborate with the sales, production, and field teams so designs are buildable and aligned with client expectations
Take part in internal design reviews and team brainstorming sessions
Learn how weather, soils, drainage, and the Southeast Michigan climate shape real design decisions
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Education and local knowledge
Current enrollment in an accredited landscape design, landscape architecture, or horticulture program
An understanding of landscape and native plants in the Midwest
Local to Southeast Michigan and familiar with its climate, soils, and plant material
Skills and credentials
Experience or coursework with 2D and 3D design and modeling software, with Uvision 3D Landscape Creator preferred
Strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills
A valid driver's license
How you work
Comfortable working in both an office setting and on active job sites
A strong interest in residential landscape design, outdoor living spaces, and construction
A collaborative, good-natured approach and a willingness to learn and take feedback
Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
A portfolio or examples of school and project work are encouraged, but not required.
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$23.00 to $28.00 per hour, based on experience
Bonus structure based on contribution and performance
Flexible schedule
On-the-job training
Opportunity for growth and career development
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GLC is an award-winning design-build firm and a growing one, owner-led by Gino and Eileen Lucia, who are involved in the business day to day.
For a designer starting out, that access matters. Designers, project managers, and production teams work together here, so the same company that draws the plan is the one that installs it. You get to walk the site, watch the build, and learn what holds up.
GLC's goal is to bring someone in with proper coaching and mentorship, and to give them the chance to grow with a company shaping the future of landscape design and construction in the region.
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Fill out the application form and select Landscape Design Intern as your desired position. Attach your resume, and include a link to a portfolio or examples of school and project work if you have them. If you have questions first, call the office at 734-805-9182.
Landscape Designer & Project Manager
Hybrid, design from home with in-person meetings at the GLC office in Flat Rock, MI | Full-Time, direct hire | $65,000 base plus commission
A design is only as good as the crew that builds it.
GLC Landscaping & Pools is hiring a landscape designer and project manager. This role covers the full arc of a project. You design it, you sell it, and you stay with it through completion.
You will meet with pre-qualified customers, create custom designs for projects large and small, work with the estimating team on quotes, and then act as the client's point of contact while the crews build it.
Put your name on the design and on the finished job.
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Design and client engagement
Create custom landscape designs for small-scale and large-scale projects
Meet with pre-qualified customers, handling smaller clients one on one and partnering with senior leadership on larger-scale projects
Sales and estimating
Learn and apply sales approaches that engage customers effectively
Work with the estimating team to prepare accurate project quotes
Promote maintenance services to existing and new customers, highlighting what GLC can handle
Project oversight
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers during active projects
Coordinate with foremen to hold projects to high quality standards and make adjustments as needed
Work with office staff to manage upcoming projects and source the highest-quality materials, balancing price, availability, and customer preferences
Team and growth
Attend team meetings at the GLC office during the landscape season
Take part in trade shows, additional training, and events that build professional skills
Share feedback and ideas that help GLC grow and improve its processes
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A strong background in landscape design and project management
Excellent communication and customer service skills
The ability to manage multiple projects and ensure high-quality results
A proactive, open-minded approach to problem-solving and innovation
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Flexible work location. Complete drawings and designs from home or an environment of your choice
Weekly in-person team meetings at the GLC office in Flat Rock during the landscape season
Site visits and client meetings as projects require
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$65,000 base salary
Commission on sold designs, plus a percentage of all projects once sales goals are reached
A percentage of net profit when the landscape and build division achieves its sales goals
A GLC truck available to go to job sites
Office space and a hybrid work environment
SIMPLE IRA plan with a 3% GLC match for retirement contributions
Full coverage for trade shows, advanced training, and skill development events
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GLC is owner-led and built around a full-time, in-house professional team. Gino and Eileen Lucia are involved in the business day to day, and the leadership team is present on the work.
For a designer, that means the company selling the project is the company building it. GLC designs and installs large-scale outdoor living projects, fiberglass pools, and premium hardscape across Southeast Michigan, with crews and standards that hold up what you draw.
GLC is growing, and people who perform here take on more.
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Fill out the application form and select Landscape Designer & Project Manager as your desired position. Attach your resume, and include a link to your design portfolio if you have one. If you have questions first, call the office at 734-624-6461.
What the Team Says
“GLC is owner-led, with Gino and Eileen Lucia directly involved in the day-to-day operation of the business.
Leadership is present, invested, and focused on building a team that can deliver the highest quality work in Southeast Michigan. The people who thrive at GLC are the ones who share that standard.”
FAQS
What to Know Before You Apply
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GLC designs and builds large-scale outdoor living projects including patios, retaining walls, pools, outdoor kitchens, pergolas, and full property transformations. Maintenance and commercial snow removal are also core parts of the business.
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GLC maintains a full-time team and hires based on business needs. Availability varies by season and role. Submit your information and a member of the team will follow up.
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GLC crews work on structured job sites with clear roles, defined tasks, and a project management team that keeps the schedule organized. Expect professional working conditions and high standards for quality and conduct.
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Experience is preferred for most roles but not required for all positions. Reliability, a strong work ethic, and the right attitude carry significant weight in the hiring process.
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Fill out the form below or contact GLC directly. A member of the team will review your information and follow up with next steps.
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