What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscaper position at FERTIG & GORDON COMPANIES, INC?
Seeking Landscaper under the direction of Property Management Company Supervisor and completing a variety of tasks to achieve a functional and pleasant outdoor area.
A job description for a Landscaper may contain the following duties and responsibilities:
- Mowing, edging, and fertilizing lawns
- Weeding and mulching landscape beds
- Trimming small trees, hedges, and shrubs
- Removing unwanted, dead, or damaged trees
- Planting shrubs, flowers, and trees
- Watering gardens, lawns, and landscapes
- Monitoring and maintaining plant health
- Installing sprinkler and irrigation systems
- Preparing outdoor areas for various weather conditions by weatherproofing, covering outdoor furniture with tarps, tying down unsecured items, etc.
- Maintaining gardens and lawns, including planting, fertilizing, weeding, soil conditioning, mulching, and applying pesticides
- Operating and maintaining garden and landscaping equipment
- Scheduling specialty services such as ground leveling
Landscaper Qualifications
- Educational requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent
- At least 2 years of experience as a crew member landscaping for residential or commercial properties
- Driver’s license or reliable transportation to and from the worksite
- Experience with a variety of hand tools and maintenance equipment including clippers, chain saws, lawnmowers, blowers, edgers, rakes, and hedge trimmers
- Excellent stamina and physical health
- Must be a hard worker with high attention to detail and have a strong work ethic
- must have sprinkler repair experience - a must
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Landscape maintenance: 1 year (Required)
- sprinkler repair and installation: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations
Salary : $17 - $20