Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Landscape Technician and bring outdoor spaces to life with your expertise! In this energetic role, you will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing residential, commercial, and public landscapes through skilled landscaping practices. Your work will directly contribute to creating beautiful, functional outdoor environments that inspire and delight clients. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in landscape maintenance, gardening, and construction while working outdoors in a fast-paced, rewarding setting.
Responsibilities
- Perform landscape maintenance tasks including mowing, trimming, pruning, and edging to ensure healthy and attractive lawns and gardens.
- Operate hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment such as excavators for planting, grading, and hardscape installation projects.
- Conduct lawn care activities such as aeration, fertilization, weed control, and irrigation system adjustments to promote lush growth.
- Assist with landscape construction projects including installing hardscapes like patios and walkways, planting trees and shrubs, and setting up irrigation systems.
- Maintain safety standards by inspecting equipment regularly and practicing proper tool handling during all tasks.
- Provide tree care services including trimming, pruning, and health assessments to preserve the safety and aesthetics of trees.
- Support seasonal tasks such as snow plowing during winter months to ensure safe access for clients.
Requirements
- Demonstrated mechanical knowledge with experience operating landscaping machinery and hand tools.
- Familiarity with lawn care techniques, landscape maintenance practices, and horticultural principles.
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions while maintaining a high level of safety awareness.
- Experience with excavation equipment such as excavators is preferred but not required; training will be provided if necessary.
- Strong understanding of landscaping design principles including hardscape features like patios or retaining walls.
- Knowledge of tree care practices including trimming, pruning, and health assessments.
- Excellent teamwork skills combined with the ability to follow detailed instructions accurately.
- Prior experience with irrigation systems, gardening tasks, snow plowing, or construction projects is a plus but not mandatory. Embark on a fulfilling career where your skills make a tangible difference! We’re dedicated to supporting your growth through ongoing training opportunities and a vibrant team environment committed to excellence in outdoor spaces.
Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour
Work Location: In person