What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mowing Landscaping Crew Member position at Dragonfly Pond Works?
Do you thrive in an outdoor work environment and want to be part of an exciting environmental industry? Dragonfly Pond Works is a fast-growing company, offering year-round work, and provides long-term career opportunities. Join our "swarm" today!
Location: Wilmington NC 28401
Pay: $18- $22 an hour- Full-time
Requirements
- Ability to pass a background check and MVR check
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- At least 1 year of background and formal experience in lake/pond maintenance, landscaping, commercial mowing, turf management, pesticide application
- Ability to lift to 80 pounds on a routine basis
- Ability to walk on steep slopes for extended periods of time
- Ability to bend and stoop on a continual basis
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
- Ability to work around bees, poison ivy, pollen, thorns, and other environmental risks.
- Must practice safety with chemicals and equipment
- Must have good communication skills and the ability to motivate others
- Must comply with Dragonfly's policies and procedures
- Team-oriented and aligned with Dragonfly's values: Quality Focus, Takes Ownership, and Growth Oriented.
Key Responsibilities
- Report to the field supervisor
- Manage the maintenance of lakes and ponds, & other Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs).
- Mowing, weed-eating, and string trimming slopes and basins of ponds
- Concrete work, mixing bags of concrete by hand, mixing buckets of grout
- Stabilization includes carrying and rolling out erosion control matting, spreading seed and wheat straw by hand
- Load and unload heavy equipment and planting materials from trucks.
- Perform work in waders and muck boots
- Collection of company-owned equipment and tools at the end of the day.
- May be asked to help in other divisions such as inspection repair as needed.
Safe operation and maintenance of the following equipment:
- Mowers - Stand on, walk behind, Ventrac
- Edgers, string trimmers, and chain saws
- Backpack blowers and sprayers
- Hand tools such as shovels, picks, rakes, tree chipper, and pruning tools.
Benefits & Perks
- Health, Dental, Vision insurance
- Referral Bonus
- Protective Footwear Bonus
- 401(k) matching
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
Potential Growth Path
- Field supervisor
- Operations Manager
- Branch Manager
- Director of Operations
Dragonfly Pond Works is a leading environmental service company specializing in stormwater management. Since 2006, Dragonfly has provided routine maintenance and repairs on stormwater devices, lakes, ponds, wetlands, and underground facilities.
We are proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Salary : $18 - $22