What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscaper position at Nelts, Inc.?
FULL TIME, YEAR-ROUND WORK, 5 AM START TIME
NELTS, Inc is a leading provider in Landscaping, Sweeping, & Snow Removal that is a family-owned and operated company based in North Franklin, CT . We give our customers the best service, and use only the highest quality products to deliver outstanding results. Due to rapid growth we are searching for honest, skilled, dedicated, & professional landscapers and laborers to join our dynamic team.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Mowing, watering, 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
- Monitoring and maintaining plant health
- Spring & Fall Clean Ups
- Specialty services like plant installation, fencing, ground leveling, patio installation, etc.
- Schedules may include a 6th day and more than 10 hours per day
- 5 am start each day
- Site cleanup including trash and bulk debris
Qualifications
- Knowledge of various types of foliage, flowers, trees, shrubs and other greenery, and how to maintain them
- Knowledge of gardening products such as fertilizers and pesticides
- Driver's License required
- Running small equipment such as backpack blowers, weed whackers & lawn mowers
- Operating leaf removal vacuum system
- Physical Stamina and the ability to work outdoors for long periods of time
- Ability to lift 75 pounds
- Self-Motivation
- Professionalism
- Communication---those with excellent leadership & effective communication skills often become crew leaders or advance to supervisory positions
Preferred Skills:
- 2-5 years of landscaping or commercial property management
- Operating larger equipment like skid steers, loaders, trucks with trailers, dump trucks
- Hydroseeding
- Grading & Installing Lawn
- Constructing hardscapes such as decks, walkways and patios
- Installing/fixing sprinklers
- Installing/fixing lighting
- Snow plowing &/or Shoveling
Certifications(a plus but not required)
- Pesticides
- Fertilizer
Benefits:
- Health benefits, sick time, and vacation time available after a 90-day probationary period
**Starting pay is based on experience with potential increases after a 90-day probationary period**
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Landscape maintenance: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $20 - $0