Landscape Technician

Position Overview:

Northern Solar Landscaping is hiring 2 Solar Vegetation Technicians for utility-scale solar field sites in NY State. The role involves field-based vegetation management tasks, such as mowing and equipment maintenance, often in varied weather and terrain. Candidates should have landscaping experience and be prepared for physical work, including travel across NY. The positions are seasonal with a pay rate of $25.00 per hour, starting May 2025.

The anticipated start date for these roles is May 18, 2025, however later dates in May may also be possible depending on weather. These are seasonal non-exempt positions and will receive overtime compensation for any time worked over 40 hours each week. Housing needed for overnight travel outside of Western NY (Buffalo/Rochester Areas) will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• The role involves field-based vegetation management tasks, such as mowing and equipment maintenance, often in varied weather and terrain
• The work environment will consist of both urban and remote field settings, which may include work in adverse weather conditions, and, in some instances, irregular terrain
• The majority of mowing operations are anticipated to occur near active electrical infrastructure such as solar panels and cabling
• Safety training and mower operation training will be provided
• Execute in-the-field vegetation management work under the direction of an onsite supervisor
• Operation of commercial riding mowers, zero-turn mowers, and other landscaping equipment
• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and simple repairs of all mowers and other equipment
• Provide updates on work status and report any concerns to onsite supervisors
• Comply with industry standards and client-specific safety requirements
• Ability to conduct field work for 10+ hours per day, work weekends, multiple week shifts on the road

Qualifications:

• Landscaping/mowing experience, farmwork experience, general construction labor, field work, and a general interest in the outdoors
• Previous experience operating and performing general maintenance of commercial mowers (preferred)
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and perform repetitive, physical work in a range of weather and field conditions including rough terrain
• Ability to conduct field work for 10+ hours per day, work weekends, multiple week shifts on the road and regularly work in excess of 40 hours per week
• Standard First Aid and CPR or ability to obtain
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Ability and willingness to travel across NY between late May - mid October

Job Types: Temporary, Contract

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing and able to travel across NY state for extended periods over night for work?

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road