What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lawn Care Technician position at Can Do Lawns & Landscape?
POSITION: General Laborer
REPORTS TO: Field Manager or assigned Crew leader
GENERAL SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operate vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, vehicles, chain saws, power shears, edgers, string trimmers, blowers, pruning saws, and other equipment.
- Mow or edge lawns, using power mowers or edgers.
- Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls.
- Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
- Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chainsaws.
- Gather and remove litter.
- Maintain or repair tools, equipment, or structures, such as buildings, greenhouses, fences, or benches, using hand or power tools.
- Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
- Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, or other grounds features.
- Remove and install docks from start to finish.
Skills
- Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Abilities:
- Ability to lift 80 or more pounds.
- Able to be on time.
- Able to work some weekends (weather-based).
- Ability to finish a task at hand without a Manager.
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Knowledge
- Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. (Preferred)
- Experience - Heavy Machinery/Lawn Care Experience (Preferred)
Work Context
- Most work will be at Clear Lake, IN.
- March-December (possibly later weather depending/plowing)
- 40 Hours a Week
- Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
- Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Safety Vests
- Face-to-Face Discussions
- Exposed to Contaminants
- Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
- Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
- Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
- In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
- Spend Time Standing
- Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Work Styles
- Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
- Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
- Self Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
- Innovation - Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
- Maintain Company Standards - Job requires following policies and procedures set by the company.
Job Types: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
*Must have reliable transportation*
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: 18 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to meet all requirements listed above and meet all standards of work?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Lawncare maintenance: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Dependability is REQUIRED for this Job, Will you be able to reliably show up on time and do the tasks at hand?
- Will you be able to back you a truck and trailer into tight spaces?
- Will you be able to work in a team setting that requires multiple people doing different jobs on a property efficiently to get the job done?
Experience:
- Lawn care: 1 year (Required)
Location:
- Camden, MI (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Camden, MI (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $30