What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper/Landscaper position at Ekahi Villages?
Landscaper responsibilities include:
- Performing groundskeeping and building maintenance duties
- Mowing lawns using a push mower or riding lawn mower
- Cutting lawns using hand, power, or riding mower
Job brief
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Landscaper to join our team. Duties include applying fertilizers, maintaining landscape design features, removing weeds/dead plant material and overseeing repairs as needed.
The ideal candidate must be creative, have excellent problem-solving skills and organizational abilities to ensure the growth of plants in our landscaping business.
The job involves maintaining a variety of landscape structures that range from typical grassy areas like lawns or gardens to more granular items such as houseplants. This person will also assist with any pruning tasks needed during their shift.
Ultimately, you will be responsible for building and maintaining gardens that are beautiful both outside as well as inside.
Responsibilities
- Apply pesticides to remove harmful insects such as mosquitos, wasps, and ticks
- Conduct general maintenance duties such as cleaning walkways and fixing fountains
- Trim and edge around walks, flower beds and walls
- Plant new decorative bushes, flowers, plants and shrubs
- Remove weeds and dead plants as needed to preserve the health and natural beauty of the plants
- Trim overgrown limbs, hedges and leaves to ensure an appealing look to the area
Requirements and skills
- Proven work experience as a Landscaper or similar role
- Must be able to operate maintenance equipment including lawnmowers, leaf blowers and hedge trimmers
- Strong knowledge of pest management and basic lawn maintenance
- High attention to detail with excellent organizational skills to oversee several projects at a time
- High school diploma or equivalent qualification
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $23