Job Opportunities
Scape-Abilities is expanding our team and have immediate openings for motivated individuals who want to help us make a difference. We only hire people with a professional demeanor who are willing to build on their skillset along-side our team of professionals.
A locally owned company, Scape-Abilities Landscaping has 30 years experience serving Northern Central New Jersey and remains committed to providing excellence in its services. Our knowledgeable staff, lead by owner Steve Costalos, works with our customers to we deliver on their vision.
Apply today to become part of this motivated team!
Why Work For Scape-Abilities?
We are a family-run business with deep ties in the community.
We live here and many of our customers are our neighbors, who have been with us for years. When they see our trucks and our crews, they know who we are. These long-lasting relationships come from mutual respect and willingness to provide the best service we can. We respect our colleagues and want them all to succeed.
We offer many different services providing an opportunity for growth and exploration of different skills. Our services include:
- A natural, sustainable and 100% organic lawn treatment program and enhanced organic programs.
- Complete lawn care and maintenance
- Irrigation design, installation and maintenance
- Full-service yard maintenance
- Outdoor lighting, sprinkler system and gutter maintenance.
- Skillfully installed hardscape — landscaping for patios, walkways, pools, outdoor kitchens and driveways.
We are professionals in how we present ourselves and in what we do: Scape-Abilities is a certified member of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers and a proud member of the Chamber of Commerce for both Westfield and Bernards Township. We are also a member of the New Jersey Nursery & Landscape Association, The Professional Landcare Network and the National Irrigation Association. And we are certified with the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute and the Irrigation Association of New Jersey.
We serve the communities where we live: We offer services in the New Jersey communities of: Berkeley Heights, Fanwood, Gillette, Long Hill, Mountainside, New Providence, Scotch Plains, Summit, Warren, Watchung, and Westfield.
- Spring 3/1 – 6/15 20 hrs per week
- Summer 6/15 – 9/1 10 hrs per week
- Fall 9/1 – 12/1 20 hrs per week
- Winter 12/1 – 3/1 10 hrs per week
- Customer Service (approx 10 hrs)
- Customer correspondence (mostly email).
- Verify and answer questions related to services, adding internal notes to services for the field crew to act on, handling visit requests or complaints.
- Monitor and reconcile services per customer
- Client Leads (approx 6 hrs)
- Quote potential leads for our recurring services
- Phone conversations and emails explaining services
- Conversion from lead to customer
- Bookkeeping in support of accounting responsibilities (approx 4 hrs)
- Support and backup to our in-house bookkeeper / accountant
- Accounts payable, Accounts receivable, Payroll and other accounting duties
- Customer service and communication skills
- Friendly with a willingness to learn
- Organized and attentiveCall: 908.654.1155 or Email: info@scape-abilities.com
Scape-Abilities Landscaping, located in Scotch Plains, N.J., is seeking a self-motivated individual to lead the Plant & Bed maintenance crew, a recurring residential landscape service, running from the beginning of March through the end of November.
This is a full-time position, approximately 40 hours per week, 5 days per week.
Responsibilities
- Effectively leading an independent landscape crew to meet the scheduling needs of routed property care.
- Managing company tools and equipment.
Requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively in English. Spanish speaking is a plus.
- Ability to perform physical tasks with or without accommodation; such as lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
- Use of gardening tools and equipment in an effective and safe manner.
- Pruning and shaping ornamental trees & shrubs.
- Working knowledge of plant species and identification.
Expectations
- An energetic professional attitude to positively motivate fellow crew workers.
- Confident communication skills to interact with customers, when required, to completely understand their landscape needs.
- Experience in effectively working with others.
- A positive attitude and flexible disposition.
Scape-Abilities Landscaping, located in Scotch Plains, N.J., is seeking a self-motivated individual to lead the Irrigation & Lighting crew.
Responsibilities
- Install residential irrigation & lighting
- Troubleshoot and repair residential systems
Requirements
- 2 or more years experience as an irrigation and lighting techician
- Ability to communicate clearly with our clients; proficient in English
- Ability to communicate professionally with office staff and irrigation technicians
Expectations
- Willingness to learn and be challenged.
- Dedication to full-time employment.
- Reliability.
Scape-Abilities Landscaping Company seeks people with a professional demeanor who will strive to be a leader in the industry, and who are ready to grow their careers within this dynamic company. Scape-Abilities Landscaping is a leading residential landscape company serving Northern & Central New Jersey; committed to providing excellence in services. Apply today to become part of this motivated team!
Employment Application
Please read the job description above and answer the questions below. Your submission will be sent to us and we will review your application.
Meet Our Owner
Stephen Costalos.
Owner
Scape-Abilities is owned and managed by Stephen Costalos. He has over 25 years (working in Landscape Design) and is certified with the Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD) & the Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals (AOLP). He graduated Susquehanna University in 1988 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He developed a passion for landscape design while attending college and working during the summer for a landscape construction company. After college, Stephen lived in San Diego and continued studying landscape design at night while working for a large landscape company by day. He returned to Westfield, where he was raised, and started Scape-Abilities to address a need for high quality landscape services in NJ. He is supported by a highly qualified team consisting of a Landscape Architect, Designers, Project Managers and Horticulturalist as well as having one of the best and most professional crews in this area.
