Do Work You’re Proud Of
Join a team that takes pride in building premium outdoor living spaces, serving Kansas City homeowners, and doing the work the right way.
At Hinkle Outdoor Living, craftsmanship, communication, and professionalism matter. We’re building a company for people who want to grow, take ownership, and work alongside teammates who care about the finished product and the experience we create.
Hinkle Outdoor Living is for people who want to do high-quality work with high-quality people.
Why Hinkle
Better Standards. Better Systems. Better Work.
We design and build outdoor environments engineered for entertaining. That requires more than technical ability. It requires people who communicate clearly, protect quality, follow through, and care about how the work gets done.
At Hinkle, you can expect:
- Clear expectations
- Strong leadership
- Organized systems
- Quality tools and equipment
- Meaningful outdoor construction work
- Training and opportunities to grow
- Teammates who take pride in their work
- A professional environment with less preventable chaos
- Paid time off, holidays, and benefits where applicable
- A team that communicates and follows through.
Who we're Looking For
We’re Not For Everyone. That’s the Point.
The right person for Hinkle takes ownership, cares about details, stays calm under pressure, and wants to become better at their craft.
You may be a strong fit if you:
- Show up prepared
- Communicate issues early
- Follow the process
- Care about precision and quality
- Respond well to feedback
- Take pride in the finished product
- Prefer accountability over excuses
- Want to grow instead of coast
- Treat clients and teammates professionally
- Want to be part of a serious team doing meaningful work
You may not be a fit if you:
- Cut corners
- Resist structure or documentation
- Avoid feedback
- Blame others
- Create unnecessary drama
- Want freedom without accountability
- Care more about speed than quality
What Success Looks Like Here
We Care How the Work Gets Done
A successful Hinkle team member does more than complete assigned tasks. They help create a better result for the client and a better working environment for the team.
Success looks like:
- Keeping commitments
- Protecting quality before mistakes grow
- Communicating clearly and early
- Solving problems instead of hiding them
- Respecting the plan and the process
- Leaving the job, the team, and the client experience better than they found them
Open Positions
Find Your Place On The Team
Whether you design, sell, build, lead, or support the work behind the scenes, your role contributes to the finished outdoor environment.
Outdoor Living Landscape Designer
Riverside, MO | Greater Kansas City Metro
Turn client goals, site conditions, and design standards into clear, build able outdoor living concepts.
Best fit for: Someone who combines design ability, field accuracy, communication, and respect for how projects are built.
Outdoor Living Guide (Design-Build & Pool Sales)
Riverside, MO | Greater Kansas City Metro
Help homeowners make confident decisions while guiding qualified projects from early conversation through a clean handoff to production.
Best fit for: A consultative communicator who listens well, protects standards, and takes ownership of the client experience.
Production Manager
Riverside, MO | Greater Kansas City Metro
Lead daily field execution, support crew leadership, protect quality and safety, and keep projects moving.
Best fit for: An organized leader who solves problems early and creates dependable execution in the field.
Landscape Construction Apprentice
Riverside, MO | Greater Kansas City Metro
Learn the craft of outdoor living construction while building the habits, skills, and judgment needed for greater responsibility.
Best fit for: A dependable, coachable person who wants to build a real career, not just find a temporary job.
Hiring Process
A Clear Path Forward
We want to understand how you work, communicate, solve problems, and contribute to a team.
Apply
Tell us about your experience, strengths, and what you’re looking for next.
Meet the Team
Have an initial conversation about the role and your goals.
Show Us How You Work
Depending on the position, we may use an interview, work sample, or field conversation.
Join The Team
If we’re a strong fit for each other, we’ll make a clear plan for your next step.
Ready To Do Better Work With Better People?
If you care about craftsmanship, communication, accountability, and growth, we’d like to hear from you.