Bridgeport Property Services is seeking experienced landscape and outdoor-property-service subcontractors to complete residential and commercial customer projects in Bridgeport, CT and surrounding Fairfield County communities. This is a paid, project-based 1099 contractor role . It is not an hourly, salaried, or W-2 employee position . We are looking specifically for established landscaping businesses, owner-operators, and contractor crews that already have relevant experience, transportation, equipment, and the ability to complete accepted customer projects professionally. Applicants seeking hourly employment where an employer provides the vehicle, equipment, and daily work schedule should not apply. Pay Pay is project-based and established before each accepted customer job. Typical smaller lawn-care, maintenance, cleanup, and outdoor-property-service projects may range from: $200 to $1,500 per completed project Larger projects may pay more depending on: Scope of work Materials Service category Crew requirements Equipment Location Agreed project terms There is no guaranteed number of customer projects or guaranteed weekly income. Schedule This is flexible contractor work.
Projects may include:
Weekday work Weekend appointments when needed Recurring property maintenance One-time landscaping projects Seasonal cleanups Storm cleanup Winter snow and ice services Contractors decide whether they are available to accept an offered project. Types of Work Depending on your company's services and equipment, work may include: Lawn mowing Edging String trimming Blower cleanup Spring and fall cleanups Leaf removal Mulch installation Garden-bed maintenance Plant installation Hedge and shrub trimming Ornamental pruning Sod installation Lawn restoration Small tree and branch work Storm-debris removal Junk and outdoor-property cleanup Gutter cleaning Irrigation Drainage Grading Paver patios Walkways Retaining walls Residential property maintenance Commercial grounds maintenance Snow plowing Salting and ice management You do not need to provide every service listed.
Contractor Requirements Applicants should:
Currently operate a landscaping, lawn-care, property-maintenance, hardscape, irrigation, tree-service, cleanup, snow-removal, or similar outdoor-service business Be an owner, operator, or authorized company representative Be able to work as an independent 1099 contractor Have an EIN and be able to provide a completed W-9 Carry business general liability insurance or be able to obtain required coverage before activation Have reliable transportation Have appropriate tools and equipment Have professional outdoor-service experience Be able to work independently or provide their own crew Have capacity for additional project-based customer work Responsibilities For accepted jobs, contractors are responsible for: Providing their own labor Providing trucks, trailers, equipment, and tools needed for the work accepted Arriving as scheduled Completing the agreed scope professionally Communicating with customers and support staff Providing job photos when requested Reporting changes in site conditions or scope Maintaining required insurance Providing contractor documentation Leaving the property clean after completion Service Area This posting is intended to recruit contractors capable of servicing Bridgeport and surrounding areas, potentially including: Bridgeport Fairfield Trumbull Stratford Shelton Monroe Easton Westport Milford Orange Derby Ansonia Nearby Fairfield and New Haven County communities Applicants will identify their exact cities, ZIP codes, and preferred travel radius during review. Contractor Support This is a 1099 contractor relationship and does not include traditional W-2 employee benefits. Support for accepted jobs may include: Customer intake Work-order information Scheduling coordination Customer communication support Payment-processing support Administrative coordination Application Process Apply directly through Indeed and complete all screening questions. Applicants who appear to meet the requirements may be invited to a contractor qualification call to review: Business setup Services offered Service area Equipment Crew capacity Insurance W-9 readiness Availability Pricing Current project capacity Please apply only if you currently operate or are prepared to operate as an independent contractor/business rather than as an hourly employee.
Pay:
$45.00 - $150.00 per hour Expected hours: 1.0 - 40.0 per week
Benefits:
Referral program Application Question(s): What is the legal name of the landscaping, lawn-care, or outdoor-service business you currently operate? What is your role in the company, and are you authorized to accept 1099 subcontractor work and sign contractor documents? Do you have an EIN and can you provide a completed W-9? Describe your current business general liability insurance, including whether it is active today. What ZIP code is your business based in, and which cities or ZIP codes can you reliably service? How far are you willing to travel to complete customer jobs? Which landscaping or outdoor-property services does your company currently perform? How many people are currently available on your crew? If you have a crew, are they 1099 contractors or W2 employees? How many additional customer projects could your company realistically complete in a typical week? Do you carry workers compensation insurance?