Please apply via our website at https://rilawncare.com/employment-2/

Job description

855-RILAWNS is an aggressively growing, reputable company currently operating out of North Kingstown, RI. We provide mostly residential services to our clients throughout Rhode Island. We are searching for full time Landscape Gardener to work from March 15 - Dec 15, performing services such as regular pruning, weeding, mulching, and other light landscaping.

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This job is physical labor position and may require you to work hard at times and/or require you to work outside in all weather conditions including rain, cold, or heat.

Work Hours:

M-Th, 7:15am to 6:30pm*

*During busy times of the year and depending on the weather, it may be necessary to work outside of these hours, including Saturdays.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Show up on time everyday prepared to work outdoors all day in any condition.
• Complete all assigned work when scheduled, within budget, and to customer's satisfaction.
• Complete assigned service concerns when scheduled.
• Communicate with, coordinate with, and manage assigned Landscape Laborer(s).
• Clock in/out assigned Landscape Laborer(s) daily & accurately.
• Attend weekly crew meetings.
• Keep trailer/equipment clean and organized.
• Put out door hangers when requested.
• Proactively notify mechanic of equipment needing repairs.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong organizational skills.
• Positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn & adapt.
• Extremely reliable.
• Attention to detail. So much so that they will include "I pay attention to detail" at the bottom of their resume.
• Effective time management, ability to prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to problem solve without asking questions.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Must have own reliable transportation.
• Valid driver's license & clean driving record.
• Clean background check.
• Live local to the area.
• Knowledge of local pruning techniques.
• Ability to correctly identify common perennial flowers, shrubs, trees, and weeds.
• Must have a knowledge of and the ability to operate power equipment such as hedge trimmers, weed whackers, and various other pieces of landscape equipment
• Required experience: Familiarity with pruning techniques: 1 year
• Required license or certification: Drivers License

Benefits:

• Financial off-season compensation (Dec 25-March 15)
• Worker's compensation insurance
• 3 day weekends
• Training & growth opportunities
• Five paid holidays per year after the first 12 months of employment
• Competitive pay
• Flexibility
• Get paid to exercise outside!
• $150-$350 sign-on bonus
• $500 annual spring return-to-work bonus
• Receive up to 50% of educational expenses paid for continuing education in a related field

To apply, please follow the instructions found at http://rilawncare.com/employment-2

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Overtime

Experience:

• Gardening: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person