Landscape Laborer

SALARY IS DOE - YEAR ROUND AVAILABLE - INQUIRE TODAY...

JOB DESCRIPTION :

The position of Lead Landscape Maintenance Technician consists of landscaping or maintaining grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Work outside up to 5 days per week in all weather conditions completing landscape duties.

Tasks

• Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing and removing thatch, and trimming and edging around flower beds, walks, and walls;
• Gather and remove litter;
• Maintain and repair tools, equipment, and structures, such as buildings, greenhouses, fences, and benches, using hand and power tools;
• Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders;
• Mow and edge lawns, using power mowers and edgers;
• Operate vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws;
• Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, and other grounds features;
• Prune and trim trees, shrubs, and hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws;
• Shovel snow from walks, driveways, and parking lots, and spread salt in those areas (winter only)
• Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge and brush trimmers, and axes.

Competencies (in order of importance)

• Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
• Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and being understanding and helpful on the job.

Qualifications and requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Ability to control operations of equipment or systems, to give full attention to what other people are saying, and to watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Ability to do physical work in all climates for 8-10 hours per day and lift 50+ lbs
• Ability to work and lead a team of 2 or more
• Must be able to work every day 5 days per week, with flexibility on weekends
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Landscape work experience is required
• Valid Driver's License and good driving record is a must!
• Willingness and the ability to do physical work
• Must have reliable transportation to and from branch location
• Must be willing to learn and understand landscape processes
• Dependability is essential to the job !

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS :

• All Seasonal Crew Members receive an annual salary that is based off of experience
• Optional year-round salary plans

Job Type: Full-time
Salary: DOE

Experience IS required for this position

• Landscaping: 1 year
• Landscape Maintenance: 1 year

Location:

• Cortez, CO 81321 (Required)

License:

• Driver (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person