Landscape Associate

Dan Viehmann Landscaping, located in Kennebunkport, ME, is seeking a friendly, hardworking, motivated team-player to fulfill part-time and full-time landscape laborer positions.

Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, landscape light installation, and paver walkways and patios.

Essential Job Functions

Operate vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, and pruning saws.

Mow or edge lawns, using power mowers or edgers.

Shovel snow from walks, driveways, or parking lots and calcium chloride in those areas.

Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls.

Installation and removal of floating docks and ramp/gangways.

Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers.

Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners.

Gather and remove litter.

Maintain or repair tools, equipment, or structures, such fences, using hand or power tools.

Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, fountains, planters, or other grounds features.

Help install landscape lighting.

Haul or spread topsoil or spread straw over seeded soil to hold soil in place.

Qualifications

1+ years landscape experience preferred but not necessary

Experience using motorized machines and tools used in landscaping

Ability to work quickly and efficiently

Requires a great deal of discipline and stamina as well as the ability to work well on a team

Good attention to detail and constant alertness are necessary for safety reasons and to avoid careless mistakes

Work is physical and requires constant exposure to the elements

Requires exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors

Benefits of this position:

Company work apparel

Flexible schedule

Year end bonus

Serious job applicants need apply.

We strive to keep our work environment a safe and friendly atmosphere. We pride ourselves on quality, integrity and professionalism. If you are interested in becoming a team member of our 36-year company, please reply to this posting or call Dan 207-252-3294 or Melissa 207-391-9844

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Landscape maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person