Landscape Laborer

Job Description:

The Landscape Maintenance Laborer at Park West is responsible for helping to keep commercial landscapes clean, well-groomed, and visually appealing. They work under the guidance of the Foreman and other team members, operating landscape maintenance equipment, planting trees, shrubs, and flowers, removing debris, and performing other landscape tasks. Along with technical skills, this role also requires emotional skills like adaptability, teamwork, and communication.

Responsibilities:

• Help maintain commercial landscapes by mowing, trimming, weeding, pruning, and fertilizing, following company standards and project specifications.
• Safely operate landscape maintenance equipment like mowers, trimmers, and blowers, following safety protocols.
• Plant trees, shrubs, flowers, and other materials according to project specifications and Foreman's instructions.
• Keep landscape areas clean by removing debris, trash, and fallen branches.
• Follow company safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Assist with the installation and maintenance of irrigation systems under the Foreman's guidance.
• Complete other landscape tasks assigned by Foreman or team members efficiently and accurately.
• Communicate effectively with Foreman and team members to coordinate tasks and ensure smooth completion.
• Adhere to the assigned work hours, including breaks and lunch.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• Teamwork: Willingness to collaborate with team members, follow instructions, and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with Foreman and team members, providing updates, reporting issues, and maintaining open communication channels.
• Positive attitude, dependability, and excellent teamwork skills.
• Courteousness towards customers and professional representation of the company.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous landscape maintenance experience is a plus but optional.
• Basic knowledge of landscape maintenance practices and techniques.
• Ability to operate landscape maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and willingness to learn new skills.

Physical Demands:

• Regular standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, climbing, and balancing.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road