Working at TCIL
Work at Ted Carter Inspired Landscapes
Ted Carter Inspired Landscapes is an employee-owned, design and build landscape company. We are committed to creating outdoor environments that are beautiful and livable. We want to encourage people to engage with the outdoors and we are looking for team members who are motivated by beautiful outdoor environments.
Our goal is to have a beneficial impact in the lives of our customers and community by making transformational outdoor spaces.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a talented group of people that demonstrate excellent alignment with our company mission and core values. You can read our mission and values statements on The Company page of our website. Our non-discrimination pledge is available towards the bottom of this page.
We value:
Creative thinking
Diverse perspectives
Employee-engagement
Innovation
Strong work ethic
Hear Directly from the Team
In 2021, Ted Carter Inspired Landscapes ran a radio recruitment campaign in preparation for the start of the spring season. We have included the two radio spots below so that you can hear directly from the team about the company and what it is like to work here.
The first radio spot features Ted Carter, our founder and president, and Harry Portlock, our Production Manager. The run time is slightly over one minute.
The second radio spot features Ted Carter and Charlie Sichterman, a veteran team member on our Field Production crew. The run time is slightly over one minute.
Our Training Approach
Professional development is important to us! Whether it is gaining knowledge to increase one’s expertise, or learning a skill for the first time, we actively support our crew’s professional development by providing training opportunities. Below is a list of recently delivered and upcoming training that our crew is experiencing:
Water features installation (through Aquascape Inc, St. Charles, Illinois)
Dry stone walling contractors’ intensive (through The Stone Trust, Dummerston, Vermont)
Small engine and machine repair (customized course through a vocational school instructor)
Department of Environmental Protection erosion control certification
We are willing to train people interested in learning hardscaping installation and stone masonry. Entry-level applicants are encouraged to apply!
Employees who are interested in obtaining a commercial driver’s license are actively encouraged to do so. We offer support and assistance with studying for the CDL licensing process and will provide the truck and trailer for the road-test portion.
TCIL crew members at Cloud Gate in downtown Chicago, during their February 2022 training trip to Aquascape Inc.
Our Non-Discrimination Pledge
Ted Carter Inspired Landscapes does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of subcontractors or vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
Our Compensation Package
The starting wage is $20 per hour for someone in an entry-level position without prior landscaping experience.
Candidates with previous hardscaping experience may be eligible for an increased starting wage depending on experience.
Candidates with a commercial driver’s license are eligible for additional hourly compensation.
For direct-hire employees, we offer benefits that include
medical and dental insurance
401K retirement savings
paid time off (vacation/sick days)
paid holidays
For qualified candidates with previous hardscape experience, a relocation package may be offered to assist with moving to our area for the position.
Questions?
Check out our Jobs FAQ page for more information about working at Ted Carter Inspired Landscapes.
Interested in Applying?
Visit our Current Openings page to see what positions we are actively recruiting and how to apply.