Landscape Maintenance Laborer

Maintenance Laborer

POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for a knowledgeable Landscaping Maintenance Laborer to join our growing team. The Maintenance team performs a variety of landscaping upkeep for our clients. The Maintenance Laborers will be responsible for basic landscaping needs (planting, edging, raking, sweeping, irrigation, and more) along with some soft scape designs. To be successful in the position, the Maintenance Laborer should be reliable with a keen eye for detail along with solid technical knowledge and experience.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our mission is to transform the lives of our employees and customers through building and maintaining dreams. Regardless of the size and complexity, we offer the best service possible when it comes to lawn maintenance, landscaping design, property renovations, pools, brick and stone construction, and masonry and concrete. We challenge ourselves to be great and the best version of ourselves through individual personal, professional, and financial goals and the impact we have in the landscaping space. Our core values are the backbone of our business and guide our hiring process: we are aligned, disciplined, results oriented, inspirational, impactful, and accountable.

OBJECTIVES

• Performs prescribed maintenance procedures as directed such as, but not limited to: mowing, edging, pruning, hedging, raking, sweeping, weed and pest control
• Performs proper horticulture practices and procedures (common landscape with focus around: trees, plants, perennials, flowers, and groundcover) along with some irrigation
• Completes assigned tasks efficiently while ensuring safety is the top priority
• Uses assigned tools and power equipment in a safe and prescribed manner, avoiding misuse, breakage, or loss
• Keeps tools, machines, and all other company equipment in clean and proper working order
• Reports broken or missing tools immediately to the Manager
• Loads and unloads work vehicles
• Applies granular chemicals and fertilizers after proper training and under the supervision of the Landscape Team Leader
• Mentor, train, and develop new Landscapers when necessary and ensures attentiveness to safety of self, other employees, and the public
• Maintains liaison with other maintenance employees and departments
• Performs continuous training in many facets of the job
• Possesses a valid/active driver’s license
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of safe work habits and demonstrates good safety practices
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of horticultural practices and plant identification
• Demonstrates advanced levels of task specific understandings to include the use of essential tools and equipment, basic foundation of proper irrigation techniques, and preferred repair options
• Ability to observe and remember details and to understand and follow directions
• Possesses and maintains a professional and service-oriented demeanor at all times
• Possesses a friendly and outgoing personality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to be dependable, responsible, and have flexible availability
• Ability to work outdoors in any weather condition
• Ability to reliably commute to and from the office on a daily basis
• Possesses a valid/active driver’s license

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma required
• 2-3 years of experience in the landscape field, maintenance, or related field

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift, carry and push up to 50 pounds, regularly
• Intermittent and prolonged periods standing, walking, sitting, and kneeling
• Intermittent and prolonged periods planting and performing plant maintenance on flower beds
• Ability to bend, lift, flex and perform all associated physical activities needed to perform all job related tasks
• Ability to sit for sustained periods of time to attend on-site and off-site meetings

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce, Lawn Brothers Landscaping recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability, and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates and partners.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Landscape maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $21