Lead Landscaper

SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT: MARCH-OCTOBER

• OPTION OF WORKING AT ONE OF OUR FACILITIES NOVEMBER-FEBRUARY
• $23 to $24 per hour

SUMMARY

 Leads workers and participates in grounds maintenance work. Coordinates and leads workers in routine landscaping and grounds maintenance tasks.  Prioritizes and monitors work assignments.   Be able to read coordinates and works alongside workers in routine.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs  mowing, trimming  and  edging  turf  areas  using  riding  mower, push  mower, weed whip and edger.   
• Mulches, weeds,  removes  thatch, aerates, and trims  and edges  around flower  beds, walks, pathways  and walls.   
• Prepares  planting  beds  with hand and power  tools;  integrates  soil  amendments;  plants  bulbs, flowers, ground  covers, trees  and  shrubs;  applies  mulch.
•   Inspects trees and landscape plants for pests and disease.   
•  Prunes trees, shrubs, vines and hedges.   
•  Applies seed, fertilizer and chemicals.    
• Drives truck to transport plants and materials/tools.    

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED.    
• Two years landscape or grounds related work with demonstrated leadership skills.  
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured by Company.  May be required to acquire and maintain a specific applicators license.      

PREFERRED QUALICATIONS

• Knowledge  of  tools, equipment, techniques, skills, materials, and methods  of  landscaping  and maintenance  of  lawns  and formal  plantings.    
• Ability to lead, plan, and organize the work of grounds workers, and ability to perform the same tasks.
• Ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.    
• Ability to operate riding and push mower, power tiller, power edger, weed whip, blower, sprayer, tractor, skid steer loader, dump-bed truck, and basic hand tools.
• Ability to work in safe and efficient manner.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sitting, standing, walking, climbing/ladders, squatting/kneeling, reaching,  grasping, pushing/pulling, twisting/bending,  lifting/carrying  up  to  50  lbs  multiple  times  per  shift,  fingering,  talking  hearing,  and seeing.

• Spends  most  time  outdoors, frequent  exposure  to extreme  hot  or  cold temperatures  for  one  hour  plus. Possible exposure to distraction/uncomfortable noise levels and vibration of body or extremities. Risk of bodily injury from mechanical parts, electricity, etc. Possible exposure to fumes, odors, etc. that may affect respiration and skin.    

COMPANY BENEFITS

• Competitive wages
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacations, Holidays & Personal Days
• 401(k) with Company match.

We are a Drug Free Workplace

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Veterans, Disabilities

Salary : $23 - $24