United Veterans Construction and Landscape Solutions, Inc. (UVETS) is more than just a commercial landscape management company. Our PURPOSE is “Providing Veterans Opportunities They Earned”. UVETS is an organization that lives by three (3) Core Values: PEOPLE FIRST, being ACCOUNTABLE and being PROFESSIONAL. Our three (3) UNIQUES are revealed through our commitment to being PEOPLE driven, TECHNOLOGY driven, and DETAIL driven - always staying focused on developing knowledgeable, ethical, and motivated team members. UVETS prides itself in forming lasting partnerships and relationships with a mindset of “WE OWN IT”. Our actions don't have direction without “GWC”…do you GET it, do you WANT it, and do you have the CAPACITY to do it?

Job Description:

A successful Maintenance Production Specialist 1 (“MPS1”) is responsible for landscape maintenance and completion of enhancement projects under the direction of a Crew Leader (“CL”) or an Assistant Crew Leader (“ACL”). The MPS1 is detail-oriented and can operate a variety of machinery, tools and equipment to carry out specified job tasks. The MPS1 has basic working knowledge of horticulture practices. The MPS1 is self-driven, self-discipline, responsible, professional and committed to the team’s success. This position is intended for continuous development and upward mobility within the company. This position will also perform all other duties as assigned.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Efficiently complete landscape maintenance duties such as mowing, fertilizer application, weed control, aeration, trimming and pruning, with focus on quality and productivity
• Carry out landscape enhancement projects such as tree, plant and flower installation, mulch application, topsoil application and lawn seeding
• Operate a variety of equipment including but not limited to commercial mower, line trimmer, edger, blower, hedge trimmers and hand tools
• Maintain standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned vehicle, trailers, equipment, jobsites, and shop areas
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and tools by conducting inspections, lubricating, and cleaning daily
• Complete UVETS’ training, certification tracks (CT) that heighten forward mobility

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of standard horticultural practices, including but not limited to planting, pruning and fertilization
• Demonstrate competency in specific equipment, methods, tools and techniques required to complete assigned tasks in a safe and professional manner
• High attention to detail in technical specifications when assessing maintenance tasks and enhancement projects
• Demonstrate initiative in meeting task-based goals and budget
• Demonstrate UVETS’ GWC - “Get it, Want it, and Capacity to do it” attitude
• Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision, and as part of a team
• Capacity to embrace technology driven applications as part of daily activities
• Highly disciplined, energetic, self-starter, and demonstrates a positive attitude
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Physical Requirements:

• Employee is required to stand, walk, crouch, stoop and/or kneel; employee will regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
• May be exposed to hazardous material, loud noise, and/or extreme heat/cold temperatures

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• At least one year of industry related experience required; military experience may be substituted to meet position requirements

Featured Benefits:

• Educational Financial Assistance
• Group Health and Dental Insurance Options
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Referral Program Incentive
• 401(k)

Age Discrimination in Employment Act:

UVETS follows the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) which protects individuals who are 40 years of age or older from employment discrimination based on age. The ADEA’s protections apply to both employees and job applicants. UVETS understands that Under the ADEA, it is unlawful to discriminate against a person because of his/her age with respect to any term, condition, or privilege of employment, including hiring, firing, promotion, layoff, compensation, benefits, job assignments, and training.

Fair Labor Standards Act:

UVETS follows the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) which establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments.

Occupational Safety and Health Act

UVETS follows the Occupational Safety and Health Act which was a law passed in 1970 to encourage safer workplace conditions in the U.S. The Occupational Safety and Health Act established the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to set standards and perform inspections at job sites. In some parts of the country, an OSHA-approved state agency helps enforce job safety standards, which must be at least as stringent as federal guidelines.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

UVETS is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, UVETS prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Harassment is a form of unlawful discrimination and violates UVETS policy. Harassment is any unwelcome conduct that is based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. UVETS will promptly, thoroughly, and fairly investigate every harassment related issue that is brought to its attention and will take disciplinary action, when appropriate, up to and including termination of employment.