Landscape Install Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Assist with the installation of new residential and commercial landscape involving site preparation,

install of sod, plants and irrigation.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operates hand tools to install plants, trees, sod and irrigation to ensure the highest probability of

successful establishment.

 Install sod in a manner consistent with lay of the land and landscape design.

 Install plants as directed with highest probability of successful establishment.

 Assist with installs of new and existing irrigation systems consisting of proper compaction of

trench lines, proper setting of heads and valves to ensure a proper, reliable system.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 Understand and follow safety protocols as defined by operator’s manuals and supervisors.

 Knowledge of basic tools, equipment, proper techniques, skills, materials, and methods of

landscape installation and maintenance.

 Be able to gain knowledge of plant identification.

 Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

 Ability to safely operate tools such as shovels, rakes, rollers, blowers and other related

grounds/landscape equipment.

 Ability to work in safe and efficient manner.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

 Education: High school diploma or GED Experience:

 Certifications/Licenses: Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured by our company.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

 Digging, standing, walking, climbing off and on equipment, squatting/kneeling, reaching,

grasping, pushing/pulling, twisting/bending, lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs multiple times per shift.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

 Spends most time outdoors, frequent exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures for several

hour plus.

 Possible exposure to distraction/uncomfortable noise levels and vibration of body or

extremities.

Employment Expectations:

 Arrive to work on time and ready to go.

 Maintain a positive and professional attitude while on the job.

 Be respectful and courteous to those you come in contact with.

 Wear all proper safety equipment while operating equipment.

 If unclear of task, ask supervisor to clarify.

 Check equipment fuel, oil, etc. prior to operating.

 Notify supervisor of issues with equipment.

 Drink lots of water.

 Report all accidents whether on person or property.

 Wear uniform during working hours.

 Work as a team and look out for each other

 No music while operating equipment and limit cell phone use to lunch time or emergencies

The intent of this job specification is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and

responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a

declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.  Employees may be

requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this specification.