Landscape Technician (Green Roof)

The landscaping work for this job opening is on green roofs (rooftop gardens) in the Metro DC area.

Maintenance tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Weeding
• Pruning
• Planting cuttings/plugs to increase coverage.
• Replacing dead plants
• Setting up and maintaining irrigation systems
• Applying fertilizer, pre-emergent and other pesticides
• Clearing out drains and other non-vegetated areas
• Assessing and investigating any damage found on the green roof sections

What your day would look like:

• You will be visiting anywhere from one to four job sites in a day
• On site, regular landscape maintenance including planting, weeding, pruning, irrigation, and application of pesticides and herbicides
• Safety equipment including a vest, hard hat, harness, gloves and safety goggles will be provided to you
• This position often entails being exposed to the sun and high temperatures for many hours at a time during the summer months
• Work is canceled during certain weather conditions including rain, extreme winds, and/or poor air quality

Summary

As a Green Roof Landscape Technician, you will be essential in maintaining and outdoor spaces while reporting to the maintenance team supervisor. Your core responsibilities will include weeding, trimming, irrigation, mowing, fertilizing, milky spore application, and planting to ensuring that all areas are aesthetically pleasing and healthy. Weeding tools, string trimmers, hedge trimmers and loppers are among the tools you will be utilizing. Your relevant skills in tree care, irrigation, and gardening will further support our commitment to creating beautiful landscapes. Join our team and contribute to transforming and preserving our natural environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in landscape maintenance and gardening
• Strong knowledge of lawn care techniques and tree care practices
• Proficiency in using hand tools
• Familiarity with irrigation systems and groundskeeping methods
• Ability to work effectively in various weather conditions and physical environments

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person