MYTHS ABOUT LANDSCAPING CAREERS IN PITTSBURGH

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The professional landscape industry is an $99 billion industry. It is made up of small entrepreneurial companies and those with a national reach.

Their work is essential to families, communities, and the environment. Yet, most people mistakenly believe the term landscape professional refers only to crew members, those who are installing and maintaining landscapes.

Yes, professionals perform those important tasks, but for many people, these are foot-in-the-door opportunities that can lead to supervisory and management  tracked positions.

Let’s explore some of the other  most common misconceptions about  the industry.

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MYTH:

There are not career advancement opportunities  in the industry.

On the contrary! Those entering the field without a college degree who demonstrate a strong work ethic and mastery of their responsibilities will often earn supervisory opportunities and assume progressively more responsibilities throughout their career. College graduates often enter the workforce in managerial positions and continue to grow their careers.

MYTH:

The industry is low tech.

Not at all! Technology plays a significant role in the work done within the industry. From irrigation support to GPS tracking to sonograms on trees and computer-aided-design, technology is essential in helping professionals do their jobs.

Rewarding Profession

Team-Oriented Workplace

Career- Advancement Opportuities

On-The-Job Training

Strong Compensation

Community- Minded Work

WHAT DO LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONALS LOVE MOST ABOUT  THEIR WORK?

Eichenlaub Inc. is a full service,  design-build landscape construction  & maintenance firm that has been providing award winning service to residences and businesses in the greater Pittsburgh area for over 4 0 years. All made possible by our incredible team.

So Why Should You Join Our Team?

We provide an environment where the employee can grow and benefit from working with our company. For those who decide to take the initiative to go above and beyond their basic duties; they will expand their knowledge and skills of the industry and be rewarded for doing so.

We look forward to speaking with you!