Landscaper

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under general supervision, performs a variety of work in the general maintenance of landscape and grounds; maintain and perform minor repairs to grounds maintenance equipment; performs related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains the general appearance of exterior landscaping in a quality manner by following daily, weekly, monthly and annual landscape schedules
• Weeds landscaped planting beds; mows and edges lawn areas and fence lines
• Edges and trims around walkways, sidewalks, flower beds and against walls
• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve appearance and growth
• Sprays lawn areas with herbicides to control undesirable weeds as directed
• Maintains all landscape equipment and tools in good working condition and demonstrates proficiency of use (pole saws, chainsaws, lawn mowers, etc.)
• Waters lawn areas using timed and manual irrigation system methods
• Maintains and makes minor repairs to irrigation systems
• Assures exterior play areas and equipment are safe
• Monitors grounds and playground areas and responds to any unsafe situations
• Empties exterior trash cans and picks up exterior trash
• Assists with field preparation for sporting events
• Rakes rock areas to maintain uniform spreading, especially around playground equipment
• Blows sidewalks to keep free of rocks and debris
• Follows Landscape Management Guide, Landscape Schedules, Field and Ground Treatment Schedules and Annual Soil Testing Reports; makes recommended changes as needed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Education, Licensure, or Certification

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum one year of experience (prefer 2-5 yrs.) of professional landscape experience.
• Must hold or acquire the Nevada Certified Landscape Professional designation within 12 months of hire. Cost is the responsibility of the employee.

Work Experience or Related Experience

• Minimum one year of experience (prefer 2-5 yrs.) of professional landscape experience.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must have the knowledge, skills and interest in improving and maintaining landscape quality throughout the campus.
• Requires landscape and maintenance knowledge in the care and upkeep of play fields, landscaped areas, walkways, parking lots and all other campus exterior areas.
• Willing to follow all company work rules, including safety rules as defined in the company handbook and follow all required PPE for landscape duties.
• Able to work independently in a quality manner.
• Able and willing to fill in for custodial duties as needed and to support school events which may require extra hours.
• Able and willing to be flexible regarding work hours to support needed campus coverage, particularly in the absence of the Campus Manager
• Ability to communicate, both in writing and orally, technical information in a way that is understandable to people without technical training.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with staff from various areas of responsibility.
• Self-motivated and able to work in a quick paced environment.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks in a timely manner.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Work Environment and 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. Must have ability to work safely with mechanical and manually operated landscaping equipment and tools and work outside in high temperatures (up to above 100 degrees) on a regular basis.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Duties are performed typically in school and/or office settings throughout the division. May include frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting up to approximately 40 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to approximately 50 pounds may be required.
• Must have the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time; to enter data into a computer keyboard; to research identified job related duties using the Internet and other resources; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; and the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

BACKGROUND CHECKS

• The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check

Nevada Employees:

• NV Fingerprint Background Check

PHYSICAL AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Travel between campuses is required from time to time.
• This position requires the need to lift objects (up to 25 pounds) on occasion.
• This position may require sitting for long periods at times, talking on the phone, standing, kneeling, stooping and long periods of concentration.
• Local and in-state travel required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Henderson, NV 89011: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Preferred)

Experience:

• Landscape maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $30,800 - $39,100