Landscaping & Administrative Careers
Dennis’ 7 Dees is a local, family-owned and operated landscaping and garden center business serving Oregon and SW Washington since 1956. We’re dedicated to growing green spaces and individuals!
We’re always looking for good people to join our growing team! We provide residential and commercial landscape maintenance and construction throughout Oregon and southwest Washington, along with full administrative support at our headquarters in Portland. We understand that in order to thrive, people require care, attention, and the right environment (just like plants!).
Our CEO, Nathan Dirksen, explains our company’s hiring philosophy and why people are at the heart of everything we do in this inspiring article: Dennis’ 7 Dees Cultivates Excellence by Investing in People
3 Reasons to Work at Dennis’ 7 Dees
Good People
We take pride in finding great people for every level in our company. When you work for us, you’ll work on a team with coworkers who are likeable, dependable, and fun to be around!
Rewarding Work
With us, you’ll have a satisfying job where hard work pays off and you get to see results right away. Spend each work day watching your efforts come to life and creating beautiful spaces.
Growth & Benefits
Whether you’re with us for a season or are well into your career, we are committed to your growth with opportunities for learning. Plus, our health care benefits and 401K match are some of the best in the industry!
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Open Positions at Dennis’ 7 Dees
Our Landscaping Divisions
Residential Maintenance
Full-service, year-round landscape maintenance for residential clients at their private homes.
Residential Construction
Design and construction of front and backyard landscapes for residential clients.
Commercial Maintenance
Full-service landscape care, irrigation management, and snow/ice removal for commercial properties.
Commercial Construction
Landscape construction for commercial and industrial properties including schools.
Urban Plantscapes
Design, installation, and maintenance of plants and green walls in commercial spaces like offices and hotels.
Job Benefits at Dennis’ 7 Dees
Dennis’ 7 Dees is proud to offer employees a variety of generous, comprehensive benefits, including weekly pay for all staff members! A snapshot of our offerings is below, and full benefit eligibility is dependent upon employment status.
Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
Work-life balance is important—you should be able to enjoy time away from work to be with family and friends, enjoy your hobbies, and even just take a breather. We offer paid vacation time and paid sick leave.
Paid Holidays
You will have off with pay New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Employee Discounts
As a Dennis’ 7 Dees employee, not only do you get a 25–40% discount at our retail stores, you also get employee store passes and/or discounts at Adidas, Columbia, Danner, and Coastal!
Affordable Health Insurance
Your health is of the utmost importance! That’s why we offer a comprehensive health insurance plan at a low cost to full-time employees and their families after 90 days of employment, along with alternative care, dental, vision, accident insurance, and life insurance.
401k Retirement Plan
All employees are eligible to contribute to our 401k retirement plan with 100% company match for the first 3% of your check and 50% match for the next 2% after one year of employment and at least 1,000 hours worked.
Continuing Education Reimbursement
Dennis’ 7 Dees is committed to supporting education and training of its employees in every facet of our company. We will reimburse up to $500 toward the cost of education that is related to your job.
Landscape Careers
We offer consistent, year-round work in landscape construction and landscape maintenance on residential and commercial properties.
Dennis’ 7 Dees hires people of all skill levels and provides hands-on training to anyone who takes pride in their work and is willing to learn. As a large company, experienced landscapers and managers like working for us because of our extensive resources and open-minded approach to new ideas.
Landscaping Positions: Crew, Lead, Foreman, Account Manager, Project Manager, Field Supervisor, Estimator, Irrigation Technician, Business Development, Horticulturalist
Administrative Careers
You don’t have to have a green thumb to be a vital part of our company (but it doesn’t hurt, either!).
Our administrative team keeps our company thriving by supporting all aspects of our operations and business. Over the years, we’ve brought an array of services in-house rather than outsourcing the work, including Procurement, Mechanics, Design, Marketing, Accounting, Technical Services, and Human Resources.
What our Employees Are Saying
"I get paid to do something I enjoy, have great coworkers with similar interests, and feel generally appreciated and valued as an employee."
"I have learned so much about a field I already felt really knowledgeable in. Everyone genuinely wants to help our community increase interest in gardening and native plants. I can also bring my experience and incorporate it into my job easily."
"What I find most meaningful about working at Dennis' 7 Dees is the genuine importance of the work we do and the fact that our service and products truly enhance our customer’s lives."
"Friendly environment. Reliable and longstanding local company with great leadership. Competitive wages and benefits. Promotions mostly come from inside the company (allows talented employees to grow)."
"I work with kind, energetic, like-minded people who enjoying helping customers with their gardening ideas. Being around plants all day is a bonus."
"There is a great work-life balance, I feel appreciated for everything I do. It is more of a lifestyle than work."
"I strive to always do my best and my coworkers are supportive, especially on days where I question myself. I do like the benefits of working with a great team and thoughtful company."
"Great customers, beautiful store, awesome neighborhood, safe environment, and well selected coworkers. I enjoy seeing owners and general manager checking in on us—they always have time to listen and get things done. Never a missed paycheck, local, and endless departments and changes, if needed."
"I feel I’ve been part of and contributed to something that has evolved into more than I ever expected. We’re nowhere near done either. The pace and experience at which we’re now growing is the most enjoyable, rewarding, and fun it’s ever been. I truly respect and enjoy all those I work with and am fortunate to consider many of them my friends."
"I feel listened to. Every idea that I have is heard, even if it’s not approved, it’s still heard. Our team has had a lot of ideas that have been helpful to our department and across other departments. I also like that I have the opportunity to use the continued education money that Dennis’ 7 Dees provides."
"What is motivating to me is my coworkers’ enthusiasm, the ability to bring my skills to the table, and the appreciation of customers when we are able to provide genuine care."
"New ideas are always embraced and encouraged. We’ve implemented numerous new ways of operating as a result of an individual simply presenting a new idea or better way."