What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Laborer position at AW's Landscape Maintenance and Construction?
Laborer
The Laborer position will aid the Crew Leader in daily operations for both commercial and residential properties. This role requires following detailed instructions from the Crew Lead, and/or Lead assistant while managing time and executing quality work. The Laborer position will uphold all responsibilities outlined in this job description and follow all safety rules.
Key Responsibilities
- Operations: Follow Crew Leads’s and/or Lead Assistant’s instructions regarding daily operations. Work as a team to complete monthly assignments outlined in customer contracts such as, mowing, edging, detail weeding, shrub trimming, perennial maintenance, blowing, along with customer special requests. Report any issues with lawns, plants, irrigation or damage to property to the Crew Lead.
- Team Support: Report any quality concerns to Lead including, but not limited to weeds in beds or lawns and damage concerns such as dying shrubs or lawn. Ensure all tools and equipment are back on the trailer and customers gates are secured before departing stop.
- Property Protection: Respect homeowner privacy and protect commercial assets including, but not limited to irrigation heads, hardscapes, houses/buildings and signage. Ensure all property gates are secure before departing stop.
- Equipment Care: Safely operate mowers, trimmers, blowers, and hand tools. Report any issues in detail to the Crew Lead. Clean trucks, trailers, and mowers at the end of each week.
- Safety & Compliance: Enforce OSHA standards, use proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and ensure safe work conditions. Report any safety issues to Crew Lead and office immediately.
- Customer & Office Relations: Professionally represent the company onsite. Refer customers to the Lead for all communication and requests.
Qualifications
- Experience: General knowledge of mowing, weeding, raking, and detail cleanup.
- Horticultural Knowledge: Desire to learn about regional plants, materials, turf management, weed identification, and seasonal pruning techniques.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to lift up to 50–75 lbs consistently and work outdoors in all weather conditions for extended periods of time.
- Communication: Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Ability to follow & execute detailed directions while voicing any concerns or obstacles affecting the objective. Politely refer customers to Lead for any special request or feedback. Report any misconduct to HR immediately.
Employee Benefits:
- 4 Unpaid Holidays
- Performance-based monthly or seasonal bonuses.
- Company-provided apparel.
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- On-the-job training
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16