Landscape Maintenance Laborer

This is an entry-level position for landscape maintenance; daily tasks are mowing, trimming, edging, and weeding properties

Landscape Maintenance Responsibilities:

• General knowledge of landscape maintenance

• Basic knowledge and skills with hand and power equipment used in basic landscape maintenance (mowers, string trimmers, pruners, etc)

• Ability to communicate effectively with others

• Ability to work effectively with strong, diverse personalities

• Strong conflict resolution skills

• Operation and Control of equipment

Landscape Maintenance Requirements:

• Maintain customer's landscapes including lawns and beds per foreman's/leads guidance

• Gather and remove litter

• Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning sheers, loppers, hedge trimmers, and other landscape maintenance equipment as needed

• Perform work requiring the use of hand tools, power tools, spray packs, and mowing equipment to complete assigned tasks

• Ensure company equipment is operated and maintained properly, including but not limited to initiating any action needed to remedy malfunctioning or unsafe equipment or report any issues to the foreman

• Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears or pruners

• General housekeeping of truck and trailer

• Adhere to uniform and PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) guidelines

• Understand and comply with all company policies

• Regular attendance and punctuality for scheduled shift

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• 1 year of landscape maintenance experience; preferred

• A valid driver license is required for employment

• At least 18 years old

• No criminal record

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds, regularly

• Stand, walk, lift, and bend the entire shift (8-10 hours)

• Push/guide the mower throughout the day

• Climb/step in/out of truck bed

• Carry buckets or bags weighing between 10 and 50 pounds

• Maneuver on foot in all site conditions (muddy, rocky, slope, wet, etc)

Work Environment

Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions (rain, sun, heat, cold, mud, dust)