Build Your Trade Career with Burgio Landscape Services
Full-time, year-round landscape construction careers based out of our El Cajon operations facility. Work alongside experienced landscapers with modern equipment, competitive wages, and professional project standards.
Why Experienced Landscapers Choose Burgio Landscape
We invest heavily in our crew, our equipment, and our job sites. Here is how we build long-term trade careers with respect and stability.
Year-Round Stability
Full-time, permanent W-2 employment with steady weekly hours across San Diego County. No seasonal layoffs or feast-or-famine cycles.
Reliable Equipment
Work with modern, well-maintained compact track loaders, skid steers, trenchers, and commercial hydraulic dump trailers. We give you the right tools to build efficiently.
Trade Skills & Field Training
Learn practical landscaping and trade skills directly from President Chris Burgio and Operations Supervisor Ryan Pappas across pavers, walls, and drainage.
Safety & Daily Standards
Company-provided branded uniforms, safety PPE, workers' comp coverage, and our daily job site clean-up standard and customer property respect.
Current Field Positions in East County
We are always seeking conscientious, hard-working professionals who take genuine pride in their craft and love working outdoors.
Hardscape & Paver Installer
Lead or support structural paver patio, driveway, and retaining wall installations across residential estates. Build lasting outdoor masonry following proven base preparation guidelines.
- Experience installing interlocking concrete pavers, flagstone, and segmental block retaining walls.
- Proficiency with laser transit levels, screed rails, and mechanical plate compactors.
- Knowledge of subgrade excavation, Class II road base compaction, and geotextile stabilization.
- Strong work ethic, attention to joint tolerances, and clean job-site habits.
Irrigation & Drainage Specialist
Install, troubleshoot, and optimize high-efficiency smart irrigation systems and residential storm drainage infrastructure throughout San Diego County microclimates.
- Hands-on experience installing Schedule 40 PVC, drip lines, and commercial solenoid valves.
- Familiarity with Wi-Fi smart controllers (Hunter Hydrawise, Rain Bird ESP-TM2) and multi-meter wiring.
- Experience laying French drains, perforated SDR-35 pipe, catch basins, and pop-up emitters.
- Valid California Driver's License and ability to read irrigation plan drawings.
Equipment Operator & Grading Lead
Operate compact track loaders, skid steers, and trenchers. Execute rough grading, soil cut-and-fill, footing trenching, and bulk material staging safely.
- Proven operating experience on compact track loaders and skid steers in tight residential settings.
- Ability to grade to laser benchmarks for positive surface drainage away from foundation walls.
- Daily pre-trip inspection, greasing, and maintenance protocol of heavy machinery.
- Safety-first mindset, adherence to underground utility markings (USA Dig 811), and teamwork.
Landscape Construction Crew Member
Support active residential outdoor living installations alongside our experienced crew. Excellent entry or intermediate trade opportunity with structured room for advancement.
- Motivated team player eager to learn landscape masonry, grading, planting, and drainage science.
- Physical stamina to handle outdoor field work, wheelbarrows, and material staging in East County sun.
- Reliable daily transportation to our El Cajon yard (15702 Olde Highway 80) by 6:45 AM.
- Commitment to daily job site cleanliness, site sweep-downs, and customer property respect.
How to Apply to Join Our Crew
We respect your time. Apply using whatever method is fastest and most convenient for you.
Step 1: Download Our Official Application
Download our standard employment application form. Fill it out directly on your computer or phone, or print and complete it by hand.
Burgio Landscape Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
The Reputation You Will Help Us Uphold
Our homeowners notice the difference when a uniformed, respectful crew is on their property every single day.
"Not the cheapest out there but great work! They go the extra mile to make sure their customers are happy. Great experience working with Ryan, Chris, and their dedicated crew."
"Burgio Landscape Services always go above and beyond. They installed our sprinkler system years ago with no problems. Pedro and Aristeo do excellent work. Owner Chris Burgio always provides answers and gives helpful suggestions. Highly recommend!"
"Great people, always on time, very detail oriented & so glad to have competent yard persons! Chris and Ryan run a tight ship with dedicated in-house employees."